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South Africa is the world’s fifth most Instagrammable country

South Africa is the world’s fifth most Instagrammable country according to travel publication Big Seven Travel. Ranking 192 countries based on hashtags, geolocations, reader…

This record-breaking egg has more than 24m likes on Instagram

Just when you thought you’ve heard it all, a picture of an egg now holds the record for the most liked picture on Instagram….

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters tops US Google Search after Tebow engagement

On Thursday former NFL player Tim Tebow announced his engagement to South Africa’s former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters. Tebow broke the news on Instagram…

Love was in the air all over Instagram this year

Instagram has released its 2018 trends, and its hearts all around, sticking true the platform’s recent efforts to spread “love and kindness”. “We hope…

Instagram’s #InstaGiftGuide lets you shop brands by 2018’s trending hashtags

Instagram has launched yet another shopping tool in time for the festive season. Called #InstaGiftGuide, the feature gathers and lists products based on 2018’s…

Instagram now lets you send voice messages to friends

Instagram has announced that users can now send voice messages through the platform’s Direct Messages feature. “Talk the way you want to be heard,…

Watch a kayaker get slapped in the face by an octopus-wielding seal

They say practically every animal is designed to kill things — including humans — in Australasia. A recent viral Instagram post proves this theory….

Instagram notifications are coming to web browsers, the Lite app

Browsing Instagram on a web browser isn’t the most refined tech experience one can enjoy, but at least it’s getting better. Slowly. Spotted by…

You can now DM friends GIFs on Instagram

Instagram has introduced a feature everyone has wanted since the dawn of the company. No. It’s not chronological feeds. Instead the company now lets…

Video: Hey Cape Town, it’s officially snowing on Table Mountain right now

Well, here’s something you don’t see often, let alone in September. On Wednesday morning, the Table Mountain Cableway on Instagram reported that snow had…

Instagram launches its shopping experience, but it’s not what we first thought

Instagram has introduced a new online shopping experience to consumers, but it’s not the standalone app we expected. Instead, you can shop inside Instagram…

Hurricane Florence from space is beautifully frightening

The next few days are going to be rough for those on the east coast of the United States. Hurricane Florence, a major cyclonic…

Cardi B hurls shoes at Nicki Minaj during New York Fashion Week party

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B reportedly traded blows at a party during New York Fashion Week. The rappers, who have enjoyed an ongoing mutual…

Is an Instagram shopping app on its way?

After launching IGTV earlier this year, Instagram may be close to launching another app. But it’s not all about video. Instead, sources close to…

Beyonce’s mom celebrates #BeyDay with the cutest Instagram post

It’s not okay for your parents to share baby photos of you on social media without permission, but when it comes to Beyonce, I…

The Western Cape’s spring flowers are a blooming hit on Instagram

Happy unofficial spring, South Africa. The season only scientifically begins on 23 September, when the length of day and night are more or less…

Instagram captures weekend snow across Cape Town’s surrounds

Cape Town and surrounds did in fact have an “interesting” weekend of weather, at least according to SAWS. The national weather service issued widespread…

‘Recommended posts’ are coming to your Instagram timeline

Recommended posts are coming to Instagram, according to the company’s latest announcement. The feature, which mirror’s Twitter’s recommendation tweets, will appear at the bottom…

Instagram users hit by hacks, inaccessible accounts

If you’ve been having issues accessing your Instagram account, you’re not alone. According to a post published to Instagram’s official blog late Tuesday, it’s…

Learn more about South Africa with these Instagram accounts

Instagram isn’t just about posting pictures of your lunch, or selfies with you and the pug. Like all social networks, it can actually be…

Spotify now allows advertisers to target ads based on podcasts you listen to

Bolt has launched Bolt for Business in South Africa

Apple’s tvOS 13 update will include picture-in-picture mode

Twenty startups on Explore 10X initiative prepare to pitch for AlphaCode Incubate

Sub-Sahara Africa is top market for Inclusive Fintech 50 winners

Submissions to Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge now open in Africa

Fallout 76’s ‘Nuclear Winter’ battle royale sneak-peak to remain open

Apple expected to release 5G-supported iPhones in 2020

48 hours with the Sony Xperia L3

Audi’s new cars in Germany will count you down, pace you to green lights

Two Ford Focus trim levels also found to have lock issues

South Africa’s govt ministers really love German cars and big Toyotas report reveals