It was an eventful year, with high-profile deaths, court cases, and stage slaps. But even as that all flew by, and a war raged on, a simple game came out tops.
Microsoft set up an office in our country in 1997, and 10 years later, Google opened its first offices here. Both are based in Bryanston, Johannesburg.
A Google engineer named Blake Lemoine is refusing to be silenced, in the wake of his discovery that a Google AI bot is beginning to demonstrate worrying signs of human-like sentience.
A new innovation from the Google Earth team, in collaboration with the World Resources Institute, means that now users can watch the face of the earth morph and alter in real-time.
The data allows us to see which South African beaches are the most searched for, and seven of the top 10 are in Cape Town.
These are based on the company’s annual “Year in Search” report, detailing the most popular terms used on the search engine.
If your iPhone could use a little speed boost, having been put through the wringer, then you’re in the right place.
Many people are using Google’s Street View to find images featuring friends and family who have since passed on.
Googling your own name is one thing, but you know you’ve left a mark when the daily Google Doodle is dedicated to your achievements.
Social media giants, including Zuckerberg, were called to testify on the role of social media in the Capitol riots, against the backdrop of a small but effective protest.
Google has released its list of the top trending searches for 2020, and there are some odd ones in South Africa’s ‘trending questions’.
Every year, at around this time, Google finds itself in hot water. This time it’s going to be a little harder to get out of.
Google Street View is a fun way to explore the world, but not everyone wants all and sundry checking out their home.
Google Maps is uncannily good at predicting when you’ll arrive at your destination, and there are a number of reasons for this.
There’s one thing that the Android platform has failed to offer, and that’s the equivalent of Apple’s iMessage.
Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, and Google’s Google Assistant must field all sorts of questions. At this moment in time, some of the responses are particularly important.
Unprecedented Apple/Google collaboration. Michael Cohen released. Harry’s new dad. Why Mary-Kate is divorcing.
After being blindsided by Donald Trump’s announcement last week, Google has now rolled out a coronavirus website.
This Sunday, whilst a football match goes on, brands will also go head to head to try and secure their viral moment. Google may be the early leader.
Making the most out of your travel plans has never been easier, thanks to some helpful tips from Google.
Once the gold standard of office life, Google is now developing a very different reputation as employee tensions rise.
From humble beginnings in Hout Bay to becoming one of the biggest and most successful investors in Silicon Valley, Roelof Botha has done pretty well for himself.
A security flaw in Google’s Android has allowed malevolent apps to access your camera and microphone to secretly record you.
Not everyone is thrilled with Google’s announcement that they’re buying Fitbit, which is understandable considering their track record.
The last decade has brought with it incredible advancements in technology, alongside some terrifying tech scandals. Let’s recap.
A certain plunging green Versace dress worn at the 42nd Grammy Awards not only raised many eyebrows, but also increased the demand for images on Google Image Search.
It’s been 25 whole years since Friends first aired, and to celebrate this momentous occasion Google has done something special.
I’m sorry to tell you this, but even in ‘incognito mode’, you aren’t alone when you’re watching porn.
Android co-founder Andy Rubin just can’t seem to help being a creep when it comes to his interactions with women.
This cool animation shows how social networks have changed, and gained or declined in popularity, over the past 16 years.