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Two days of trends, startups, interesting discussions and a host wearing a pair of Google Glass – yep, it’s time for LeWeb London. The…
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eBay invests big in Indian ecommerce outfit Snapdeal
eBay has inked a partnership with Indian ecommerce outfit Snapdeal that will see it lead a US$50-million investment in the three-year-old online retailer. According…
China blocks encrypted Wikipedia ahead of Tiananmen Square anniversary
The Chinese government is cracking down on the encrypted version of Wikipedia, cutting off the ability to access the online encyclopedia via its HTTPS…
Wall Street Journal apparently poised to launch LinkedIn rival
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Google pours $12 million into Africa’s renewable energy sector
Google announced today its first renewable energy investment in Africa. The search giant is making sure the lights (and your Android phone) stays on,…
Dove Real Beauty Sketches video is most watched ad in online history
When Dove launched its Real Beauty Sketches advert in April, it became an instant internet sensation and is now the most watched advert in…
Google Hangouts upgrade kills Google Voice calls on your computer
An upgrade to Google Hangouts has killed a number of features from Google Talk within Gmail, including the ability to set your availability status…
Hatchet wielding hitchhiker, viral star Kai wanted for murder
Kai, the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker who shot to viral fame after saving a woman from her attacker, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The…
VW Amarok Facebook app gives fans the chance to meet Slash, Kings of Chaos
This is one of the better Facebook competition apps we’ve seen in a while. It comes from Volkswagen South Africa and it offers people…
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