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Hands-free Tiktok hack you need

Scroll Tiktok videos with only your voice. Video-sharing platform Tiktok has one feature for iPhone users that’s incredibly handy for scrolling through videos while…

Here’s what Twitter checkmark colours will mean

The incoming introduction of different colour checkmarks will possibly filter the fake from the authentic while identifying politicians from celebrities. Twitter will introduce different…

How Diesel supplied by PetroSA to Eskom may reach for your pocket

National power utility Eskom downgraded load shedding to stage 3 on Friday going into the weekend due to a new deal with PetroSA. The…

Here’s how Game got on to the Metaverse to score you R 70 000

Massmart retail giant Game has announced it has dipped into the metaverse, an innovative move for the chain store. Through a game named Roblox,…

Eskom, load shedding, and the total grid collapse message causing panic

Eskom issued a statement on Tuesday warning against a viral message seeking to cause panic doing the rounds. The viral message alleged Eskom was…

DSTv Streama is viewing on the go without a satellite dish

If you don’t already have a satellite dish installed outside your home, then this streaming box package might just be for you from Multi…

Why Elon Musk may have a Donald Trump, Kanye West problem

Two highly controversial people have two things in common, they’re both highly opinionated, and both have been booted of Twitter only to be reinstated….

DiDi e-hailing app launches in Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Ekurhuleni

E-hailing app and Uber alternative DiDi is launching in the Gauteng cities of Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Ekurhuleni, the company has announced. The app, which…

Western Cape launches library e-book service

The Western Cape’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has launched a new service to offer e-books and audiobooks to the province’s library members….

SA property company becomes first to test cryptocurrency rental deposits

Property manager Quorum Holdings has announced it is testing and accepting rental deposits in the form of cryptocurrency from tenants. The company announced on…

Tinder to make ID verification available to all users

Tinder has announced that an ID verification feature, which lets app users verify their identity on the app, will soon be available to all…

Grocery deliveries on Uber Eats up by 1860%

Uber Eats has revealed that since it started offering the service in March 2020, deliveries of grocery and essential products have increased by 1860%….

The top Google searches in South Africa over the last 15 years

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Google Trends, Google has released the top searches on the search engine in South Africa over the past…

Facebook adds end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls on Messenger

Facebook has announced it has added end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls on its Messenger app, as well as new controls for disappearing…

What to know about the new KFC WhatsApp ordering feature

KFC has announced that customers can now order food for collection from certain restaurants using WhatsApp. The service, launched this month, is fully automated…

TikTok to add safety changes to accounts with underage users

TikTok has announced several safety changes to accounts with underage users, including new Direct Message prompts and a cut-off time for push notifications. The…

Twitter undergoes a facelift, changes app design

Twitter has rolled out several design changes on the app including high-contrast colours, increased space, and a brand-new typeface called Chirp. The social media…

Google to roll out protection features for younger users

Google has announced new features to protect underage users, including the ability for parents to remove images of their children from search results. Announced…

Woolworths to launch Tap & Go points in stores to order, sample products

Woolworths has announced it will launch Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in its stores to let customers order products, as well as sample them,…

Brand confirms it was behind viral #ILoveEatingRussians trend

A South African brand has confirmed that it was behind the viral #ILoveEatingRussians hashtag that trended on Twitter in the first week of August….

eVOD: New streaming service launches in South Africa

South African broadcast company eMedia Investments has launched a new on-demand streaming service called eVOD in an exclusive partnership with MTN. Launched on 5…

RentMyRide relaunches after offline period during COVID-19

South African car-sharing and rental platform RentMyRide has relaunched after it went offline during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company announced the relaunch on 29…

You can now use your FNB card with Apple Pay

FNB has added support for Apple Pay which lets its customers using Apple devices create virtual cards and make contactless transactions. Announced on 3…

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HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

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