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The next step past load shedding, what the tech experts said

Load shedding has led to a myriad of innovative solutions such as renewable energy but the question of what happens next, past load shedding…

iOS 17, what you need to know

Apple introduced its latest update, iOS 17, promising several upgrades to many features which include built-in autocorrect functionality. At the Worldwide Develop Conference, it…

Huawei: More than $20 Billion pumped into R&D

More than $23 billion was spent on research and development in the last financial year making Huawei Consumer Business Group, one of the leading…

Google’s Magic Editor uses AI to take editing skills to the next level

Editing has always been a part of Google Photos in order to allow users to tweak those unwanted calluses on images. It’s clear that…

Samsung sets own plan for artificial intelligence after ChatGPT leak

Korean tech company Samsung has called on all its staff to temporarily stay off using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT on company matters….

Microsoft, AI chip code, code name Athena: Here’s what you need to know

Microsoft Corp is reported to be developing its own AI (Artificial Intelligence) chip code-named Athena. The chip code is designed to power the technology…

Samsung launches Samsung News, for Galaxy device users

Samsung has launched Samsung News, an app that provides users with everyday news. Announcing the news on Tuesday, Samsung said the app will replace…

How to create a people card for yourself on Google Search

Ever wish it was easier for people to find your professional profiles and information about what you do on Google? Luckily, the people card…

What to know about Google’s free Hustle Academy for entrepreneurs

The Google for South Africa 2022 event brought a variety of exciting announcements regarding the company’s local initiatives, including the launch of the Hustle…

How to use Google Lens on the web

Google Lens was once limited to its standalone app and then the Google Photos app. But it has since expanded so that you can…

How to check your YouTube video for copyrighted music before publishing

A copyright strike can be a YouTube Creator’s worst nightmare. While Google used to allow users to use the YouTube Audio Library to check…

What did South Africans search for in 2021? Google reveals top search trends

Google has released its annual Year in Search results, revealing the top searches for users around the world and in South Africa. The search…

What to know about Facebook’s new name Meta

Facebook has announced it has changed its company’s name to Meta to reflect its focus on building the so-called “Metaverse”. The company made the…

Google reveals South Africa’s top election-related searches

Google has published data that shows what searches related to elections people in South Africa are making leading up to the 2021 municipal elections….

Google, UNESCO launch training programme for African journalists

Google and UNESCO have launched the Global Initiative for Excellence in Journalism Education to train and support journalists in Africa. The initiative aims to assist…

You can now walk the Great Wall of China with Google

Google has added a new page to its Art & Culture website that lets users explore the Great Wall of China via Augmented Reality…

Google commits $1 billion to digital transformation in Africa

At its first Google for Africa event, Google announced that it plans to invest $1 billion over five years to support digital transformation in…

10 cool Google Chrome keyboard shortcuts you should know

There are more people using a touchscreen to surf the web than those using a traditional keyboard and mouse setup. But that doesn’t mean…

You can now ditch the password for your Microsoft account

Microsoft has announced it’s giving users the option to remove the password for their accounts and use another sign-in method instead. It was first…

Scammers already targeting people with iPhone 13 offers

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has warned consumers to be on the lookout for scammers that attempt to sell them Apple products and iPhone 13 offers….

Windows 11 rollout starts on 5 October: What you need to know

Microsoft has announced it will begin to roll Windows 11 out as a free upgrade to eligible Windows 10 PCs from 5 October. The…

Apple buys Primephonic, plans classical music app for 2022

Apple has acquired the classical music streaming service Primephonic and plans to launch a standalone music app for the genre in 2022. Announced on…

Google set to kill off Android Auto mobile app

Google has revealed it will shut down its Android Auto mobile app and is redirecting users to instead use its Assistant Driving Mode. The…

Celebrating Innovation: Redmi Note 14 Post-Launch Event in South Africa

How iGaming is becoming more accessible in South Africa

HP Ditches the 15-Minute Wait: Is This the End of Customer Service Hell?

GITEX Africa: Shaping the Future of Tech and Positioning Africa as a Global Powerhous

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Koop’s AI Housekeeper: Could This Be the Solution to SA’s Startup Compliance Headache?

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

Tariffs trump US new car affordability needs