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Google Assistant has a new look

Google has given its Assistant app a makeover. “With a new makeover to the Assistant on phones, we’re making it even easier to get…

3 Twitter apps for Android that use less data

Now that the glorious days of MTN’s Free Twitter are over, and we’re done mourning, you’re probably intent on saving all the data you…

Google launches new voice control app for Android

Google has launched a new accessibility app for Android devices called Voice Access. The app “provides a hands-free experience for Android, letting people navigate…

Watch this painted elephant ‘fly’ across a billboard

Billboards can be obnoxious pimples on the picturesque face of South Africa’s beautiful landscape, but this example is perhaps an exception to the rule….

Google Maps’ new updates makes commuting across your city much easier

Google Maps is this week getting another update, specifically for people who travel across their city. The app will now feature a new “Commute”…

Everyone’s wondering what happened to the ANC’s website

If you’ve been wondering what happened to the ANC’s official website, well, it’s down. You can check for yourself here, but any attempts to…

Keep up to date with Panama Papers leak through Reddit

Reddit is a pretty incredible source of cat photos, but it can also be used to keep current with some of the world’s biggest…

Digital agencies: flash-in-the-pan fad, or here to go the distance?

The digital space is fluid, changing rapidly to meet the demands of digital audiences – and playing within it means being able to adapt…

10 elements every business homepage should have

The old saying “First impressions last” may be a cliché, but as with most clichés it really does ring true. In the digital age,…

Always put the user at the centre of your security strategy

A lack of policy-driven consequence is putting corporate South Africa at risk of being vulnerable to cyber attacks. Organisations often view security as a…

HR departments need to keep pace with technology’s accelerating speed

The world of human resources (HR) is changing at a speed that is leaving most HR departments behind. New technology is bringing more transparency…

Panama Papers: 10 things you need to know about the world’s biggest ever leak

The term “Panama Papers” is about to become a major part of the global lexicon. That’s because it represents something very big: the largest…

Net Prophet 2016 speakers include local tech heroes

Net Prophet, one of South Africa’s favourite geek events, is back in 2016 with a speaker line-up bristling with veterans of the South African…

3 content marketing mistakes that could kill your brand

When done right, content marketing has the potential to catapult your business into the limelight, earn you hordes of new followers, and drastically improve…

‘Jacob Zuma’ more popular than ‘April Fools Day’ on Google

President Jacob Zuma tonight took to the Luthuli House podium to comment on the Constitutional Court’s ruling regarding upgrades made to his Nkandla homestead….

5 ways brands can avoid having their ‘authentic’ marketing backfire

Marketing and authenticity seem like strange bedfellows. The whole purpose behind marketing is to capture people’s attention and then persuade them to buy a…

Sending payments online: what business need to know

Each year, society creeps ever closer to an entirely digital life. No matter your business, your customers are going to expect an easier way…

Google wins, loses on April Fool’s Day

It’s that time of the year, when tech firms and news websites decide to leap on the April Fool’s bandwagon. As usual, Google decided…

Are smart bots the way forward? Microsoft says yes

You’ve already dealt with auto-replies and robotic phone calls, but Microsoft still thinks that automation has a key role to play in your interactions…

3 key steps when conducting an online brand reputation audit

The way businesses approach marketing has seen a lot of shift in recent years. Internet has made it possible for new brands to market…

Why prepaid SIM cards are critical for businesses

Data traffic is expected to see an almost ten-fold increase by 2019, due to the growing range of new services and applications. However, while…

5 companies that will help you automate SEO-related processes in 2016

Although factors such as keyword distribution, domain age and URL structure still play a critical role in SEO, they are not really enough to…

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