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Technology
SA’s Astronomical Observatory declared a heritage site
The Astronomical Observatory, situated in Cape Town, is now a national heritage site. Read More
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. Read More
Apple Event: How to watch it live in South Africa [video]
The #AppleEvent is a few hours away. Here’s how you can watch it live in South Africa. Read More
WWDC 2020: How to watch Apple’s keynote event in South Africa [video]
Apple’s much-anticipated keynote event #WWDC2020 takes place tonight and if you are in South Africa, this is how you can tune in. Read More
Twitter audio tweets: You will soon be able to really speak your mind
It’s still Twitter but instead of catfish profiles, we will hear the voices behind them. Read More
This new Facebook feature will save you from cancel culture
Don’t wait until it’s too late to remove old, embarrassing posts. Thankfully, Facebook has a feature to delete bulk posts in one click. Read More
Incog, my a** – Google hit with $5bn lawsuit for tracking private searches
Google could be forced to fork out R85.1 billion if a court finds that it was unlawfully collecting data from incog searches. Read More
Google dark mode: Use this method to save your eyesight
Google goes dark. Use this guide to activate dark mode on Windows, MacOS and Android. Read More
The end of Google Play Music: How to save your uploaded MP3 songs
Google Play Music is being discontinued. Save your uploaded MP3 songs while you still can by using these two methods. Read More
iPhone 12 Pro: New details have been leaked [video]
The iPhone 12 Pro will reportedly come with improved low-light photography and a 120Hz ProMotion display. Read More
Microsoft Teams: Protect your account from these phishing scams
Microsoft Teams is the target of these vicious phishing scams. Read More
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. Read More
Facebook Live: Artists will be able to charge viewers for online events
Facebook Live will allow artists the opportunity to monetize online concert events. Read More
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. Read More
Netflix: Android gets screen lock button to curb accidental touches
Android users can thank Netflix for being so thoughtful. It really be the little things. Read More
WhatsApp rivals Zoom with upcoming video conference feature
WhatsApp is reportedly in the process of releasing a new update with enhanced video conferencing features. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
YouTube Shorts: Streaming giant takes on TikTok with upcoming feature
YouTube is said to be coming up with a feature that will challenge TikTok. Read More
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. Read More
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: Read More
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 Read More
Conspiracy theorists pin coronavirus outbreak on 5G technology
Conspiracy theorists claim that 5G has a lot to do with the advent of coronavirus. Read More
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. Read More
Twitter Fleets: Everything we know about this new ‘Stories’ feature
Twitter Fleets sure is catchy but the tweetverse is not here for another ‘Stories’ platform. Read More
WhatsApp updates: These are the latest features for Android and iOS users
#WhatsApp has some cool features that came with the new update. Read More
Huawei opens its first flagship store in South Africa [photo]
A big statement made by Huawei that is sure to worry Samsung and Apple South Africa. Read More
Are Instagram and Facebook down? Users complain about app outages
Instagram is down in most parts of the world and no one seems to know why. Not even Facebook. Read More
Motorolla RAZR: Lenovo folds time to bring back reimagined classic phone
A zap back to the future as Motorolla prepares to roll-out the classic RAZR smartphone. Read More
Gaming
PS5 price leak: Here’s how much a console could cost in SA
It seems, the PS5 prices have been leaked. Here’s what we know. Read More
Colin Kaepernick returns as free-agent QB on Madden 21
Colin Kaepernick returns to #Madden21 as a free agent QB with an OVR of 81. Read More
Epic Games releases PC titles you can download for free
Hitman, this Epic Games classic is available for free download on PC until Thursday. Here are more free PC titles you can get for R0.00 right now. Read More
Freebie geeks: These three Epic Games are free to play this week
Cheapies, you still have time to enjoy these #EpicGames top picks for free. Read More
Free PC games: You can now play these three Ubisoft classics
Ubisoft is giving avid gamers one last chance to get their sweaty palms on these free PC games. Read More
Travis Scott teams up with Fortnite for ‘Astronomical’ tour
Travis Scott will premiere his brand new track on Fortnite this week. Here’s everything you need to know about #Astronomical Read More
Fortnite: Epic Games announces delay to new season
Fortnite’s new season has been delayed until at least June, the game’s developers confirmed. Read More
Stadia Pro: Google gifts gamers with two months free access
Stadia is Google’s cloud-based gaming platform and users can now enjoy its premium features for free. Read More
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare season 3 comes with these updates
Here’s everything you need to know about Call of Duty’s Modern Warfare Season 3. Read More
PlayStation describes PS5 DualSense controller as ‘a generational leap’
This PS5 controller offers insight into the next generation of PlayStation. Read More
Cartoon Network dishes out these free games for kids
Cartoon Network has rolled out a new gaming app for the kids. Absolutely free with no in-app purchases. Read More
Cassper Nyovest vs Trevor Noah: Watch the FIFA 20 match live [video]
Nyovest will want to redeem himself against Trevor Noah after Ochocincio’s lashing. #CassperStayAtHomeGames Read More
Modern Warfare 2: Is the Call of Duty remaster dropping on Tuesday?
The clock has ticked past the leaked release date of #ModernWarfare2Remastered and all we wanna know is: does it come with multiplayer mode? Read More
Watch live: Cassper Nyovest takes on SA celebs on FIFA 20 [video]
This could be an epic way to settle the debate about AKA vs Cassper Nyovest. Read More
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. Read More
Travis Scott skin coming to Fortnite: Here’s what we know
Travis Scott skin in Fortnite? It looks very possible. Read More
PS2 anniversary: 10 best PlayStation 2 games of all time
#PS2 is the most iconic PlayStation console in history. These 10 classic games will forever be timeless. Read More
Cricket Through the Ages: Try out this SA-developed game on Apple Arcade
Check out this SA-developed game on #AppleArcade Read More