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Microsoft Outlook is getting Dark Mode on Android and iOS

Microsoft on Wednesday announced that it will soon be bringing Dark Mode to mobile Office 365 apps, starting with Outlook on both Android and…

Google Maps will help you catch public transport with ridesharing, cycling options

Google Maps will now help users get to their public transport stations by suggesting ridesharing and cycling options available on the route, Google announced on…

CamScanner installs malware to your Android smartphone, security firm warns

It’s easy enough to avoid installing dodgy apps on the Google Play Store, but what if one of those apps turns out being one…

You can now buy smartphones through Standard Bank Mobile

Standard Bank Mobile, the mobile network offered by the eponymous bank, is now offering consumers smartphones in addition to mobile packages. The latest offering…

YouTube to remove ‘misleading family content’ to protect children from adult videos

In an effort to create a safer online space for children on its platform, YouTube is removing all content containing adult themes that purposefully target…

YouTube took down 210 channels linked to Hong Kong protests

In the midst of the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, Google announced that it disabled 210 YouTube channels associated with “coordinated influence operations” in…

Google Photos will now let you search for text in your camera roll

You can now search for text in images on Google Photos, a report by 9to5Google revealed on Thursday. “You spotted it! Starting this month,…

innovateAFRICA: 22 media projects get share of $1m

Twenty-two projects in the field of journalism have been selected by innovateAFRICA.fund to receive a share of US$1-million in funding and support. “The world…

Apple sells 78m iPhones in quarter, record revenue in tow

Apple didn’t have the greatest fourth quarter results last year, but the new iPhone has done massive business for the brand. “The company posted…

Is TrackOFF the internet security service you’ve been sorely missing?

With so much talk about hacking, identity theft and online fraud floating around in 2017, we’ll totally understand if you never want to switch…

CNN’s Facebook accounts briefly breached by OurMine

CNN’s Facebook accounts were briefly compromised this weekend by hacking collective OurMine, Mashable reports. The group, now infamous for gaining access to accounts to…

UberEATS Cape Town: 4 things you should know

UberEATS launched in Cape Town on Thursday, bringing another food delivery service to the city. The service hopes to service a “foodie” niche by…

Mozilla Firefox 51 now alerts users of dodgy HTTP logins

Mozilla Firefox has been steadily losing ground to the likes of Google’s Chrome n recent years, but the browser’s creator is slowly starting to…

UberEATS finally launches in Cape Town

UberEATS has been available in Johannesburg for a while now, bringing a Mr Delivery-style food service to smartphone users. Now, Capetonians can see what all…

WorldStarHipHop founder Lee O’Denat dies at 43

The WorldStarHipHop website grew from a place for music to a viral video phenomenon in the mid 2000s. In fact, its influence is still…

Your Android Pattern Lock isn’t secure at all, research suggests

Modern Android devices give users a number of authentication methods. From fingerprints to PIN codes, there are a slew of options to unlock your…

Flexibility, service excellence driving businesses to smaller service providers

Frustrated South African businesses are increasingly turning to smaller telecommunications service providers, drawn by their ability to innovate and craft bespoke solutions that are…

Hugo Barra has announced departure from Xiaomi

When Hugo Barra announced that he was leaving Google for Xiaomi back in 2013, there were many people questioning the move. But after overseeing…

Bidvest’s Snappdrive app will let you rent, drive its cars without keys

South African car rental company Bidvest has announced the launch of its first keyless car rental service, Snappdrive. The app allows users to locate,…

Microsoft to cut 700 jobs this week – report

Microsoft is expected to cut 700 jobs this week, being part of a group of 2850 cuts announced last year, it has been reported….

Think twice before grabbing popular photo app Meitu

Meitu, an app which allows users to gussy up their faces in an anime style, has quickly gone viral, but reports suggest that it…

Welcome to 2017: the year of the cloud

The past year has thrown a spotlight on the importance of availability — both of services and data. Whether it is a mobile network…

Mozilla’s redesigned logo evokes ‘language of the internet’

A logo redesign is a process fraught with danger… just ask Instagram if you need a reminder. But free software company Mozilla has taken…

MTN and Microsoft Partner to Bring AI Learning Tools to Millions Across Africa

HONOR South Africa – A Year in Review: Reflecting on Innovation, Inclusion, and the Road Ahead

HONOR Showcases Human-Centric Innovation at Africa Tech Festival 2025

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

TCL Levels Up Black Ops 7 With Next-Gen QD Mini LED Displays Built for Serious Gamers

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