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Twitter rolls Tips out to users globally and adds support for Bitcoin

Twitter has announced it will roll out its tip jar feature to users globally and will also let them send and receive tips in…

Curro hosting free coding and robotics boot camps for learners from any schools

Curro has announced that it will be hosting free coding and robotics boot camps at four of its schools in Gauteng and the Western…

You can now ditch the password for your Microsoft account

Microsoft has announced it’s giving users the option to remove the password for their accounts and use another sign-in method instead. It was first…

South African learners place in top 5 at international robotics contest

Two teams of Reddford House learners from South Africa were among the top five winners of the recent Inspired Builds 2021 robotics competition. The…

Scammers already targeting people with iPhone 13 offers

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has warned consumers to be on the lookout for scammers that attempt to sell them Apple products and iPhone 13 offers….

Engen 1app gets tipping feature for petrol attendants

Telkom has partnered with Engen to introduce a tipping feature on the Engen 1app for petrol attendants and Quickshop cashiers. Announced on 14 September,…

Information Regulator of South Africa concerned by breaches and ransomware attacks

The Information Regulator of South Africa has said it’s concerned by the number of security breaches in South Africa. This follows a ransomware attack…

Phishing and malware attacks rise as SA goes into COVID-19 lockdown

As South Africa prepares for a national lockdown, there’s another pressing threat for remote workers to think about alongside COVID-19: digital security. Cybersecurity firm…

Prepare for ‘contactless deliveries’ in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic

Couriers will now also practice the art of “social distancing” from this week as online retailers do their bit to mitigate the spread of…

Mobile malware attacks decreased in South Africa in 2019 – report

Mobile malware attacks decreased in South Africa in 2019 when compared to 2018, according to a new report by Kaspersky. The security firm noted…

The ‘password reset’ email phishing scam is still extremely effective

People are still falling for password reset phishing schemes online, this according to a report by KnowBe4. Phishing is the act of fraudulently attempting…

Facebook updates Privacy Checkup to ‘guide you through’ privacy on the platform

Facebook has updated its Privacy Checkup tool to help users better understand their privacy choices on the platform. According to the company, the new…

Have your passwords been stolen? Google Chrome will now tell you as you browse

Google on Tuesday revealed new updates coming to Chrome to help better protect users accounts and passwords in real-time as they browse the internet….

Ackermans launches its first cell phone and tech retail stores in Gauteng

South African retailer Ackermans has launched its own standalone cell phone and technology store called Ackermans Connect. The branches will be independent of the…

Makro on WhatsApp lets users find catalogues, ask questions and more

Have you added Makro as a contact on WhatsApp? Maybe you should. If you shop at the bulk retailer often, you can now shun…

You can now use your Vodacom account to pay for Microsoft store purchases

Vodacom customers can now purchase products from the Microsoft and Xbox online stores through their Vodacom account, the mobile network announced on Monday. Microsoft…

Record Black Friday for the US sees $7.4bn in sales, buoyed by mobile

Unsurprisingly, Black Friday 2019 was the biggest ever edition of the hallowed shopping day, racking up $7.4-billion in sales alone in the United States….

Cows that wear VR headsets are happier and produce better milk, apparently

Apparently, cows that spend time in virtual reality produce better quality milk. This is according to a Russian study reported by The Moscow Times,…

Google Pay expands its supported banks list, still not available in Africa

Google Pay’s global footprint just got a lot bigger, but it still doesn’t have so much as a toe in Africa. The company’s mobile…

New ransomware attack pretends to be a Windows 10 update file

As if installing Windows 10 updates aren’t stressful enough, fake Windows updates can now install ransomware to your computer. According to researchers at TrustWave,…

FNB Easy Zero account drops the monthly charges, adds a physical card

FNB on Thursday announced a new digital account offering called Easy Zero for those who want “a fully-fledged digital bank account with a card”…

Facebook on iOS 13 has a pretty creepy camera bug right now

A report by The Next Web on Tuesday revealed that Facebook has been secretly accessing iPhone users cameras. According to a tweet spotted by…

Facebook reveals 100 developers still had access to data in Groups

Facebook on Tuesday revealed that about 100 developers still had access to personal information in Groups despite the company updating Groups to prevent this…

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

iGaming FAQ: Answering the Most Common Questions for South African Players

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

How UVU Accelerate is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa

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

L2 charging and the power of dwell time

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