John McAfee: Tech wiz found dead in a prison cell
It is believed that John McAfee committed suicide. He was found hanging in a Barcelona prison cell just before his extradition to the US.
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Dimension Data chair Jeremy Ord resigns amid court case
Dimension Data chair and four other executives resign amid unequal remuneration court case.
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Windows 11 leaked – here’s what it looks like
Windows 11 leaked ahead Microsoft’s virtual launch.
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Internet shutdown: Major websites are not loading, here’s why
The internet shutdown was felt around the world. Here’s what may have caused it.
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PS5 games releasing in June 2021
June will see a large selection of new PS5 games added to the console’s library. Here’s the full list:
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Nigeria joins North Korea, China in banning Twitter
Nigeria joins a list of authoritarian regimes that have an indefinite ban placed on Twitter.
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Apple reveal new purple iPhone including a range of new gadgets
Apple gets fans excited over new purple iPhone and other colourful and improved gadgets set to release soon!
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Ingenuity: NASA flies first helicopter on Mars [video]
NASA successfully commissioned the controlled flight of a small helicopter on Mars, a planet with an atmosphere so thin, it accounts for 1% of Earth’s density.
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WhatsApp privacy update: Five important things you need to know
WhatsApp will share more of your personal information from February and you have no choice.
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SABC wants Netflix users to pay TV licence fees
SABC is gunning for users of streaming services – irrespective of where they access content – to pay TV licence fees.
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Facebook Live: Artists will be able to charge viewers for online events
Facebook Live will allow artists the opportunity to monetize online concert events.
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COVID-19 in SA: Govt launches hi-tech platform to monitor fake news
Fake news is the greatest threat to our efforts in stopping the spread of COVID-19.
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WhatsApp: Get COVID-19 information instantly on your phone
Get daily updates on COVID-19 from the World Health Organisation, straight on your WhatsApp. Here’s how you can activate this cool feature:
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PS5 fans left deflated: No hardware reveal but here’s what we know
The PS5 console already has an edge over the Xbox Series X in tech specs. This is what can be expected from Sony’s next gen console.
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Travis Scott skin coming to Fortnite: Here’s what we know
Travis Scott skin in Fortnite? It looks very possible.
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Coronavirus: Apple issues tips on how to disinfect your iPhone
Based on Screen Time data, iPhone users touch their devices at least 58 times a day. This may not bode well in the era of #coronavirus
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Conspiracy theorists pin coronavirus outbreak on 5G technology
Conspiracy theorists claim that 5G has a lot to do with the advent of coronavirus.
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FIFA 21: Everything you need to know about this year’s FUT Birthday
FIFA 21 FUT Birthday reportedly starts tonight. Here’s everything you need to know.
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TikTok faces lawsuit from 12-year-old UK girl
TikTok is in hot water for allegedly misusing children’s data and wearing the cape of justice is a 12-year-old girl from the UK.
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Must be nice: Instagram rolls out food orders feature in these countries
Mark Zuckerberg has done it yet again. Instagram now allows businesses to set up food orders on the platform.
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Comparing Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Showmax 2020 prices in SA
You could have Netflix, Showmax and Amazon Prime Video subscriptions and still be paying a third of a DStv Premium package.
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Zoom meetings: How to set up the perfect lighting at home
Maintain a professional look at home with these natural lighting techniques for video conferencing.
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Take this COVID-19 test to assess your risk of infection
This COVID-19 test, developed by a Nigerian ICT business, is a way to self diagnose and seek coronavirus treatment early.
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Coronavirus in China: Apple reopens its stores after one-month shutdown
It is business as usual in China as Apple reopened all 44 of its stores in the region, on Friday.
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Cricket Through the Ages: Try out this SA-developed game on Apple Arcade
Check out this SA-developed game on #AppleArcade
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Multichoice wages subscription war with Netflix
Multichoice wants to take on Netflix and its plan is investing in local content to increase its subscription base.
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Facebook SA clarifies WhatsApp ‘privacy’ scare
WhatsApp won’t see your messages or listen in to your calls, Facebook SA confirms.
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Gab becomes new home for far-right extremists
Gab.com is growing faster by the day, as more extremists look for a new home.
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Parler: Tech giants cancel US social media app
Parler CEO John Matze says they are trying to move to a new provider: “We have many competing for our business.”
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Here’s how much you’ll pay to watch Amazon Prime on DStv
Amazon Prime Video can now be accessed on DStv at the touch of a button.