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Lockdown app helps simplify regulations for South Africans

When it comes to South Africa’s coronavirus lockdown regulations and levels, a common frustration from residents is uncertainty and confusion around just what will…

QR code payments roll out to more billing services

Mastercard and Netcash have partnered together to launch QR code payments for bills from various services including small businesses, schools, and non-profits — allowing…

Kaspersky finds worrying trends for South Africans’ passwords

When it comes to password security and knowing how to check if your details have been leaked, Kaspersky has found some worrying trends for…

MTN delays launch of 5G network to end of June

MTN has confirmed plans to launch a 5G network in South Africa in June. However, the company noted that the launch needed to be…

Microsoft is replacing the old Edge browser via a Windows 10 update

If you haven’t yet tried Microsoft’s new Edge Chromium browser, where have you been? Okay. To be fair, since it launched in January, users…

Remember plus codes? Google’s now making them easier to use

Google Maps is now making it a lot easier to use a feature it gained nearly half a decade ago. Instead of explaining to…

MTN debuts EveryDayGigs rolling data bundles in SA

MTN is dropping its data prices in South Africa a tad further, albeit with a slight caveat, with its new EveryDayGigs packages. Announced on…

MTN’s Free Twitter service is coming to an end tonight

Make sure you have data on your account this evening, because MTN’s free Twitter service is coming to an abrupt end at midnight tonight….

Apple buys music recognition service Shazam

Apple on Monday announced that it has acquired music recognition service Shazam for an undisclosed amount. The service, which was founded in 1999, allows…

Chatbots are the future, but safety and security has to be a priority

Customer communication is evolving faster than ever. Where paper-based communications sent through the mail were once the norm, almost everything is now done electronically…

How top-funnel inefficiencies are ruining your lead generation results

There is no doubt that lead generation is not without its share of challenges. B2B campaigns especially need to align marketing and sales goals…

Google’s Science Fair competition is now open for entry

Google Science Fair is open for submissions until 12 December 2018 for those between 13 and 18 years of age. The competition, which first…

Feed your wanderlust: 4 awesome ways foodies can use Google Maps

Google Maps has become an essential for many commuters. The navigation tool has guided us through our daily travels, on both new and warn…

The biggest ecommerce trends to watch in the near future

A 2018 report from Statista estimates that global ecommerce sales are set to rise 246.15% by 2021, from 1.3-trillion in 2014 to 4.5-trillion in…

Google’s killing its Inbox app in 2019

Google’s graveyard is about to get bigger by one more service. Following in the vein of Reader, Wave and Picasa, Google’s Inbox email app…

Cape Town’s the real star of Apple’s Watch Series 4 ad

Apple may have been trying to showcase its new Apple Watch Series 4, but its one filming location in particular glimpsed within its new…

People are already trolling Apple over the iPhone’s new names

Apple may as well have launched an iPhone XD, because the internet’s heaping the hilarious hot takes on the company’s new smartphone names. Leaked…

Airbnb in South Africa: the numbers

Airbnb has hosted two-million guests in South Africa since 2008, the company today announced. This, and slew of other numbers, were presented by the…

The ‘end’ of the shopkeeper (and other retail trends coming soon)

Self-service retail is swooping across the globe; from online shopping to self-checkout, there’s a growing trend in retail environments that focuses on driving efficient…

Apple will livestream its iPhone launch on Twitter

If you don’t have a Mac, watching an Apple event live is always a pain in the ass. You couldn’t use any other browsers…

Facebook Lite now comes with Community Help feature

Last year, Facebook launched Community Help, a feature that allows people to communicate with, and help each other during times of crisis. Now the…

WhatsApp may soon be coming to your KaiOS feature phone

WhatsApp has announced a new version of its app will be available on the JioPhone, a phone that runs on KaiOS. KaiOS, based on…

This is why it’s important to get personal with your data

With more than 230 000 new instances of malicious software produced daily, companies are under pressure to ensure the security of their data. Adding to…

Partnerships in the Spotlight as Everlytic Celebrates 15 Years

Opera Mini Helps South Africans Stay on Top of Every Game

High End Devices Unlock Superior Mobile Experiences in South Africa

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

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

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