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#SocialMediaBlackOut: South Africa, here’s everything you need to know

If you were scrolling through your Twitter timeline Monday, you might’ve noticed the hashtag #SocialMediaBlackOut out the corner of your eye. Don’t worry though….

YouTube updates Restricted Mode to include LGBTQ content

YouTube has taken advantage of Pride Month to update its Restricted Mode policies that back in March saw innocent LGBTQ content blocked. The company acknowledged…

5 oddly fascinating and serene YouTube food channels

No matter your hobby or obsession, you’re bound to find a YouTube channel that caters to you. Me? I like ASMR and food. But…

Katy Perry hits 100m Twitter followers, but are they all human?

It’s taken a while, but a Twitter user has finally broken the 100-million followers barrier. And no, it’s not Justin Bieber, Donald Trump or…

YouTuber Austin Jones admits to soliciting child pornography from fans

YouTuber Austin Jones, known for his acapella scene covers, has admitted to soliciting sexually explicit videos from underage fans. The 24-year-old has been released…

Here’s how Facebook and Google plan to fight terrorism

Both Facebook and Google have revealed how they are countering terrorist activity on their respective blogs this past week. These posts come after UK…

Twitter’s huge UI update ditches old reply button, adds realtime stats

Twitter has today unveiled its brand new user interface for mobile devices and desktop. The subtle update comes after the company refreshed its brand…

Shock, embarrassment, wit: SA turns to Twitter after Parliament fiasco

Chaos broke out in Parliament late last night after riot police were called into the National Assembly to remove MP Ngwanamakwetle Mashabela from the Economic…

YouTube finally introduces its ad-free subscription service for music

Used by over a billion people each month, YouTube has finally introduced Music Key — an ad-free music subscription service for your computer, tablet…

Cell C just pissed off the wrong people, massive banner ad sparks big laughs on Twitter [Update]

One of South Africa’s major telecom firms is starting the weekend on a bad foot. A massive billboard stating that the network operator is “the…

50% of YouTube’s traffic is now from mobile

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has revealed that 50% of views on YouTube now come from mobile phones and tablets. This is impressive growth considering…

Twitter saves Twitpic’s domain and archive at the last minute

We reported last week that Twitpic was shutting down. It was going to close shop on 25 October and that all the photos on…

GPT 5.2 lands in the API and could reshape how SA builds with AI

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

GTA 6 Is Officially Coming in 2026: The New Date, the Delays and the South African Reality Check

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YouTube updates Restricted Mode to include LGBTQ content

5 oddly fascinating and serene YouTube food channels

Katy Perry hits 100m Twitter followers, but are they all human?

YouTuber Austin Jones admits to soliciting child pornography from fans

Here’s how Facebook and Google plan to fight terrorism

Twitter’s huge UI update ditches old reply button, adds realtime stats

Shock, embarrassment, wit: SA turns to Twitter after Parliament fiasco

YouTube finally introduces its ad-free subscription service for music

Cell C just pissed off the wrong people, massive banner ad sparks big laughs on Twitter [Update]

50% of YouTube’s traffic is now from mobile

Twitter saves Twitpic’s domain and archive at the last minute

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