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Changes to Facebook News Feed in the works

Facebook is making changes to how it uses feedback to improve users’ News Feed. The company announced the changes on 22 April. The changes…

Facebook audio features bringing podcasts, Soundbites to app

Facebook unveiled several new audio features coming to the social media app, including the ability to listen to podcasts. The company announced the new…

Over 14 million South Africans included in Facebook data leak

Over 14 million South Africans had their Facebook data leaked in the recently revealed data incident that hit the social media giant. That was…

Facebook testing new social app called Hotline

Facebook is testing a new social Q&A app called Hotline. On 7 April, TechCrunch reported that the app had entered public beta testing. “With…

How to check if your phone number was in the Facebook data leak

The latest data incident from Facebook in April saw over 500 million users affected around the globe, with details such as phone numbers, email…

Facebook launches paid online events in SA

In a world where many events are now held virtually, Facebook has launched its Paid Online Events tool in South Africa. Launched on 11…

Facebook says goodbye to FarmVille

Finnish developer Zynga is closing down one of its most popular web games, FarmVille, after 11 years on Facebook. Facebook announced back in July…

Facebook introduces stricter rules for groups

Following repeated criticism for its handling of hate speech and misinformation (which resulted in an advertising boycott earlier this year), Facebook has introduced some…

Watch Together: You can now watch videos and series with friends on Facebook Messenger

Facebook is rolling out a new feature — Watch Together — which lets you watch series, movies, and other videos with friends using Facebook…

Facebook Campus: Facebook launches students-only platform

Facebook has gone full circle and introduced Facebook Campus — a college-only space that lets students connect with their classmates. If you remember the…

Facebook ad boycott ends, but organisers say this was just the start

The advertising boycott of Facebook, which saw over 1000 companies join the movement, stopped at the end of July. However, the organisers warn that…

US tech antitrust hearing: Roundup of the biggest tech company reveals

In a historic antitrust hearing, tech company CEOs testified before US Congress about anti-competitive behaviour. The hearing lasted over five hours on 29 July,…

South African leaders selected for Facebook programme

Facebook’s Community Accelerator has selected 12 sub-Saharan African communities for its programme, with six local pages and groups making it into the initiative. Overall,…

#StopHateForProfit: Facebook responds to ad boycott movement

Facebook has responded to the #StopHateForProfit movement that has seen advertisers boycott the platform in July, claiming it does not profit from hate. At…

Who knew GIFs were this valuable? Facebook buys Giphy for a reported $400m

In today’s news that’ll make you go “What. Wait, really?” Facebook has acquired a GIF platform for a reported $400-million. Moving pictures have never…

Sweet Tooth confirmed for Season 2 on Netflix

Airbnb adds tool to test and list accommodation Wi-Fi speeds

SnapScan Wallet now lets users send money to each other

ZwartTech launches Talent Foundation to equip Africans with digital skills

Edtech Go1 is SA’s first unicorn after closing $200m round

Transforming B2B payments could grow Africa’s local businesses [Opinion]

Twitch local pricing expands: Here’s the new subscription price for South Africa

PlayStation 5 console sales top 10 million

Microsoft Flight Simulator comes to Xbox Series X and S, Game Pass

VW Golf 8 GTI arrives: Here is the price for South Africa

JAC brings N55 electric truck to South Africa

Converting and driving a bulletproof bakkie