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This is how global internet speeds changed in 2017

You may not feel it if you’re still using ADSL over century-old copper lines in South Africa, but global internet speeds over both fixed…

Lens Studio lets anyone create lenses for Snapchat

Snap’s latest desktop app Lens Studio lets anyone from students to full-time developers create their own lenses for Snapchat and its users. The app…

Facebook’s testing a Windows-like multiple login toggle

Have an annoying family member who always uses your computer and subsequently your Facebook account? Well, the company has a solution for that. A…

Facebook sees you when you’re creeping, rewards you with repeat content

Will Facebook ever stop trying to be the absolute creepiest it can be? Probably not. In a small update issued to the News Feed this…

Stars Wars: The Last Jedi: frenetic, powerful, a joy to behold

Stars Wars: The Last Jedi does not start well. The exposition plods, the editing jars, and the dialogue feels unnatural. Just as emotional moments…

Messenger doubled its real-time video chats to 17b in 2017

Facebook Messenger has had a pretty interesting 2017, despite some embarrassing mistakes like that Stories clone “Day” no one used. According to the company,…

Google Maps Go is the latest lightweight Android app

We’ve seen quite a few lightweight versions of popular apps this year and now, it’s time for Google Maps to join the party, in…

Smart TVs Are Becoming South Africa’s New Smart-Home Control Hubs

The living room becomes mission control for home tech South African homes are stepping deeper into the smart-living era, and the living room is…

Checkers vs Woolies vs Pick n Pay: SA Grocery Apps Gear Up for November Delivery Surge

Festive shopping becomes a delivery stress test South Africa’s holiday season is no longer only about packed malls and last minute trolley battles. It…

South Africa’s Telcos Turn to AI As Networks Enter a Reliability Era

AI becomes the new network backbone South Africa’s telecom industry is not chasing hype any longer. After years of competing on tower density and…

New Ookla Insights Show MTN Holding Mobile Speed Lead as Vodacom Claims 5G Advantage

South Africa’s mobile networks are once again setting the pace for the continent. New performance data from Ookla shows MTN and Vodacom dominating mobile…

Motorola and Swarovski Bring Foldable Luxury to South Africa with the Brilliant Collection

A fusion of technology and luxury Motorola Mobility has officially unveiled the Motorola Brilliant Collection by Swarovski®, a limited edition collaboration that blends cutting-edge…

Sanlam Fintech Expands Its AI Coach to Tackle South Africa’s Medical Access Gap

AI meets healthcare in a first for South African fintech Sanlam Fintech is broadening its reach beyond money management with an upgrade to its…

OPPO A6 Pro 5G launches in South Africa with bigger battery and tougher build

Built for South African lifestyles OPPO has officially launched the A6 Pro 5G in South Africa, bringing a combination of power, durability, and sleek…

OPPO South Africa Enters New Growth Phase with Jace Chen as CEO

A New Chapter for OPPO in South Africa OPPO South Africa has appointed Jace Chen as its new Chief Executive Officer, signalling a shift…

Understanding Forex Market Liquidity in South Africa

The South African Forex market offers access to global currency pairs with increasingly sophisticated platforms and tools. One of the most important concepts for…