The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
Google turns +1 button into full-on recommendation service
Until now, Google’s +1 button has allowed you to share the fact that a page is to your liking and…that’s about it really. Things…
Twitter pays tribute to Mark Boucher on his retirement
The retirement of South African wicket keeper Mark Boucher from international cricket has resulted in a wave of tributes from Twitter users around the…
RIM to sell corporate jet in $1bn saving bid
If you find yourself in financial trouble, it’s usually a good idea to cut back on one or two frivolous luxuries. A corporate jet…
Sina’s MeYou looks to clone Path’s success
Chinese social networks aren’t exactly averse to copying their Western counterparts, but Sina’s Path clone is taking it to a whole new level. The…
Online news portal IOL refutes hack claims
Well known South African news portal IOL has not been hacked, says its editor Alastair Otter. People visiting the site were today greeted with…
Google to pay $22.5m for Safari privacy bungle
Google is set to pay a US$22.5-million fine for overriding the privacy settings on Safari and tracking the browsing habits of its users. According…
Mxit goes wild for Motribe photo filter app
Motribe made a name for itself building mobile social networks, but the company’s photo-based Mxit apps seem to really be taking off too. The…
Windows 8 scheduled for October public release
It’s been a long time coming, but it looks like we finally have a date for a “finished” version of Windows 8. Manufacturers will…
New Robocop trailer aims for viral success [Video]
That’s right folks, there’s a new Robocop movie in the works and it’s building buzz for itself with a (yawn) viral campaign. One of…
Here we go again: Cartoon of SA president causes Twitter storm
Here we go again. Another illustration involving South African president Jacob Zuma has the country in a froth. This time though, it’s not a…
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