South African edtech platform MasterStart has partnered with Cambridge Spark to offer data analysis and technology training courses to Africans. The first courses commenced…
IEC launches portal to allow South Africans to register to vote online
The IEC has launched an online portal to help South Africans register to vote or update their details for the upcoming local elections. The…
Facebook launches Soundmojis (emojis with sound)
Facebook has introduced Soundmojis, short audio clips in the form of traditional emojis that users can send to each other in Messenger. The social…
Clips, subscriber chat: YouTube adds new features for streamers
YouTube has rolled out new product updates, including Clips and subscriber-only chat, aimed at streamers and gaming creators to help engage with audiences and…
Twitter ditches disappearing tweets feature Fleets
Twitter has announced it will remove its disappearing tweets feature Fleets after it failed to attract users and increase overall app participation. Starting 3…
Netflix adds new features for kids’ accounts
Netflix has revealed new features for child viewers and their parents, including a Top 10 page row for kids shows and emails recapping what…
Instagram introduces Security Checkup tool for hacked accounts
Instagram has introduced a new Security Checkup tool that alerts users if their account may have been hacked and helps them secure it. The…
WhatsApp most popular messaging app for phishing scams – research
New research from cybersecurity company Kaspersky showed WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app for phishing scams. The company published the research on 13…
App markets in Africa and SA show promising growth – report
A report on the mobile app market in Africa and South Africa showed installs increased substantially during the last year, with unique trends due…
Google to launch new Google Drive for desktop app
Google has announced it is launching a new Google Drive desktop app that will act as a single cloud storage app for syncing files…
TikTok introduces strike system, will automate video removals
TikTok has announced it is introducing a strike-based system for users whose videos repeatedly violate the company’s guidelines. The social media giant announced the…
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