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WhatsApp undo deleted message feature is here

Global messaging app WhatsApp now allows users to undo a deleted message. It’s really that simple. The app has now added a feature that…

Here’s how Ash Ketchum, Pikachu from Pokémon became the very best

Ash Ketchum the main character in the hit series Pokémon – alongside his anime friend Pikachu – will finally see and end to their…

Is Elon Musk quitting because of the ban on Facebook, Instagram?

As many people celebrated the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Twitter made several changes which may have landed the platform in hot water with…

Elon Musk, free speech and the naughty @ElonJet who tracked his jet

Elon Musk has another headache on his shoulders and that’s an account tracking his plane. Twitter user @ElonJet was banned and later unbanned after…

WhatsApp: Multitask in video call screen, here’s how it works

Incoming from popular messaging platform WhatsApp is the ability to multitask while on a video call. WhatsApp will be rolling out a new feature…

WhatsApp may be tweaking view once feature with text extension

Here’s a rumor that we hope is true. According to some tech reviewers, WhatsApp may be working to upgrade its view once feature with…

Here’s why Twitter will increase character limit from 280 to 4000

The question of brevity comes into play when using social media app Twitter as its head Elon Musk has confirmed that the platform plans…

Thor: Love and Thunder tickets now on sale in SA: How to get yours

Disney Africa has announced that advance tickets are now on sale for Marvel’s upcoming film ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’. The film is set for…

Spot the robot dog roams Cape Town as part of showcase

Residents of Cape Town were treated to sights of a robot dog walking through the CBD as Dwyka Mining Services showcased Boston Dynamic’s Spot….

Pick n Pay groceries coming to Takealot’s Mr D app

Pick n Pay groceries are coming to the Mr D app, thanks to a partnership between the food retailer and Takealot. While the grocery…

How many tickets did FlySafair sell in its R8 sale?

Last week, local airline FlySafair trended on social media as it launched its R8 sale. But how many tickets did the airline sell as…

Asus launches local online store

Asus South Africa has launched its own online store, allowing local consumers to browse and buy locally stocked Asus products in one central hub….

FNB’s new lifestyle partnerships and app offerings explained

FNB has extended its partnerships and app solutions further into the lifestyle sphere with the launch of new perks and services for customers. The…

What to know about Disney+ in South Africa: price, content, and launch day

Disney has revealed more details about the launch of the Disney+ streaming service in South Africa, including the price and what content will be…

Uber strike: What to know about the e-hailing drivers’ protest

If you’re a user of e-hailing apps such as Uber, Bolt, and Didi, you may have heard of the drivers’ protest in South Africa….

Eskom announces, shifts loadshedding following multiple breakdowns

Eskom announced Stage 2 loadshedding on Monday, and then shifted the timeslot earlier following even more breakdowns. The back-to-back announcements occurred just over 15…

South African app Fluss brings smart gate, door access control to your phone

South African company Fluss has developed a solution that allows users to turn most electronic access points, such as a motorised gate or magnetic…

With electricity hike on the way, WhatsApp scam promises discount prepaid tokens

The City of Cape Town has warned residents of a WhatsApp scam that promises residents of South Africa discounted prepaid electricity tokens. The scam…

DStv trends for unpopular decision to limit number of streams on app

DStv trended on social media following the announcement that it would limit the number of devices that could stream simultaneously using DStv Now. The…

How to access and comment on the new FPB Films and Publications Act draft guidelines

In February 2022, the Film and Publication Board released its latest draft of the classification guidelines for publications in South Africa, inviting the public…

Online services website launches for licences– but it’s off to a rough start

The Department of Transport and Road Traffic Management Corporation has announced the launch of an online traffic services website for licences, but the site’s…

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…

Checkers vs Woolies vs Pick n Pay: SA Grocery Apps Gear Up for November Delivery Surge

South Africa’s Telcos Turn to AI As Networks Enter a Reliability Era

New Ookla Insights Show MTN Holding Mobile Speed Lead as Vodacom Claims 5G Advantage

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

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

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TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

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