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Netflix now allows users to kick off accounts with new feature

As part of Netflix’s campaign to curb password sharing and limit the number of devices that have access to an account, the streaming service…

Businesses take beating as Eskom changes load shedding stages

Eskom on Tuesday said the country should get used to prolonged outages at least for the next few months. The national power utility will…

Why Apple is being sued for knowing too much without user consent

iPhone maker Apple is in hot water following speculation that the bitten apple firm has been collecting user data, even when users had changed…

How to survive incoming brutal wave of layoffs, hiring freeze

A reduction in the number of jobs in an organization is inevitable especially considering drastic tech changes which make production simpler not to mention…

What that Apple $450 million, satellite injection on emergency SOS will do

In a whopping $450 million cash injection, Apple has announced it will invest in its satellite network and ground stations to power emergency SOS…

Crypto FTX crash, was it planned? here’s what you need to know

One of the world’s largest trading platforms for cryptocurrency exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy last week following suspicious unauthorized transactions at the firm. The…

WhatsApp tests self chat feature, great for quick notes

Social messaging giant WhatsApp is testing a new feature to send messages to yourself on iOS and Android. This feature allows users to send…

Reasons why remote work should stick around [Opinion]

The notion of remote work has become increasingly ingrained in the business landscape over the last few years. As new generations of workers reject…

Last minute gift ideas that you can buy online

We’ve all been there. Life’s snowballing list of responsibilities takes over your mind and then you suddenly remember that fast-approaching birthday or that something…

SARS warns of scammers stealing tax refunds through eFiling profiles

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned taxpayers about scammers who are stealing refunds by gaining access to eFiling profiles. The tax service…

Reddit Recap 2021: South African ‘Phone Robbie’ viral cash-in-transit video among top posts of the year

Reddit has released its Recap 2021, highlighting some of the major moments and top posts on the platform. Among the top upvoted posts on…

What did South Africans search for in 2021? Google reveals top search trends

Google has released its annual Year in Search results, revealing the top searches for users around the world and in South Africa. The search…

Someone has already spent over R100k in one Black Friday purchase

PayFast has launched its annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday live spending tracker, with the dashboard showing that someone has already spent over R100…

Checkers LiquorShop launches online with rare stock that costs up to R70k

The Shoprite Group has announced the launch of LiquorShop Online, bringing its Checkers bottle store franchise to the web. The website offers home delivery,…

Xtra Savings deals now on Checkers Sixty60 app

Checkers has announced that its Xtra Savings rewards programme and deals are now available on the Checkers Sixty60 app. This is the latest feature…

You can now compare mobile, data plans through the Hippo.co.za website

A partnership between Mondo and Hippo.co.za now allows consumers to compare mobile and data deals through the Hippo website. The website lets users compare…

FNB virtual cards now work with contactless wallet payment features

FNB has announced its customers can now use their virtual cards on their mobile devices for contactless Tap to Pay and Scan to Pay…

Bolt Food launches in Johannesburg

Bolt has announced the launch of its food delivery service in Johannesburg, offering on-demand takeout delivery from over 300 restaurants in the area. The…

These are the top brands cybercriminals like to pose as when phishing

Check Point Research has listed the brands that cybercriminals like to pose as most when targeting online users with phishing scams. Check Point Research,…

Twitch gives update on security leak, says user details weren’t exposed

Twitch has provided an update on a security leak it experienced earlier this month, confirming it did not expose users’ login credentials. In a…

Twitch confirms security leak, resets users’ stream keys out of caution

Twitch has confirmed that it experienced a security leak and in an act of caution, has reset the stream keys of all of its…

Personal data of South Africans compromised in Department of Justice breach

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) has warned that malware that attacked its IT system may have exposed the personal data of…

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