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Google updates SOS alerts to include ‘visual information’ about natural disasters

Google on Thursday revealed new updates to its SOS alert feature that will include “visual information” about natural disasters on Search and Maps. “Now,…

Facebook will stop preinstalling its apps on Huawei devices

A report by Reuters on Friday revealed that Facebook has suspended pre-installation of its mobile apps on Huawei devices. This means that Huawei phones…

Google lets you pin live Cricket World Cup scores to your phone’s screen

Google on Wednesday debuted a new ICC Cricket World Cup information portal available from within the Google Search app. “Over the next six weeks,…

Soon you will be able to order Uber Eats from your Uber app

TechCrunch on Wednesday revealed that Uber is working on integrating a web version of Uber Eats into its main ride app. This means that…

Netflix’s new feature lets you browse trailers like Instagram Stories

Just as Instagram’s current layout was inspired by many Snapchat features, Netflix is drawing its design cues from the former. The streaming service’s app…

Support for Google Trips’ app will end in August 2019

Google’s sharpening the hatchet once again in 2019. In a year that has seen the demise of YouTube Gaming, automatic response app Reply and…

Instagram is letting companies ‘promote’ influencers’ posts as ads

Instagram is about to shove even more advertising down your throat according to a new blog post on Tuesday. The social network announced that…

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg visits Nigeria in African knowledge quest

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is currently on a business trip to Africa, according to his Facebook page. Zuckerberg stopped over in Nigeria, Facebook‘s largest…

European Commission finds Apple guilty of tax evasion

The European Commission this week has found Apple guilty of receiving undue tax benefits from Ireland worth up to €13-billion. “Member States cannot give tax…

Google login pages aren’t safe at all, research finds

Those comforting Google login pages might not be safe at all, according to a security researcher’s latest findings. Taking a deeper look at Google’s…

Microsoft SA talks numbers behind Windows 10 Anniversary Update

The South African arm of Microsoft recently held a Windows 10 Anniversary event to order to highlight the new update. While the software came…

Twitter now shares ad revenue with content creators

In hopes to compete with YouTube and Instagram, Twitter will now share advertising revenue with those who upload videos to the service. This is…

Google Crowdsource app wants your help to better Google’s services

Google Crowdsource is the company’s latest app that harnesses the power of the people. It aims to leverage user input to test, and improve,…

Apple reportedly working on a Snapchat clone

We’ve already seen Instagram copy Snapchat by implementing Instagram Stories (a take on Snapchat Stories), while Line’s developer released a Snapchat-like platform of its own. The…

Update: Leslie Jones’ website hacked, nude photos released

Update, 25 August, 10.10am: In light of the hack, Twitter leapt to Leslie Jones’ support. But while that included a swathe of her fans,…

DIY lovers: Cape Town Mini Maker Faire returns this Friday

After a successful debut event at the V&A Waterfront last year, the Cape Town Mini Maker Faire is returning to the city this weekend….

Good Buy Jo aims to unify South Africa’s messy online retail space

If you think of price comparison websites or product directories, you’ll likely think of PriceCheck. But PriceCheck is getting a new competitor in the…

Cyber security, protecting data backups should go hand in hand

In the always-on enterprise, cyber security is an ongoing concern. More importantly, it has evolved to become not just a threat to desktop computers…

South Africa’s CLEVVA is making AI-powered virtual advisors a thing

Artificial intelligence is impressing us more everyday, as the technology demonstrates amazing learning capabilities and flexibility. It’s not just the likes of Google, Apple…

iOS 10 could launch 30 September, according to Barbra Streisand

How pissed off do you get if Android‘s Google Now or iOS‘s Siri mispronounces your name? Not as upset as Barbra Streisand we imagine….

Report: Apple buys Silicon Valley health startup Gliimpse

According to report by Fast Company, Cupertino-based mobile and services giant Apple has acquired personal health startup Gliimpse for an undisclosed amount. The niche…

Update: Gawker.com will shut down next week

Update 2, 18 August 2016, 10.44pm: Univision plans to integrate Gawker’s assets into its own pop culture website platform Fusion, according to a tweet….

Don’t share it! Spot fake news and images with these tips

The internet has largely delivered on its promise to revolutionise the way we access information and news in general. Unfortunately, we’ve also seen the rise of fake…

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