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Telkom Mobile is down across South Africa due to a ‘network issue’

Update, Friday 7 February, 9pm: Telkom has reportedly fixed the network issues that plagued Telkom Mobile for much of Friday. Telkom has resolved the…

Instagram will now suggest who you should unfollow based on interactions

In an effort to help you manage your followers, Instagram on Thursday revealed a new feature that will show you which accounts you interact…

Google Maps gets a new icon, new features to celebrate its 15th birthday

To celebrate Google Maps’ 15th birthday, Google on Thursday revealed a new look, icon and several updates launching on the platform. “Starting today, you’ll…

Changes are coming to Gmail’s multiple inboxes feature: here’s what’s new

Google on Wednesday revealed new updates coming to multiple inboxes in Gmail that will allow users to navigate the platform more easily. According to…

Huawei, Xiaomi and BBK are readying a Google Play Store rival

Chinese smartphone heavyweights Huawei, Xiaomi, and BBK Electronics’ Vivo and Oppo are readying an alliance that could threaten the dominance of the Google Play…

Google Chrome is finally clamping down on annoying video ads

In compliance with the Coalition for Better Ads’ new standards, Google on Wednesday announced that it will no longer show repeatedly disruptive ads in…

Google Search adds ‘dedicated experience’ for fans ahead of 2020 Oscars

With the Oscars just days away, Google on Wednesday revealed a new “dedicated experience” in Search that helps users find all the information they’re…

7 security strategies to protect everyone from data breaches

Recent reports of large data breaches are alarming for everyone. Customers worry about the implications of having their financial and personal information hijacked. The…

Google Go now available in South Africa

If the standard Google app is proving too bloated for your device, the company has today made its lightweight Google Go app available in…

Google Photo’s Lens can now recognise the breed of your furry friend

In the most important tech news of the year, Google has announced that Lens can now identify the breed of your dog and cat….

MTN is South Africa’s best mobile network, new report suggests

MTN is the best mobile network in South Africa according to a new report published by MyBroadband. The company’s Q1 2018 Mobile Network Quality…

App of the Week: CV Engineer lets you build your resume from your phone

In our series App of the Week, we showcase our favourite organised lines of code from the world of mobile and desktop computing. In…

Google and Apple’s apps industry is having one bumper 2018

2018 has been the best year ever for apps — in terms of downloads and spend — on the Google Play Store and Apple…

Companies are set to spend a lot more on IT in 2018

2018’s global IT spend is forecast to experience nearly double the growth seen in 2017, Gartner revealed in its latest report. The intelligence firm…

Huawei Pay set to launch in South Africa later this year

Hold onto your credit cards, folks. If all goes to plan, Huawei Pay will be coming to South Africa in the second half of…

BlackBerry sues Snap Inc’s Snapchat for patent infringement

BlackBerry’s back at it again. Not content with simply suing Facebook-owned WhatsApp for alleged patent infringement this year, BlackBerry is now suing Snap Inc’s…

Privacy as we know it is dead (but data security matters more than ever)

Over the last few days, as the fallout from the Cambridge Analytica disaster continues to make waves, there has been a huge increase in…

Google Chrome extensions will no longer mine crypto using your PC

In case you had no idea, before April Fools Day, Google allowed developers of Chrome browser extensions to mine cryptocurrency using your computer’s resources….

‘Small number’ of Boeing’s computer systems hit by WannaCry malware

Remember WannaCry? It was 2017’s big security story, infecting more than a quarter-million Windows computers at its most prolific point. But its prominence died…

MTN debuts airtime-doubling ‘100% BONUS Starter Pack’

MTN is this week debuting a new starter pack in South Africa with a value-added twist, just ahead of the 1 April 2018 VAT…

Zando’s apps, mobile site traffic is now zero-rated on Vodacom

African fashion retailer Zando’s apps and mobile site is now zero-rated on Vodacom’s networks, the company announced on Wednesday. The agreement means that prepaid…

Google now owns GIF platform and search engine Tenor

Here at Memeburn, we love a good GIF. And it seems Google does too. The company on Tuesday announced its purchase of GIF platform…

Motorola and Swarovski Bring Foldable Luxury to South Africa with the Brilliant Collection

Sanlam Fintech Expands Its AI Coach to Tackle South Africa’s Medical Access Gap

OPPO A6 Pro 5G launches in South Africa with bigger battery and tougher build

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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TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

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