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WhatsApp ‘expiring messages’ edges closer to an official debut

WhatsApp has renamed its forthcoming “disappearing messages” feature yet again. According to WABetaInfo, the latest beta version of the chat app now refers to…

WhatsApp debuts a COVID-19 info hub for its two billion users

In a move that’ll benefit its billions of users, WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a new information hub for the COVID-19 pandemic. Launched in collaboration…

Watch celebs wash their hands in the most 2020 social challenge yet

He’s taught you how to make the perfect Beef Wellington, now Gordon Ramsey is teaching the world how to wash their hands. You know,…

Nando’s latest ad campaign takes a cheap, sanitised shot at a rival

If I see another person shouting “wash your hands” on social media, I’m going to go insane. That said, I’ll allow Nando’s latest savage…

Twitter now lets Android users pin lists as alternative timelines

Twitter is finally allowing Android users to pin Lists to the app’s home tab. Available now on iOS since July 2019, the feature let…

Fleets: Twitter’s new ephemeral tweets disappear in 24 hours

Twitter is getting into the disappearing messaging game. The company on Wednesday announced a new experimental feature dubbed “Fleets” it’s currently testing. “Fleets are…

WhatsApp dark mode is now available for all users: here’s how to get it

After weeks of limited availability to beta users, WhatsApp dark mode is finally available to all of its users. “Dark mode for WhatsApp offers…

Twitter criticises the last ever episode of Game of Thrones

On Monday Game of Thrones came to its conclusion after eight seasons and almost 10 years of being a part of many fans’ lives….

Robert Pattinson of ‘Twilight’ fame could be the next Batman

A report by Variety on Thursday evening revealed that Robert Pattinson is in the running to play Batman in the upcoming Matt Reeves version of…

Instagram reveals new designs for Explore feed, Stories included

Instagram on Thursday revealed new designs for its Explore feed that are better tailored to users’ personal preference on the platform. “When you go…

WhatsApp spyware exploit ‘unusual’ but method more than 30 years old

WhatsApp users were faced with a frightening situation earlier this week, when it was revealed that a WhatsApp voice call could allow an attacker…

Saray Khumalo becomes first black African woman to conquer Mount Everest

South African Saray Khumalo on Thursday became the first black African woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point in the…

Facebook to implement ‘one-strike’ rule banning users from live streaming

Facebook is implementing a “one-strike” rule that will ban users who violate the platform’s “most serious policies” from using Live for a select number…

WhatsApp users could get infected by spyware through a phone call

A report by The Financial Times (via The Verge) on Tuesday revealed that WhatsApp was recently exposed to spyware capable of accessing phone functions and…

Twitter says a bug accidentally collected and shared location data on iOS

Twitter on Monday revealed that a bug on its iOS app “inadvertently” collected and “shared” users location data. “We have fixed the bug, but…

What character development? Twitter flames the latest episode of Game of Thrones

As is tradition for the past few weeks, on Mondays Twitter reacts to Game of Thrones. This week’s second-last episode in the eight season-long…

WhatsApp will soon stop working on these older devices

WhatsApp revealed a list of mobile operating systems that will no longer include support for the messaging platform. Support for Android 2.3.7 and iOS…

Meghan Markle posts the cutest Instagram pic of Archie’s toes for Mother’s Day

Brace yourself for an adorable picture of baby toes. Her Royal Highness of Sussex Meghan Markle for Mother’s Day posted a picture of her…

Instagram launches new @shop account to promote ’emerging brands’

Instagram launched its new @shop account on Thursday, the platform’s new dedicated space for small business promotion and sales. “The content on this account…

Facebook lets you wish contacts a happy birthday with Stories

Facebook on Thursday revealed a new Stories feature that helps users celebrate birthdays on the platform. According to the company, birthday stories are “a…

New WhatsApp for Windows app is in development, report suggests

WhatsApp insider blog WABetaInfo revealed in a tweet on Tuesday that the chat messaging service is developing a new desktop WhatsApp app for Windows….

Twitter now lets you add GIFs, video and photos to retweets

Twitter on Monday revealed that users can now retweet using GIFs, videos and photos on the platform. Today we are introducing an update you’ve…

Why Some Apps Feel Like a Digital Comfort Zone

Female tech founders in South Africa can win up to R1.9 million to scale their innovations

Search.com launches AI chat that pays users and publishers

REdimension Capital closes R250m property tech and sustainability fund

Why the ‘Ego Tax’ is Costing Your Business

South African Women Entrepreneurs Get It Right

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

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WhatsApp ‘expiring messages’ edges closer to an official debut

WhatsApp debuts a COVID-19 info hub for its two billion users

Twitter now lets Android users pin lists as alternative timelines

Fleets: Twitter’s new ephemeral tweets disappear in 24 hours

WhatsApp dark mode is now available for all users: here’s how to get it

Twitter criticises the last ever episode of Game of Thrones

Robert Pattinson of ‘Twilight’ fame could be the next Batman

Instagram reveals new designs for Explore feed, Stories included

WhatsApp spyware exploit ‘unusual’ but method more than 30 years old

Saray Khumalo becomes first black African woman to conquer Mount Everest

Facebook to implement ‘one-strike’ rule banning users from live streaming

WhatsApp users could get infected by spyware through a phone call

Twitter says a bug accidentally collected and shared location data on iOS

What character development? Twitter flames the latest episode of Game of Thrones

WhatsApp will soon stop working on these older devices

Meghan Markle posts the cutest Instagram pic of Archie’s toes for Mother’s Day

Instagram launches new @shop account to promote ’emerging brands’

Facebook lets you wish contacts a happy birthday with Stories

New WhatsApp for Windows app is in development, report suggests

Twitter now lets you add GIFs, video and photos to retweets

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