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Ahead of Endgame, Google adds Avengers-themed Playmojis to Pixel smartphones

In honour of the fast approaching Avengers: Endgame movie, Google has released a small collection of new Playmoji AR characters modelled on members of…

Your Android phone can now pose as a security key for your Google account

Google revealed on Thursday that it has implemented a new form of security using Android as a key. Quite literally. Now, Android devices running…

Windows 10’s May 2019 update is now rolling out to lucky Insiders

Microsoft on Monday began rolling out the latest May 2019 update for Windows 10 to members of its Insider Program. Insiders now have the…

You no longer have to ‘Safely Remove’ your flash drives on Windows 10

Have a habit of just yanking out your flash drive when it’s plugged into your computer? Microsoft has changed its default removal policy for…

Google Assistant update displays more meaningful info at a glance

Google’s latest update to Assistant on Android will allow the app to present more meaningful information at a glance, with necessary information displayed more…

John Legend can now read you the weather forecast on Google Assistant

Google has brought the voice of John Legend to Google Assistant, the company revealed on Thursday. “Imagine hearing the silky smooth voice of John…

Microsoft Store to remove all ebooks with full refund to customers

Microsoft on Tuesday ceased selling ebooks on its Microsoft Store. “Starting April 2, 2019, the books category in Microsoft Store will be closing,” the…

Google’s Alternative Olympics medal table sheds light on small countries’ achievements

After winning 26 gold medals, it’s not delusional to believe the US is running away the Rio Olympic Games. At the time of writing,…

Google wants to project holograms of super famous people using drones

It seems Google‘s mad scientists have been playing a little Killzone: Shadow Fall recently. The Mountain View tech giant wants to build smart drones…

Microsoft’s new alerts encourage users to ditch Google Chrome

The browser wars are hotting up again, largely thanks to Microsoft. According to a number of user reports, the company is once again issuing…

Apple replaces revolver with water gun, highlights new emoji coming to iOS 10

While Google may have been leading the charge for more inclusive emoji in its operating systems, it’s Apple that has beat everyone to actually…

How successful is Apple every second? This website breaks it down

We all know that Apple is swimming in an embarrassment of riches, as evident by numerous reports and their most recent earnings. How do…

Apple Q3 2016 earnings is a mixed bag, iPhone still its biggest product

Many people cite Sony’s PlayStation 4 as keeping the company afloat, but clearly Apple‘s in the same boat, using the iPhone as a paddle,…

Google Phone app now warns users of spam calls

Great news for those constantly hassled by insurances companies who want your money (and soul). This week, everyone’s non-evil company Google announced that it…

Google Maps now features ‘Areas Of Interest’ with cleaner aesthetic

Google Maps’ latest update now allows users to get a more up to date sense of what’s happening in their surrounding areas. It also…

Yahoo sale to Verizon confirmed, but is it doomed to fail?

After reports earlier today, Verizon has confirmed that it’s acquiring ailing internet company Yahoo in a deal worth US$4.8-billion. The joint statement confirms that…

Verizon to buy Yahoo core business for $4.8bn – report

Yahoo’s publishing and advertising business has seen much better days, being viewed as an ailing internet icon by many. Now, the New York Times has…

11 Google Now voice commands worth remembering

Voice assistants are all the rage now but, alongside Siri, Google Now has played a major role in the current trend of smart, voice-enabled…

Google Search improves for holiday makers, simplifies online shopping

Google wants to make searching, booking and paying for your December holiday an easier affair, according to its new additions to Google Search. The…

Google Hangouts for Android gains video messaging, loses SMS merging

Google vehemently denied at its I/O 2016 conference that it would be ditching Hangouts in favour of its two new chat apps. And good…

10 simple Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts worth remembering

Windows 10 has been out for a while now, but there are still quite a few things to like about the new Microsoft update…

Naspers: what next for South Africa’s most important internet company?

Naspers’ marketcap recently went past the R1-trillion mark, making it Africa’s most valuable company Much of its success comes from a 2001 investment in…

Google now shows song lyrics within search, thanks to LyricFind

If you annoy family members with your awful carpool karaoke sessions, blurting aloud the wrong words to Taylor’s hit new song, Google can now…

TCL South Africa Unveils 2025 Mini LED TV Range with Wide Viewing Angles

RIP Skype Microsoft Pulls the Plug on a Digital Pioneer

SITA pushes back as Home Affairs eyes IT exit

EmpowaEntrepreneurs 2025 Targets Africa’s High-Growth Founders and Investors

French No-Code Pioneer Tinkso Secures Strategic Investment from SA Entrepreneur Henk Pretorius

IBM Think 2025: Enterprise Gen AI Moves Beyond the Hype

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

Slate Truck is an outrageously sensible pickup

Red Bull wings for Lucid – not Tesla

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV