Tech60 seconds: ALX addresses unemployment differently in Africa
Technology training and skills development advocate ALX hosted its second hybrid cohort titled Karibu which featured young tech enthusiasts, brought under one roof to share ideas and also find out what...
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Meta introduces #EbaSafeOnline comic book for safety in 11 languages
In an effort to encourage online safety Meta launches the #EbaSafeOnline Comic Book which will be providing a myriad of tools to empower parents and teens to navigate through their own online presence....
View ArticleWATCH: They cannot screenshot it, send view once photos and videos
There was a time when sending an image and video came with the anxiety of not wanting that image or video to land in the wrong hands. Now you can send images and videos for the eyes of the recipient...
View ArticleWhat happens when you remove the block feature, Twitter’s X
Elon Musk took over X, formally known as Twitter and one of the many changes implemented by Musk has now left a compounding impact that has now left several users out in the cold. Musk rebranded...
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WATCH: A homophobic lesson | Thin line between victim and cyberbully, a...
This week we look at South African law and query how far is too far when sharing other people’s personal information on social media. A perfect case study would be that of social media TikTok user...
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The end of creativity as paid for views come in, TikTok page view price
Is this the end to creative flair and the ability to think outside of the box to deliver premium content? TikTok and other social media platforms have introduced the ability to buy views. Yes, that’s...
View ArticleHow Elon Musk’s timing for Grok could be OpenAI deliberate
Grok’s integration is underway and those still trying to figure out what exactly Grok is and why it’s making news headlines, let’s just say X premium subscribers are likely to see the xAI chatbot...
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WhatsApp introduces Secret Code, more security, hard to find chats
Global messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced more security for the habitual WhatsApp user, with additional ways to protect chats, while making them harder to find. If someone has access to your...
View ArticleThe cost of Elon Musk’s go f*** yourself to advertisers
Is Elon Musk filling the pinch? This is the crucial question following Elon Musk’s response to advertisers pulling advertising on his platform X, formally known as Twitter. Speaking on several issues...
View ArticleSpotify’s top podcasts in 2023
Telling stories at an authentic level and in the form of a podcast has become the go-to medium slowly chipping away at mainstream media. Spotify has noted the shift which has become an integral part of...
View ArticleTwo cool hacks from WhatsApp, block anonymously and don’t repeat yourself
You’re in a group chat and everyone keeps asking for one set of information that was texted two days ago. Now you can pin one message to the top of a chat, and the message will stay at the top of the...
View ArticleFacebook Link History, the hidden catch and the pros
Facebook introduced Link History as a security feature to create a special repository of all links that were clicked while in the Facebook mobile app. Users have the option to opt out of the feature,...
View ArticleIs this the end of social media? 50% users likely to abandon social media –...
Due to a decay in the quality of content on several platforms including the arrival and use of bots on several others, a study highlights how 50% of consumers could abandon social media interaction by...
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Should AI be regulated? How to punish the wicked, the Eiffel Tower burning
Social media was abuzz this week with news that the France landmark, the Eiffel Tower was on fire. While the news appeared concerning, with a social media post reaching over 4.2 million likes for the...
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Labelling AI generated images, the catch up strategy and the reason
Labeling AI-generated images is long overdue as some users tend to create realistic images of prominent people without markers, we need labels and we need them fast. It’s clear that apps need to take...
View ArticleNew updates from Facebook, Instagram to stop intimate image spread
In a recent update, Instagram and Facebook now have some new features that make it difficult for suspicious adults to interact with teens on Instagram. This all forms part of Instagram and Facebook’s...
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Hostex 2024, a pillar necessary for the South African markets growth
Through a blend of modern and edgy designed stalls, Africa’s food, drink, and hospitality trade expo, Hostex 2024, kicked off on Sunday, March 3rd at the Sandton Convention Centre, north of...
View ArticleWhy social media is the leading influencer for authentic audience reach
Social media has become an influential community channel and the current apparent bridge for authentic connections with audiences. Today it’s pretty clear that users of social media learn and connect...
View ArticleWhatsApp update to let users send HD quality media automatically
In the latest beta update, popular social messaging app WhatsApp will now allow users the ability to send high-definition images or videos. This is not anything new for some users however, in the past...
View ArticleHow Meta prepares for the 2024 elections
Meta will be activating a unique election operations center to identify potential threats while placing mitigating factors in place ahead of the elections. Part of Meta’s plan will be to: ● Have the...
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