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Meta launches free Llama 2, is it better than ChatGPT and Google’s Bard?

Facebook parent company Meta has introduced a free for all artificial intelligence large language model (LLM) named LLaMA 2. LLaMA 2 is an open-source…

Meta Quest Plus VR subscription service: How much, why its necessary

Facebook parent company Meta has launched an online gaming subscription service for its virtual reality product line. Meta in a bid to drive VR…

Here’s the real reason behind Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg cage fight

A possible UFC bout is in play as two tech bosses butt heads to discuss the possibility of a cage fight. Elon Musk’s cage…

Did you get a random Facebook friend request?

Meta has apologized for an issue where users received unwarranted friend requests when secretly viewing other user profiles. The issue has been addressed according…

Meta lays off another 10 000 in second round of job cuts

In a second round of layoffs, Meta is reported to be slashing another 10 000 jobs with no plan to fill the current around…

Influencers in trouble as Meta stops paying for Reels

Facebook and Instagram influencers will no longer be paid for posting reels, short videos. Previously Instagram and Facebook launched an investment of around $1…

Facebook, Instagram launch Take it Down to stop child and revenge porn

Meta has announced the launch of a global platform run by the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) aimed at fighting the…

Instagram tests schedule tool, spells trouble for some third-party apps

Good news for Instagram content creators, as Instagram is currently testing its very own schedule tool for both posts and reels. This will mean…

How the metaverse could change you | Sex, misinformation, control

Here are some of the worst dangers that come with the metaverse. The introduction of a virtual reality space where users can interact with…

Meta launches Ouest Pro, with facial sensors for your avatar

Meta has unveiled the Meta Quest Pro, the first in a new line of advanced headsets. The innovative headset is packed with what Meta…

New Facebook feature | How to adjust your Facebook feed preferences

Meta-owned Facebook has launched a new feature that allows users to have control over what content they want on their feed. The announcement was…

Meta sets date for major update reveal at Connect event

Save the date as Meta, Facebook’s parent company, will be live streaming its Connect Conference on October 11, 2022. You can watch streamed live…

Facebook working on a customer service division, here’s what you should know

Facebook may just provide a customer service division in the near future. The platform aims to assist some of its users to navigate their…

WATCH: Meta to release latest high-end VR headsets in October

Meta, has confirmed it will release its’ virtual reality headset the Oculus Quest Pro in October. This was confirmed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaking…

Facebook Business Coach launches on WhatsApp with free lessons

Facebook Business Coach has launched on WhatsApp, allowing users in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and other English-speaking countries to access lessons through the messaging…

Facebook to ditch facial recognition system: What this means for users

Facebook has announced it is shutting down its facial recognition system, the technology it uses to identify people in photos and videos. The shutdown…

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…

Facebook is reportedly getting ready to change its name

Facebook is reportedly planning to change its company name to reflect its focus on building its ‘metaverse’. On 19 October, The Verge reported the…

Facebook explains cause of outage as WhatsApp, Instagram come back online

Facebook has explained the cause of an hours-long global outage affecting its services and apps, including WhatsApp and Instagram. The company shared a statement…

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp go down in global outage

*Update: Facebook has now issued a statement on the cause of the outage, which Downdetector has said is one of the largest it has…

Facebook pauses development of “Instagram Kids” app

Facebook has announced it is pausing development of an Instagram app aimed at children and will instead focus on parental supervisions tools. The pause…

Messenger celebrates its 10th birthday with themed features

Facebook is celebrating the 10th birthday of its Messenger app with a collection of birthday-themed features and updates. “Over the last 10 years, we’ve…

MTN Clinches SA’s Best Network Title Again – Backed by Data and R14bn Infrastructure Push

Xiaomi’s “Screens for Change” Powers Township Esports With Purpose and Mandela’s Legacy

SAVCA 2025 Industry Awards Spotlight Africa’s Most Ambitious Private Capital-Backed Innovators

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

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

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

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