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…
Eight startups that promise to Ignite
Tech4Africa, a prominent web and emerging technology conference, has announced the eight finalists for its “Samsung Ignite” startup initiative. The startups provide a diverse…
Google profits soar while Google+ passes 40-million user mark
Google reports that its profit in the recently ended financial quarter climbed to US$2.73-billion on the back of soaring online advertising revenue. “We had…
China’s Tencent Weibo launches English-language service
Chinese web giant Tencent has launched an English version of its Twitter-like microblogging service. According Chinese newspaper, China Daily, the English version of Tencent…
Naspers rolls out payment gateway PayU in India
South African media giant Naspers has quietly rolled out its payment gateway product PayU to the Indian market. According to Indian digital news site…
Social advertising, gaming spur massive growth in social media revenues
Worldwide social media revenues are on track to reach US$10.3-billion this year, a massive 41.4% increase from the US$7.3-billion achieved in 2010. That’s according…
Facebook acquires social Q&A service friend.ly
Facebook has acquired friend.ly, the firm behind a social question and answer app on the social network. “We’re excited to announce that we recently…
Review: LG Flatron IPS 236V
Sleek, black curved edges melding into a clear Perspex strip designed to house a single light. A bespoke amber arm, sitting off-centre, joins the…
Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu hangout on Google+
There was widespread criticism of the South African government after it refused to grant a visa to the Dalai Lama for Archbishop Emeritus Desmond…
Steve Jobs death ‘biggest event in internet history’
The online outpouring of grief around Steve Jobs’ death could see it become the most talked about event in internet history. That’s according to…
‘You showed us that there is a better way’: The tech world mourns Steve Jobs
News of Steve Jobs’ death sent the tech world into mourning. As the news spread, people rushed to pay tribute the visionary, famed as…
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