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MiniMeme Podcast #10: The sombre sides of social media

Welcome to MiniMeme, the biweekly podcast about anything that tickles the Burn Media junior staff’s fancy! On today’s episode, Julia Breakey and Daniel Mpala…

This Chrome extension reverts Twitter’s character count changes

Some people are really, really against Twitter’s 280 character tweets. The list includes one Iggy Azalea, the Chrissy Teigen and a Steven King. But…

NASA, Uber are serious about bringing flying taxis to cities by 2023

In an unlikely partnership, NASA has sought the services of Uber to build air control software that will manage the flying taxis of the…

Instagram now lets you upload throwback photos, videos to your Story

Do you have gigs and gigs of previously captured photos and video you just wish you could publish to your Instagram Story? Well, now…

Snapchat is ‘redesigning’ its app, hits 178m daily active users

After seeing its growth stunted by Facebook’s similar products, Snapchat is pondering a number of changes to the app. In a Q3 2017 investors…

Facebook suggests users upload nudes to avoid revenge porn

Worried that an abusive ex may upload intimate images of you to social media? Facebook may have a solution for you, though maybe not in…

It’s official: Twitter’s 280 character tweets are rolling out worldwide

Christmas has come early for talkative tweeters. Starting this week, Twitter will roll out its 280 character tweet limit to all 330-million of its…

Why digital entertainment platforms are evolving faster than ever

Five years ago, launching a decent streaming platform took millions. Now? A teenager with a laptop can build something that reaches millions. That shift…

Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association

Samsung heads into CES 2026 with momentum Samsung Electronics is closing out 2025 with a strong signal of where its future tech ambitions lie….

GPT 5.2 lands in the API and could reshape how SA builds with AI

OpenAI has launched GPT 5.2, a major model upgrade now available in both the API and ChatGPT. It is described as the company’s most…

WhatsApp Beta Tests Cross-Platform Messaging and AI Replies as South Africans Spot Early Signs

WhatsApp’s 2025 update surge is in full motion and South Africa is once again at the front of the global test pool. With more…

Netflix moves to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $82.7B deal as regulators prepare for a global showdown

Netflix has officially announced its intention to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming assets in a proposed $82.7 billion deal that, if approved, would reshape…

OpenAI’s new offline AI model could reshape Africa’s app market in 2026

The breakthrough that changes everything OpenAI has revealed a compact offline AI model that can run fully on-device. No cloud connection. No data usage….

AI side hustles are becoming South Africa’s newest obsession

A new digital side hustle is taking off Across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, a new kind of side hustle is starting to reshape…

Monitors Are the New Power Move in Africa’s Gaming Boom

Africa’s gaming surge is changing what players need Africa’s gaming market has officially entered a new era. With South Africa now valued at over…

Three South African Schools Win Global Recognition in Robotics Innovation

Three South African schools have earned top global honours in the Inspired Builds robotics competition, a worldwide STEM challenge that involved 111 schools across…

HONOR Showcases Human-Centric Innovation at Africa Tech Festival 2025

A standout presence at Africa’s leading technology showcase Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR wrapped up a successful three days at the Africa…

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…

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