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Netflix’s next African original series will showcase talent from Nigeria

Netflix is investing more creative capital into Africa with the upcoming production of its first Nigerian original series. The company on Wednesday announced the…

Carmen Sandiego is getting her own interactive Netflix special this March

Netflix is releasing yet another interactive special, this time in the form of Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not To Steal. “You drive the…

Netflix gets a country-based top 10 chart for hyping its hottest content

Netflix on Monday revealed a new top 10 list that will allow users to see the most popular shows and movies on the platform…

The ‘Friends’ cast will get back together for HBO Max reunion special

After years of speculation and wishful thinking, WarnerMedia on Friday announced that the Friends cast is finally getting back together for a reunion special….

Apple Music now shows you ‘Other Versions’ of the same album

Apple Music has rebooted a popular feature that allows users to view different versions of the same album. First spotted by MacStories editor Federico…

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Amazing Stories’ reboot to launch on Apple TV+ this March

Apple TV on Monday released a new trailer for Amazing Stories, a reboot of the popular Steven Spielberg series from the 1980s. “This reimagining…

HBO Max teases fan-favourite titles ahead of May launch

WarnerMedia on Friday released a trailer for HBO Max, teasing the streaming platform’s upcoming line-up of shows and movies. “The characters, the moments, the…

The 8 Game of Thrones episodes you must watch before Season 8

With the final ever season of Game of Thrones mere days away, fans all over the world are cramming in seven-season marathons as fast…

The first ever image of a black hole, or Sauron’s eye? Twitter debates

The National Science Foundation has released the first ever image of a black hole, showing the world what the mysterious phenomenon looks like in…

Want to know how Game of Thrones ends? Check out Spotify’s special playlist for clues

One of the best kept secrets in 2019 is undoubtedly the events about to take place in the final season of Game of Thrones,…

‘Sneakers & Birds’ is a Twitter thread for shoe lovers and birdwatchers alike

We don’t normally write about shoes or birds on Memeburn, but when the two (rather oddly) coincide, it creates an irresistible, retweetable force few…

Watch the trailer to ‘Homecoming’, Netflix’s homage to Beyonce’s 2018 Coachella performance

Few people, if any, will forget the masterclass that was Beyonce’s 2018 Coachella performance. Now, those who have no idea what I’m talking about…

These new Game of Thrones promo clips will help you survive the next two weeks

With only two weeks to go before the final season of Game of Thrones premieres, HBO has released two promo videos titled “Together” and…

From the daring to the daft: 2019’s April Fools jokes rated

Lies. Dishonesty. Deceit. April Fools Day is one of the most vile 24 hours on the calendar for those innocents browsing the web looking…

Late rapper Nipsey Hussle trends on Twitter as celebs pay homage

On Sunday, American rapper Nipsey Hussle was killed outside his Los Angeles clothing store Marathon Clothing. According to reports, the 33-year-old was shot multiple…

Spotify’s Premium Duo option pays for two users under one subscription

Spotify on Thursday launched a premium tier-for-two option called Spotify Duo, which will give two users their own Premium accounts under a single subscription….

The internet gets carried away by JK Rowling-inspired predictive text game

Frustration towards JK Rowling has been on the rise ever since the author revealed that Dumbledore and Grindelwald of the Harry Potter universe were…

This ridiculous load shedding stage meme is the brightest thing about Eskom’s crisis

Say what you want about the state of our country, but we South Africans sure know how to make light of the most dire…

Netflix drops official Stranger Things season 3 trailer

Netflix on Wednesday released an official trailer for Stranger Things season 3, giving fans a taste of the show’s next chapter. The trailer starts…

Disney buys 21st Century Fox, now owns even more iconic characters

The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday officially closed a $71-billion deal with 21st Century Fox, and now owns the production company. “This is an…

‘Toy Story 4’ gets its first official spoiler-laden trailer

Disney has finally dropped the first full trailer for Toy Story 4, giving fans a lot of insight into the movie’s plot. If you…

Netflix announces new interactive show ‘You vs Wild’

Netflix has announced its next interactive show, You vs Wild. According to Variety, the company revealed details of the family-friendly series at a press…

Twitter mocks JK Rowling for revealing Dumbledore’s sexual past

JK Rowling has reportedly confirmed that her fictional characters Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald had a sexual relationship. A report by Radio Times revealed…

South Africa’s Tourism Comeback Accelerates as Arrivals Surge Past Pre Pandemic Levels

JSE Expands Its SME Rise Capital Matching Roadshow to Gauteng and Limpopo as Demand for Funding Surges

MTN Expands Black Friday Into Black FriYAY With Bigger Deals and Added Value Across SA

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Black Friday – The Tech Deals South Africans Are Actually Hunting For

South Africa’s Black Friday Spend Is Set to Break Records Again and Ecentric’s Dashboard Shows It in Real Time

Sony’s ULT POWER SOUND Range Lands in South Africa With a Bass-Heavy Lineup Built for Local Music Lovers

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