Viral News
Social media gushes over ‘faithful Ntandokazi’ for allegedly declining millions from Edwin Sodi
The narrative unfurling around Ntandokazi is as captivating as it is commendable.
Technology
Instagram was the most deleted app in 2023 – Here’s why
Instagram topped the charts with an astounding average of 1.02 million searches per month by users looking to delete their accounts.
Technology
Maximising new social media features for marketing
Explore innovative strategies for maximising new social media features for marketing success.
Technology
The latest updates and features from Facebook, Instagram and X you must know about
2024 brings exciting updates from X, Instagram, and Facebook, with enhanced monetisation, community engagement, and profile branding options.
Technology
Tinder man gets engaged to woman suggested by ChatGPT
Tinder man Alexander Zhadan used ChatGPT to sift through 5 239 matches, finding his soulmate Karina Imranovna.
Technology
X (formerly Twitter) removes NFT profile pictures
X, the social media giant formerly known as Twitter, has officially discontinued its support for NFT profile pictures.
Technology
X (formerly Twitter) outage on Thursday, 21 December 2023: Here’s everything we know
X (formerly Twitter) suffered a global outage on Thursday, 21 December 2023. Here is everything we can confirm at this time.
Technology
Twitch reverses its ‘artistic nudity’ policy amid backlash
Twitch backtracks on its artistic nudity policy, reinforcing its stance against nudity on the platform.
Gaming
Twitch unveils final 2023 update: Discover what’s new
Twitch's latest update introduces a revamped Discovery Feed, Twitch Recap Shelf, the new Stream Together feature, and more.
Technology
Elon Musk tells Disney to go ‘f*** yourself’ in response to advertising boycott
Elon Musk makes headlines with a forthright response to Disney at the Dealbook Summit.
Technology
Mark Zuckerberg warns investors about a ‘bleak’ metaverse future
Mark Zuckerberg warned investors of an uncertain future for Meta's metaverse, despite the company's strong revenue in its third-quarter earnings report.
Technology
Will X (Formerly Twitter) Charge Every User a Subscription? – Here’s What You Must Know
Musk's rationale behind this potential fee is the necessity to combat the proliferation of bots on the platform.
News
‘Activist’ ordered to remove defamatory social media posts
'Believing that one pursues a worthy cause in the public interest does not justify publishing false statements about another party.'
Technology
WhatsApp users can now add two accounts on a single device
WhatsApp introduced a feature enabling users to add accounts and manage two separate profiles on a single device.
Technology
SA Presidency challenges Meta to address misinformation
Speaking at the Meta for Government engagement on Wednesday, the Minister decried Meta’s platforms that are still flooded with fake news and misinformation.
Viral News
Who is Nthabiseng Ramokolo? – Limpopo University exposes another fake doctor
Nthabiseng Ramokolo became a topic of online discussion and scrutiny on social media platforms, shortly after the exposure of a fraudulent doctor, ‘Dr Matthew Lani’.
Viral News
Is ‘Dr Matthew Lani’ a scammer? – Here’s everything we know
Is it Dr Bongani Matthew Lani or Sanele Zingelwa? Here's what we uncovered about the self-proclaimed medical professional going viral for the wrong reasons.
Technology
The everything app nears as Elon Musk tests video game streaming on X
This new feature is part of Musk’s broader vision to evolve X into an 'everything app,' now stepping into the video game streaming arena largely dominated by Amazon's Twitch.
Technology
Google Podcasts set to shut down: Here’s what it means for users and subscribers
Instead, the company plans to focus on making YouTube Music the primary destination for both podcasters and listeners.
Technology
WhatsApp rolls out global channels: Here’s everything you need to know
WhatsApp Channels offer a separate space from your regular chats, allowing users to follow entities of their choice discreetly.
Technology
TikTok bypasses Instagram on user retention in the United States
US adults aged 18 and above are projected to spend a total of 4.43 billion minutes per day on TikTok in 2023
Technology
Meta plans to roll out Threads web app a month after bleeding users
Meta has announced plans to roll out the Threads web app in the near future, a month after losing close to 80% of its users.
Technology
Twitter block feature will be discontinued in next update, Elon Musk confirms
Elon Musk confirmed that the Twitter block feature will be disabled in the next update. Here's everything you need to know.
Viral News
Who is Nthabiseng Nhlapo? – Joburg woman accused of assaulting toddler
A woman identified as Nthabiseng Nhlapo is the subject of furore after video footage surfaced, showing her allegedly assaulting her toddler.
Technology
Snapchat AI causes frenzy after posting Story without user prompt
Snapchat's artificial intelligence (AI) stirred up a frenzy after unexpectedly posting its own Story, leaving users puzzled.
Technology
‘Broken Threads’: Meta’s Twitter alternative loses 80% users since launch
Threads, Meta's alternative to Twitter, saw a drastic decline in daily active users and engagement a month since launch. Here's what the data says.
Technology
The Age of ‘X’ is here: Elon Musk teases ‘imminent’ Twitter rebrand
Elon Musk sent social media into a frenzy when he revealed on Sunday that, as early as Monday, Twitter's bird logo will be replaced by 'X'.
Technology
Twitter rubbishes Threads as ‘copycat’ app in leaked lawsuit documents
Twitter threatened a lawsuit against Meta for developing a 'copycat' text-based app using ex-staff, in newly surfaced legal papers.
Technology
Instagram reportedly down on Friday, 7 July 2023: Here’s everything we know
Struggling to post reels on Instagram and Facebook? Don't fret, you are not alone.
Technology
Threads App: How to download and set up account for increased security
Instagram launched its Twitter rival, the Threads app, and we've compiled a guide on how to download and set up an account.