Cyril Ramaphosa may have been ‘hacked’ – What we know
A recent report by Amnesty International revealed Cyril Ramaphosa and 14 other leaders may have been “hacked”.
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Google adds more privacy features in Chrome
The updated safety controls will make it easier to keep track of which site has permission to what information.
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Joe Biden withdraws claims Facebook is ‘killing people’ [video]
Biden explains what he meant by the statement.
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Watch live: Jeff Bezos lifts off to space in first-ever human flight
Jeff Bezos is set to launch out of planet Earth with his brother in the world’s first-ever crewed flight to space.
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How to get verified on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Here’s how you can get the blue tick badge next to your name on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Microsoft is gifting their employees R21,5k pandemic bonus
Microsoft has 175,508 employees worldwide and most employees who are non-executives are eligible.
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Instagram launches Security Checkup – what we know
Have you ever been hacked before? This new Security Checkup might put you at ease.
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REvil: Ransomware group websites become unreachable
It is not clear if this is another move to draw attention or they have backed down.
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Amazon radar sensor given green light to monitor sleep
The US FCC has approved Amazon’s plan to use radar sensors on its devices to monitor sleep.
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Sundar Pichai: Google CEO warns of threats to internet freedom
According to BBC, Pichai says many countries are restricting the flow of information, and the model is often taken for granted.
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Microsoft acquires cybersecurity firm RiskIQ – what we know
Microsoft has reportedly agreed to pay more than R7 billion for the security software provider.
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iPad Mini: Redesigned model to launch soon – what we know
According to Bloomberg, the long-anticipated iPad Mini update will have a smaller bezel and possibly remove the home button.
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Joe Biden to sign order to crack down big tech – what we know
Biden is concerned big tech have obtained outsize market power and wants agencies that approve mergers to pay close attention to them.
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WeChat deleted accounts of student LGBTQ groups in China
At least two student LGBTQ groups have issued statements in response to their WeChat accounts being removed.
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Google faces antitrust lawsuit over Google Play fees – here’s what happened
Google is currently embroiled in a cluster of lawsuits, which include an antitrust lawsuit by 36 states. Here’s what happened.
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Trump sues Facebook, Twitter, Google to restore his social media accounts
The former president of the US has been suspended from social media since the Capitol riots.
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KPMG: SA tech startups recognised as innovators
South African tech start-ups, Khula! and Ukheshe claimed victory at prestigious KPMG Global Tech Innovator launch.
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Google, Facebook threaten to quit Hong Kong over new privacy laws
Asia Internet Coalition, which includes Google and Facebook threaten to cease operations in Hong Kong.
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GB WhatsApp: Everything we know about this ‘clone’ app
GB WhatsApp is a cloned version of WhatsApp and many people have been using it. Here’s how it differs from the official app.
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Microsoft, Google end 6-year-old cease-fire in legal battles
After six years Microsoft and Google made a pact to end a legal battle, the two tech giants have decided not to renew their pact.
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TikTok: the company algorithm and AI tech are now up for sale
Tiktok’s parent company, ByteDance, has started selling its AI to other companies.
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Kaseya ransomware attack – what you need to know
The Kaseya ransomware attack has affected over 1 000 companies in the world,
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Jeff Bezos is stepping down as Amazon CEO – what’s next for him?
Bezos steps down from the company after 27 years he founded it.
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Windows 11 will leave out a lot of PCs behind – here are requirements
It seems a lot of people will just have to buy new PCs.
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Google is phasing out APKs on the Play Store – what does this mean?
Developers will now have to use Android App Bundles, a new format that Google launched in 2018.
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Microsoft Office is now free for all SAns under 25
Your South African ID can get you a free premium MS Office 365 account. Here’s how.
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Tiktok removes over seven million underage users
Tiktok has removed more than seven million suspected underage users over the first quarter of this year.
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Five popular tech innovations in 2021
The pandemic proved that technology is taking over the world. Here are five popular technology trends in 2021.
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Netflix launches new mobile plan – what you need to know
You can now watch Netflix on your mobile at a lower cost with the new mobile-only plan. Here’s what you need to know about it.
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Google faces fines in Russia – here’s what happened
Russia fined Google, Facebook, Telegram, and Twitter after failing to remove prohibited information.