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Mozilla to build ‘simple’ iPad browser
This is interesting. Mozilla is set to build a browser for the iPad. And here’s the thing: it has no tabs or search bars….
Online? At work? Your company will soon know what you’re doing
Big brother watching. Thing is, it’s not the made up avatar of an overarching, all-powerful, state. It’s far more likely that it’s a piece…
Naspers continues OLX rollout, scuppers Dealfish Nigeria and Kenya
Naspers is shutting down Dealfish, its Nigerian and Kenyan free classified sites, and replacing them with OLX. The move comes as the emerging markets…
Nokia lays off thousands, sells luxury brand
Nokia has announced that it plans to lay off thousands of employees and sell its luxury brand Vertu in a bid to “return the…
Skype gets in-call ads
What’s that? You love using Skype to connect with friends and family you would otherwise have to call? And you love doing it for…
SA startup to publish Arabic ebooks in deal with major regional online player
Snapplify, a service that transform PDFs into company branded mobile applications, has signed a deal with Kotobarabia, an online e-book store that specialises in…
Meet 19 of Korea’s hottest startups
South Korea is a leading player in the global tech industry with Korean brands leaving their mark in various sectors. Thing is, you don’t…
Twitter to start tailoring trends to individuals
Twitter is changing the way its trending topics work. Right now you can see topics as a worldwide list, or select one of more…
Google turns up the heat on Hot Searches
Google has announced a series of updates to its Hot Search function in Google Trends. Hot Searches allows you to see a list of…
Lulzsec splinter group hacks Twitter client
What? You thought you’d heard the last of hacker collective Lulzsec when its ringleader turned out to be an FBI mole? Sorry pal, you…
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