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Facebook will soon tell you the origin of the ads on your Newsfeed

In an announcement posted to its Advertisers Hub, Facebook has revealed new transparency updates for users. Spotted first by TechCrunch, the updates will inform…

Google launches two new security updates for Safer Internet Day

Google has revealed two new updates to its security features on Safer Internet Day. “We’re always working to make sure your data is protected,…

Google debuts Live Transcribe, Sound Amplifier apps for Android Pie

Google has revealed two new accessibility apps for Android 9.0 Pie meant to help those with hearing difficulties. In a blog post, the company’s…

Mozilla Firefox 66 will mute autoplay videos by default

Developer Mozilla announced on Monday that Firefox 66 will mute automatically playing video content on web pages by default. This means that when you’re…

You can now lock WhatsApp with your face, fingerprint on iPhone

WhatsApp doesn’t want anyone who isn’t you reading your messages. On Tuesday the company announced that iPhone users can now enable Touch ID and…

6 big trailers and ads from the 2019 Super Bowl

On Sunday, the 53rd edition of the Super Bowl took place in Atlanta, USA, and as the American sporting tradition dictates, a number of…

US student who swapped SIMs to steal $5m in cryptocurrency pleads guilty

A US student could face more than 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty on Friday to stealing $5-million in cryptocurrency, reported Motherboard….

Microsoft sells its feature phone unit for $350m, Nokia devices coming

Microsoft’s mobile divisions are no stranger to upheaval. After all, the US company added Nokia’s mobile unit to the stable several years ago and mobile saw plenty of layoffs…

Is your website’s click-through-rate fundamental to page rank, organic results?

When considering click through rate (CTR) as a factor in ranking, there are numerous questions that come to mind. Does it affect how well…

Mobile money in South Africa: what’s in it for banks?

The 2015 State of the Industry Report on Mobile Financial Services tabled at the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona brings some interesting but not…

The state of IT: third-party apps, BYOD and cyber security

In the past, the way in which organizations handled technology was simple. An IT department would drive all the technology a company used, including…

5 interesting takeaways from Vodacom’s 2015/2016 annual earnings data

Vodacom has this week released (pdf) its financial numbers for 2015 (ending 31 March 2016), and based on the digits, it’s had a good…

You probably need to rewrite your website

When you think of refreshing your website, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? The overall look and feel, right? Have you ever…

You can now search for your next house within FNB’s mobile app

South African banking institution FNB today updated its app with the ability to search for property. That’s right, FNB is now expanding its reach…

MosQUito: The jQuery exploit that has your brand safety at risk

Advertisers, your brand safety is in jeopardy, and it’s not from a seedy traffic provider either. Rather, it’s human traffic that converts, and may…

Security management builds on integration

Navigating the landscape of enterprise security can be daunting – the threats typically fly under the radar, and the broad array of malware, hacks…

Need proof that content marketing is the future? Here it is

There is currently a heated debate going on between business owners across the globe: SEO vs. content marketing – which will do more for…

Google Chrome wants to block Flash Player by year-end

Adobe’s Flash Player, a plugin that has previously allowed millions of users to enjoy games and video content online, is slowly dying a well-deserved…

Telegram now lets users edit messages after they’ve been sent

Messaging app Telegram might be upstaged by WhatsApp in South Africa, but worldwide, it has amassed over 100-million users in its relatively short existence….

Here’s why Apple spent $1-billion on Chinese cab service Didi

Apple has made headlines this morning after it announced a US$1-billion investment in smart cab service Didi. The investment thus pits Apple directly against current cab…

Embracing digital transformation to become always-on

The climate today demands more from IT services. Being Always-On means more services are driven from the data centre. And with many lines of…

Programmatic buying and what it means for advertisers

Programmatic buying is often described as ‘the future of display advertising’, but with the inevitable expansion of the digital media landscape, specifically display ads,…

Generation Z goals: prepare for a job that doesn’t exist yet and meet a machine

With the rise of robots, artificial intelligence and automation, today’s comfortable careers are no longer an option for jobseekers from Generation Z. The majority…

HONOR 400 and 400 Pro Redefine AI Smartphone Innovation for South African Users

Epson Partners with Global Icon Shakira to Inspire Youth Creativity Across Africa and Beyond

Why South Africa’s AI Moment Demands Bold Leadership, Not Just Tech Adoption

Ocellics Reinvents Fund Factsheets with Automation-Driven Platform for Investment Managers

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Why 3 Out of 4 South African SMEs Still Can’t Raise Capital

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

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves

JLR channels its Camel Trophy history