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Weaponising Twitter

Twitter has become a place where politicians attack each other, but what impact do these interactions have on you and me?
Joanne Carew
4:20
Facebook
Jul 4, 2018

Facebook tests users' trust with new glitch

The world's largest social media site says a bug in its system temporarily unblocked accounts that were blocked by other users.

Lauren Kate Rawlins
3:30
Telegram
Jul 3, 2018

SA radio station says WhatsApp out, Telegram in

The Russian instant messaging service wins favour with Algoa FM as its preferred way of communicating with its audience.

Lauren Kate Rawlins
3:20
StumbleUpon
Jul 2, 2018

StumbleUpon wants to Mix it up

The pioneer in content discovery on the Internet closes its platform after 16 years and starts a new network called Mix.

Lauren Kate Rawlins
1:30
Facebook
Jun 28, 2018

Facebook tests snooze function for spoilers

The world's largest social network rolls out a feature that lets users hide all posts containing certain keywords for 30 days.

Staff Writer
4:10
Facebook
Jun 27, 2018

Facebook wants to help NGOs grow communities

The social media network hosted its first NGO day in Africa this week, to learn how non-profits are using the platform and give tips on how to use it better.

Lauren Kate Rawlins
2:00
RCS
Jun 26, 2018

The future of mobile messaging: rich communication services

RCS is like modern-day chat apps, with the big difference of using carrier networks instead of Internet, says CM.

CM
3:20
Instagram
Jun 22, 2018

Instagram's new app to take on YouTube

The picture-sharing social network unveils a new standalone, video-only app to its now one billion users worldwide.

Lauren Kate Rawlins
2:00
Facebook
Jun 20, 2018

Facebook intros YouTube-esque earning model

The world's largest social network will soon offer ways for video creators on the platform to monetise their content.

Lauren Kate Rawlins
3:40
Cyber crime
Jun 12, 2018

Social media data used to identify crime patterns

CSIR researchers deploy analytics, mapping and geolocation tools via public safety incident posts on these platforms to pinpoint trends.

Kgaogelo Letsebe
6:10
Protecting kids online
Jun 12, 2018

More curious, less cautious: Protecting kids online

Children's sense of caution far more subdued than in grown-ups, leaving them particularly vulnerable to digital dangers, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO at ESET South Africa.

ESET Southern Africa
5:50
Guest column
Jun 12, 2018

It's not who you know, it's how many you can connect

With today's digital tools, harnessing the power of the network effect can yield more reach and value.

Lee Naik
 
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