Information Regulator looks into WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy
SA content creators to receive a share of YouTube’s $100 million fund
Eight South Africans are among 20 Africans who have made it to the #YouTubeBlackVoices list.
Less than 1m South Africans forecast to boycott WhatsApp
Less than 5% of local users are predicted to boycott the Facebook-owned messaging app after it introduced a controversial privacy policy.
Facebook, Twitter stocks tumble after Trump ban
Twitter and Facebook stock fell drastically in pre-market trading yesterday.
Google services hit by massive outage
Google has suffered an outage knocking off popular services including YouTube, Gmail and Docs.
US states sue Facebook amid Instagram, WhatsApp unbundling push
A group of US states sues Facebook for anti-competitive behaviour, with the Federal Trade Commission pushing for the unbundling of Instagram and WhatsApp.
Google reveals top local searches for 2020
The Internet search engine’s search trends list shows coronavirus was top of everyone’s mind in SA this year.
SA start-up myFanPark goes global with Starsona merger
The start-up merges with Silicon Valley-based celebrity engagement platform Starsona, paving the way for it to enter the lucrative North American market.
SMS still in the game 28 years later
The first SMS was sent nearly three decades ago today, delivering a message that simply read “Merry Christmas”.
Online shopping booms, but few dominating sites in SA
Although COVID-19 has led to an uptick in e-commerce in SA, few established shopping sites dominate the online space, says GetApp.
Making it in the world of social selling
For large companies looking to leverage the strength of social selling, automation and integration are vital, says Mint Group.
South African banks snub social media conversations
In the new Banking Sentiment Index, Nedbank and African Bank emerge as the most responsive, while Discovery Bank is the worst at responding to customer queries.
TikTok partners to boost African creator economy
TikTok signs partnerships with local companies, as it sets its sights on growing its African market share.