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10 of the coolest hidden Google tricks

Google is awesome. Yes, there have been questions raised about its new privacy policy and creepy Safari tracking. But let’s put that aside for a…

Search trends suggest SA is turning to ‘homemade alcohol’ during lockdown

South Africans are focusing on learning during the lockdown, with some perhaps considering impromptu careers in craft brewing and homemade alcohol. As lockdown enters…

South Africa hits Google with searches for ‘face masks’ and ‘hand sanitizer’

If you’re heading to the shops to stock up on supplies this weekend, it could be a busy one. According to data from Google,…

Google Search might look a bit different in the coming weeks

After updating Search on desktop to match its mobile counterpart, Google on Friday revealed that it will soon begin experimenting with different looks and…

Google Search will soon suggest collections based on your searches

Google last week revealed new updates coming to Collections on Search that will allow users to access their frequently visited websites more efficiently. Though…

Google Search will now show you shoppable results for clothes in one place

Google on Wednesday revealed a new feature on Search that gives users a simpler way to shop for fashion items on mobile. According to…

Google’s changing how you search for and read news online

Searching for news on Google is about to change in a big way. Instead of displaying top news stories in search in a single…

Load shedding, elections and the Rugby World Cup: what SA searched for in 2019

With the year and decade coming to an end, Google revealed what South Africans spent their time searching for over the past twelve months,…

Google Search will now highlight ‘key moments’ in YouTube videos

Google on Tuesday revealed a new feature in Search that will show you “key moments” in videos to help you find more relevant information….

Google launches ‘swipe right’ feature for movies and series in Search

Google wants you to rate movies and series online in the same way you judge people on dating apps. In a blog post on…

You can now listen to and search for podcasts within Google Search

If you want to listen to podcasts but don’t subscribe to any audio-streaming services, Google’s got you covered. The company on Friday revealed that…

Trips is dead, but Google’s travel feature ambitions are only just beginning

Now that Google Trips is officially dead for mobiles, Google’s looking elsewhere to beef up its travel offerings. As promised, a bevy of new…

Google Trips is dead, its features are moving to Google Maps and Search

It’s been a long time coming, but Google Trips is officially dead after support for the app came to an end on Monday. Google’s…

Google News to getting a redesigned UI for Search on desktop

Google News is getting a new look for Search on desktop in the coming weeks, Google revealed on Thursday. “The refreshed design makes publisher…

Google lets you pin live Cricket World Cup scores to your phone’s screen

Google on Wednesday debuted a new ICC Cricket World Cup information portal available from within the Google Search app. “Over the next six weeks,…

Google gives Search a ‘visual refresh’ on mobile

Google on Wednesday revealed a new look for Search on mobile and the way that search results appear on the platform. The “visual refresh”…

BLF, ANC and EFF most popular parties on Google after 2019 elections

Google search trends have revealed what South Africans have been querying 48 hours since the 2019 election results were announced by the IEC. Along…

Update: EFF remains a hot topic on Election Day, Google reveals

Update, 5pm: South Africans have gone from wondering where their voting stations are, to the results of the 2019 Elections. They’re jumping the gun…

Google reveals South Africa’s mindset before 2019 elections

It’s election week, South Africa. Do you know who you’re crossing on your ballot? Well, if you don’t, you still have a few days…

Enjoy Eskom’s growing load shedding crisis visualised by Google

You’re probably sick to death of hearing about Eskom’s woes and load shedding, the government’s floundering attempts to fix the ailing enterprise, and what…

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters tops US Google Search after Tebow engagement

On Thursday former NFL player Tim Tebow announced his engagement to South Africa’s former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters. Tebow broke the news on Instagram…

New activity cards feature groups and remembers your Google searches

A new Google Search feature will let you save your search history in categories for you to revisit at a later date. “To help…

South Africa searched for the strangest things this year on Google

Google has released its 2018’s Year in Search report, a look at the most searched for terms, queries, and trends that took place around…

Government to help fund affordable internet solution for South Africa

Uber competitor DiDi launches in Cape Town on 17 May with discounts

African money gateway Paystack launches in South Africa

Amanda du-Pont launches South African beauty startup

R3.9-billion expansion of V&A Waterfront’s Canal District approved

Game Builder Garage: A Nintendo game that lets you make other games

NASA records natural radio signal coming from Venus

How to identify and fix Wi-Fi dead spots in your home

Volvo launches online store in South Africa

The Hyundai Sante Fe is a Korean all-terrain luxury SUV

Huawei enters automobile market with electric car debut