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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 bans posts claiming that vaccines cause autism

In an effort to combat misinformation around COVID-19 and vaccines, Facebook has taken a stricter stance on the types of claims it will ban…

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…

Messenger Rooms lets you and 49 friends spend lockdown together

Sick of getting Zoombombed? Facebook on Thursday started rolling out its video conferencing competitor dubbed Messenger Rooms. Located within Messenger, Rooms probably doesn’t feel…

Facebook will help users share facts about COVID-19 instead of myths

Facebook will now show messages to people who have “liked, reacted or commented on harmful” COVID-19 misinformation, the social network confirmed on Thursday. In…

Facebook’s Kit brings condensed messaging to the Apple Watch

Facebook launched a brand new app this week, but it’s only available for the Apple Watch. Dubbed Kit, or Keep In Touch, the app’s…

Facebook will now pay to listen to your voice recordings – report

Facebook will now offer users rewards points in exchange for their voice recordings, according to a report by The Verge on Thursday. This means…

Hobbi is Facebook’s latest experimental app for iOS

According to a post by The Information, Facebook has launched a new “Pinterest-like” called Hobbi. Available in the App Store on iOS, the new…

Off-Facebook Activity: view and change how Facebook tracks you around the web

Facebook on Tuesday launched Off-Facebook Activity, a feature that allows you to manage the information third-party websites share with Facebook. Previously called Clear History…

Facebook will notify you when you sign in to other apps

Facebook is launching a new feature that will send users an in-app notification and email when their Facebook account has been used to login…

Facebook updates Privacy Checkup to ‘guide you through’ privacy on the platform

Facebook has updated its Privacy Checkup tool to help users better understand their privacy choices on the platform. According to the company, the new…

Facebook plans to roll out more ad transparency tools this year

In an effort to be more open with users, Facebook is expanding the level of transparency regarding advertising on its platform. According to the…

Facebook’s planning to roll out new ‘photo transfer tool’ in 2020

Facebook on Monday revealed that it’s testing a new “photo transfer tool”, which will allow users to send their Facebook photos and videos to…

MTN launches free online school: What to know about it

YouTube announces three South Africans in Black Voices Music Class of 2022

Cape Union Mart to host virtual screenings for BANFF film festival

Local bank launches innovative digital hub for SMEs

Anzisha Prize reveals top 26 entrepreneurs for 2021

Cape Town tech startup creates innovative food-related platform

Logitech MeetUp review: Group video conferencing made simple

Apple Watch Series 7 arrives in South Africa: Price and details

PlayStation announces God of War (2018) is coming to PC

Road test: Renault Kiger 1.0 Turbo Intens

Road Test: Audi RS6 Avant

Here are the winners of the 2021 South African Car of the Year Awards