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How to turn screenshot scribbles into perfect shapes

Here’s a life hack that most wished they knew. That’s if you don’t already know it by now. It’s a screenshot hack to get…

Snapchat for Web launches with some issues

Multimedia instant messaging app Snapchat has announced that Snapchat web is now available. The web app was rolled out in July but only to…

Uber hacked | hacker shared information | Uber’s probing breach

E-hailing service Uber has been allegedly hacked. The hailing service issued a short statement from its communications account to confirm that it was responding…

iPhone 14 launches: Dynamic island feature, satellite messaging and more

The new iPhone 14 is here and here’s what many had to say. Apple Inc launched the iPhone 14 at its launch themed Far…

Here’s how Apple gears up for Apple Car

An Apple car is fast becoming a topic among tech and petrol heads, considering the car doesn’t even exist. Without even a pilot phase…

Trump’s ‘Truth’ app ban on Google Play launches Apple criticism

Former US president Donald Trump’s Truth Social app is still barred from Google Play pending a review of the app’s policies. Google Play policies…

Google Play Store update will get rid of annoying ads, copycat apps

Google has announced an update to its Play Store policy for app developers that will hopefully mean annoying, instrusive ads and copycat apps will…

MTN lowers EverydayGigs data prices and launches new bundles

MTN has launched a new EverydayTalk line of airtime voice packages and has lowered the prices of its EverydayGigs data bundles. The network provider…

FNB adds new authentication measures for banking services

FNB has introduced a new authentication method for clients who use its online money services and transaction approvals. The bank announced the measures on…

iSchoolAfrica iPad programme reaches 100 000 learners

South Africa education initiative iSchoolAfrica has enabled more than 100 000 learners with iPads and other digital learning technology. The initiative made the announcement…

Vodacom builds 21 rural base stations for previously unconnected areas

Vodacom has switched on 21 new base stations in rural areas across the Northern Cape and Free State provinces as part of its Rural…

Google Woolaroo: How to use the indigenous language tool

Google has launched a new tool called Woolaroo to compile and preserve indigenous languages. The company announced the tool on 5 May. It features…

Clubhouse rolls out beta app on Android

Clubhouse has released a beta version of its app on Android devices, more than a year after it first arrived on iOS. The social…

Government to help fund affordable internet solution for South Africa

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) has announced that it will help fund the development of an affordable, alternative internet solution for low-income…

Vodacom launches portal for jobseekers with jobs listings and free courses

Vodacom has launched an initiative to support jobseekers in South Africa, with zero-rated access to job portals, a partnership offering free courses, and tools…

Standard Bank services down? Bank launches service status page

Standard Bank customers can now check what banking systems are functioning or down thanks to a new status page. The bank announced the new…

QR payments launched on Absa banking app

Absa customers can now make QR payments using the bank’s mobile app. The bank announced the new feature on 28 April. Using the app,…

Voucher Advance: Vodacom expands VodaLend services

Vodacom has announced the launch of Voucher Advance, which expands VodaLend with vouchers for retail and food purchases. A first for South Africans, the…

Vodacom drops prices on data bundles

Vodacom has decreased its prices on certain data bundles, with some going down as much as 14%. The mobile service provider announced the changes…

Shoprite launches k’nect mobile network

The Shoprite Group has launched a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) called k’nect mobile in a bid to attract cellular customers. Unveiled on 23…

City of Cape Town launches Ombudsman SMS service

The City of Cape Town Ombudsman Office has launched a new SMS service for residents of the municipality. Residents can now either send an…

MTN now offers insurance for your SIM card

MTN has announced a new Cyber SIM policy that offers insurance for your SIM card, including covering SIM swaps and stolen data. According to…

Live feed keeps you updated on fibre ISP outages

RocketNet has launched a live RSS feed that keeps South Africans updated on fibre faults and outages experienced by major ISPs around the country….

You Mailed It! Celebrating South Africa’s Slickest Email Campaigns of 2025

Gen Z and Millennials Quietly Disrupt South Africa’s Insurance Industry

Stranger Things Season 5 Teaser Drops

MTN Group Fintech’s Mandela Day campaign is about much more than hygiene kits

Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa Joins AWIEF 2025

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

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves