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HalloApp: Former WhatsApp employees launch messaging rival

Two former WhatsApp employees have launched HalloApp, an instant messaging service that promises complete privacy and end-to-end encrypted communication. The app aims to compete…

68% of South Africans have encountered online scammers in past year

A survey by Kaspersky has showed that 68% of South African respondents and their loved ones have encountered online scammers in the last year….

The best performing broadband internet providers in SA for Q2 2021

The latest Speed Intelligence report by Ookla has revealed the fastest fixed broadband internet providers in South Africa for the second quarter of 2021….

YouTube to highlight health videos from official sources

YouTube has announced it will introduce new features aimed at promoting health-related searches and videos from credible sources. The features form part of YouTube’s…

IEC launches portal to allow South Africans to register to vote online

The IEC has launched an online portal to help South Africans register to vote or update their details for the upcoming local elections. The…

Unrest Tracker: Online tool maps unrest around South Africa

An online tool called Unrest Tracker lets locals track looting, arson, and other incidents around South Africa in the face of local unrest. The…

WhatsApp most popular messaging app for phishing scams – research

New research from cybersecurity company Kaspersky showed WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app for phishing scams. The company published the research on 13…

Can you spot a deepfake? Online quiz tests your skills

In conjunction with its new tool to help spot deepfake videos, Microsoft has also launched a quiz to test your skills spotting the fake…

Twitter adding more context to trends list

Ever see the Twitter trends list and have no idea what the trending words and hashtags mean? You’re not alone. As a result of…

Government launches free COVID-19 contact tracing app in South Africa

The Department of Health has announced the launch of a new app to alert users in South Africa if they have been exposed to…

South Africans can now book a COVID-19 test online

VFS Global has launched an online appointment booking service for diagnostic COVID-19 tests which allows South Africans to book their test with a local…

Uber launches package delivery service in South Africa

E-hailing app company Uber has announced the launch of a package delivery service in South Africa that lets you send items to family and…

Cape Town cold front brings snow to Table Mountain [Pics]

Social media users were in for a treat when Table Mountain Cableway staff and those visiting the area shared pictures and videos of snow….

South Africa the top country for digital activism – Change.org

Change.org’s Global Digital Civic Engagement Index has ranked South Africa as the top country for digital activism in the first half of 2020. The…

Google announces new features to manage your Chrome tabs

Google has announced several improvements to tab organisation in Chrome, including faster tabs and collapsible tab groups. These improvements should make it easier for…

You can now do bank deposits at Pick n Pay tills

Pick n Pay has announced the launch of its Desposit @ Till technology, which allows you to deposit cash into your bank account using…

Showmax Pro in South Africa: Everything you need to know

This week, MultiChoice announced the launch of Showmax Pro in South Africa — a premium version of Showmax that includes live sports streaming. But…

Gmail outage: Google services experiencing disruptions

If you’ve noticed your Gmail or other Google services acting up today, it’s likely due to the service disruptions that the company is experiencing….

Experian provides details on massive breach affecting 24 million South Africans

Experian South Africa has released a statement regarding the massive data breach that exposed the data of up to 24 million South Africans and…

Millennials not interesting enough to be hacked? Over a third think so…

A new study by Kaspersky shows that over a third of millennials globally think that they’re too boring to be hacked by cybercriminals. The…

Acer’s New Nitro AI Gaming Gear Is Here—But Is It Worth It for South Africans?

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

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

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV

L2 charging and the power of dwell time

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