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Google reveals South Africa’s top election-related searches

Google has published data that shows what searches related to elections people in South Africa are making leading up to the 2021 municipal elections….

Google, UNESCO launch training programme for African journalists

Google and UNESCO have launched the Global Initiative for Excellence in Journalism Education to train and support journalists in Africa. The initiative aims to assist…

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,…

You can now walk the Great Wall of China with Google

Google has added a new page to its Art & Culture website that lets users explore the Great Wall of China via Augmented Reality…

Google commits $1 billion to digital transformation in Africa

At its first Google for Africa event, Google announced that it plans to invest $1 billion over five years to support digital transformation in…

The top Google searches in South Africa over the last 15 years

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Google Trends, Google has released the top searches on the search engine in South Africa over the past…

Google to roll out protection features for younger users

Google has announced new features to protect underage users, including the ability for parents to remove images of their children from search results. Announced…

Google celebrates Olympic Games with 16-bit Doodle game

Google has introduced a 16-bit Doodle game to its homepage to celebrate the 2021 Olympic Games, the largest-ever Doodle game the company has made….

Google updates privacy features for Chrome

Google has announced several new privacy feature updates for its Chrome browser, including controls to check what permissions users have granted individual websites. The…

How to find jobs using the Google Search widget

The Google search bar can be a useful tool for employment seekers thanks to a dedicated jobs portal that lets them filter listings across…

Google to launch new Google Drive for desktop app

Google has announced it is launching a new Google Drive desktop app that will act as a single cloud storage app for syncing files…

Google adding label to rapidly changing search results

Google is adding a label to users’ search results that tells them when the results are changing rapidly due to ongoing events. The update…

Google launches programmes for African women and startups

Google has announced it is launching multi-million Dollar grant programmes to support women and black-owned startups on the African continent. The programmes include the…

Google makes Workspace available to all account users

Google has revealed several changes to its Workspace app suite, including making it available to anyone who has a Google account. The tech giant…

Google releases Android 12 beta: Here are the highlights

Google has taken the wraps off of its first beta of Android 12, the next generation of the company’s mobile OS, highlighting several new…

Google Woolaroo: How to use the indigenous language tool

Google has launched a new tool called Woolaroo to compile and preserve indigenous languages. The company announced the tool on 5 May. It features…

Google Earth introduces Timelapse – Here’s how to use it

Google Earth no longer just explores space on our planet, it also explores time with the help of a new feature called Timelapse. The…

You can now use Google Lens on the web – Here’s how

Google has introduced its Lens feature to the web version of Google Photos. The news was first reported by 9to5Google on 11 April. Google…

Google calendar tracks COVID-19 lockdown hobby trends

Google has created a calendar where users can track what hobbies or activities were trending during lockdown in 2020. Google unveiled the platform on…

Gmail app crashing? Google tells users to update services

Following Gmail app crashes on 23 March, Google has advised users to update their Android System WebView and Google Chrome to resolve the issue….

Google pledges $25million for projects for women: SA organisations invited to apply

Google has announced that it will award $25 million in cash grants to non-profits and social organisations in its new Impact Challenge (GIC) for…

Google launches portal to explore South Africa virtually

Google and South African Tourism have partnered to launch an online exhibition that allows visitors to explore South Africa virtually. ‘South Africa: An Explorer’s…

Google searches for how to pronounce Gqeberha surge as Port Elizabeth gets new name

As South Africans saw the news that Port Elizabeth has a new name, local Google searches for how to pronounce Gqeberha surged. Minister of…

MTN announces MyMTN Home Uncapped internet now offers 5G plans

Spotify Wrapped 2021: How to see your personal music streaming trends for the year

Cape Town tumbles down Global Cities Index

Carry1st partners with PayPal and Chipper Cash to bring payments to Africa

World Mobile launches hybrid network into Zanzibar sky

Oppo launches A54s smartphone in South Africa: price and contract details

HUAWEI nova 9 smartphone and HUAWEI MateView GT monitor launch in South Africa

TCL QLED 4K C725 TV now available in South Africa: price and details

The 2022 new Ford Ranger is a bakkie for the future

Peugeot’s double-cab bakkie lands in South Africa

Land Rover introduces Defender with V8 engine to South Africa: Price and details