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Truecaller launches Smart SMS feature in Africa

Truecaller has added a new SMS feature to its app that filters important messages and protects users from spam and fraud. Smart SMS is…

Vodacom partners with SETA, colleges to create 500 internships

Vodacom has partnered with W&RSETA and several tertiary education institutions to create 500 internships and training opportunities for young graduates. The network provider announced…

WeBuyCars launches online car auction portal

WeBuyCars has launched an online auction for customers in the wake of growing online sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. The online portal features a…

10 African animated short films coming to Disney+

Disney+ has announced ten original animated short films sourced from creators across the African continent will debut on the streaming service in late 2022….

YouTube bans political, alcohol ads from masthead

YouTube has banned ads about gambling, alcohol, politics, and prescription drugs from its masthead, the website’s most prominent advertisement slot. Axios reported the ban…

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in 2025

Microsoft has revealed when it will end support for Windows 10, with the date rounding off to ten years since the OS first launched….

Netflix announces training programme candidates – and six are from South Africa

Netflix has announced the 12 participants selected for its two creative skills development initiatives for Africa — with six candidates from South Africa taking…

Instagram is killing the underused and super creepy ‘following’ activity tab

Instagram is doing away with its “following” activity tab, a feature that allows you to see your followers activity on the platform. The invasive…

Jacquard by Google turns normal clothing into smart wearables

Google on Thursday revealed new updates to Jacquard, the company’s “ambient computing” smart tag. According to the company, ambient computing turns “everyday, ordinary things”…

Google Shopping gets a redesign in the United States

In an effort to make online shopping more simple, Google on Thursday revealed a redesigned version of Google Shopping for both web and mobile….

Instagram Threads: Facebook’s new ‘camera-first’ app for your closest friends

Facebook on Thursday officially revealed Instagram Threads, a new standalone “camera-first” app designed to keep Instagram friends connected. The app allows users to share…

Google Lens now features ‘style ideas’ to help you plan your looks

Google Lens can now help you put an outfit together with “style ideas”, a new feature that allows you to search for fashionable looks…

A WhatsApp bug might have let hackers access files, messages using GIFs

According to a report by The Next Web, files and messages on WhatsApp were vulnerable to a bug that could be exploited by malicious…

Google adds Incognito Mode to Maps, auto-deleting history to YouTube

Google on Wednesday revealed new privacy features for Maps, YouTube and the Google Assistant that aim to help users keep their online activities as…

Uber Works is a new app that connects job seekers with employers

Uber on Wednesday announced the launch of a new app that gives job seekers and employers a platform to connect. Called Uber Works, the…

Google’s Password Checkup will monitor all your passwords for your own safety

Google may be slowly putting an end to passwords, but that isn’t stopping the company from helping you ensure your current passwords are safe….

Instagram’s Restrict feature lets you hide comments from rude followers

Instagram on Wednesday announced the official rollout of Restrict, a new feature that will allow users to shadow ban selected followers. The company first…

Microsoft’s OneDrive Personal Vault is rolling out worldwide

Microsoft on Monday announced the worldwide rollout of its Personal Vault on OneDrive, a feature previously exclusive to Canada, New Zealand and Australia. The…

What can we learn from corporate responses to the world’s biggest security breaches?

Over the past few years, data breaches have become increasingly common and have affected a great many high-profile organisations. In 2019 alone, Flipboard, Facebook,…

Telkom debuts its Social Bundles for social media users on a budget

SMS bundles are slowly becoming less relevant, and thankfully networks are well aware of this. Speaking of which, Telkom on Tuesday announced it will…

Google’s ‘Personal Safety’ app will detect car crashes, call 911 for you

A report by XDA Developers on Monday revealed that Google’s upcoming Pixel 4 smartphones will include a new “Personal Safety” app that can detect…

Google’s Android 10 (Go Edition) will be 10% faster and more ‘memory efficient’

Google on Wednesday revealed new improvements coming to Android 10 (Go Edition), the company’s operating system for entry-level smartphones. According to the company, Android 10…

Three South African Schools Win Global Recognition in Robotics Innovation

Temu Chooses Nigerian Startup Dellyman To Power Nationwide Deliveries

HONOR Hands Mzansi More Value This Black Friday with Major Smartphone and Tablet Deals

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

OPPO Brings Its Most Affordable Smartphone to South Africa with the New A6x

HONOR’s X7d Gets a Festive Boost with Free Screen Protection