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South African company builds world’s first WhatsApp security chatbot

South African security and medical response platform AURA has launched the world’s first WhatsApp security chatbot in partnership with Tracker. The chatbot provides mobile…

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…

AstraZeneca trends as South Africa switches up vaccine strategy

The hashtag #AstraZeneca trended on Twitter in South Africa on Monday following the announcement that the country would be switching up its vaccine strategy….

How to check if you opted out of WhatsApp data-sharing with Facebook

WhatsApp has been in the news lately thanks to the update to its privacy policy update. And while the company says that it will…

Update: Looks like Helen Zille and Julius Malema won’t be meeting for tea

Earlier this week, former Western Cape Premier Helen Zille invited EFF leader Julius Malema to be a part of her podcast, Tea With Helen….

Instagram is testing product launch reminders for brands in the US

Instagram on Monday announced the launch of a new test that will allow users to set reminders about upcoming product launches on the platform….

John Cena did Sho Madjozi’s #johncenachallenge on The Ellen Show

During an interview on The Ellen Show on Monday, host Ellen DeGeneres got John Cena to do the #johncenachallenge in honour of the Sho Madjozi…

WhatsApp’s working on ‘disappearing messages’ for more private chats

Disappearing messages could be coming to WhatsApp in the near future according to a new app feature dive by WABetaInfo. The feature sleuth on…

Facebook has begun hiding like counts in Australia

Facebook has officially begun hiding like counts on posts in Australia, a report by TechCrunch on Thursday revealed. According to the publication, Facebook confirmed…

YouTube Creators can now use search filters to find comments on videos

YouTube on Thursday revealed new search filters to help creators sift through comments on their videos and better manage conversations. Beyond allowing creators to find…

South Africa debates the formalisation of Grade 9 as an exit point for school

News that the Department of Education is planning to turn Grade 9 into an exit point for learners left South Africa furious on Friday….

Facebook reveals Oculus Link, Hand Tracking updates for Oculus Quest

Facebook on Wednesday revealed a number of new updates coming to Oculus and the Oculus Quest VR headset. Quest, which first launched last September,…

Area 51 raid was ‘disappointing’ but the memes continue

If you’ve come across “Area 51 raid” or saw the phrase trending all over social media this past weekend, you might be wondering what’s…

YouTube changes verification policy again following outrage from creators

After announcing a new look and list of requirements for verification on its platform last week, YouTube was forced to undo some of its…

Twitter weighs in on ‘Game of Thrones’ one more time after the Emmys

The 71st Emmy Awards took place on Sunday to commemorate the biggest names in American television, bringing with it glamour, excitement and controversy as…

Verified YouTube accounts get new look and updated requirements

YouTube is making a few changes to its verification process and the way verified accounts appear on its platform. The company on Thursday revealed…

Twitter is testing ‘hide replies’ feature in the US and Japan

After testing the feature in Canada earlier this year, Twitter is now expanding the availability of its “hide replies” feature to people in the…

Facebook will resume listening to Portal commands to train AI

Facebook on Wednesday revealed a few practices it intends to implement on its newly released Portal range, the company’s home video-calling devices. Users will…

Instagram will now restrict posts promoting ‘miraculous’ weight-loss products

Instagram on Wednesday announced that it will now restrict and remove posts that promote or sell “miraculous” weight-loss and cosmetic products on its platform….

South African women think #MoonchildChallenge is an ‘absolute joke’

South African musician Moonchild Sanelly made waves on Monday after posting a video of herself twerking on Twitter. The video went viral with over…

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

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

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South African company builds world’s first WhatsApp security chatbot

AstraZeneca trends as South Africa switches up vaccine strategy

Update: Looks like Helen Zille and Julius Malema won’t be meeting for tea

Instagram is testing product launch reminders for brands in the US

John Cena did Sho Madjozi’s #johncenachallenge on The Ellen Show

WhatsApp’s working on ‘disappearing messages’ for more private chats

Facebook has begun hiding like counts in Australia

YouTube Creators can now use search filters to find comments on videos

South Africa debates the formalisation of Grade 9 as an exit point for school

Facebook reveals Oculus Link, Hand Tracking updates for Oculus Quest

Area 51 raid was ‘disappointing’ but the memes continue

YouTube changes verification policy again following outrage from creators

Twitter weighs in on ‘Game of Thrones’ one more time after the Emmys

Verified YouTube accounts get new look and updated requirements

Twitter is testing ‘hide replies’ feature in the US and Japan

Facebook will resume listening to Portal commands to train AI

Instagram will now restrict posts promoting ‘miraculous’ weight-loss products

South African women think #MoonchildChallenge is an ‘absolute joke’

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