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Today’s Google Doodle Has A South African Flavour
08 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
Please Enjoy The Zuckerberg Cardboard Cutout At Capitol Riot Protest
26 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
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.
What South Africans Googled In 2020 (And No, It’s Not Just ‘Coronavirus’)
09 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Google has released its list of the top trending searches for 2020, and there are some odd ones in South Africa’s ‘trending questions’.
Why The US Government Is Taking Google To Court
21 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
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.
Anyone Can Blur Their House On Google Street View [Video]
05 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Google Street View is a fun way to explore the world, but not everyone wants all and sundry checking out their home.
How Google Maps Picks Your Route And Arrival Time
30 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Google Maps is uncannily good at predicting when you’ll arrive at your destination, and there are a number of reasons for this.
RCS Coming To Android To Compete With Apple’s iMessage
01 Sep 2020 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
There’s one thing that the Android platform has failed to offer, and that’s the equivalent of Apple’s iMessage.
Here’s What Happens When You Ask Siri If Black Lives Matter
11 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
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.
Thursday Morning Spice
21 May 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Unprecedented Apple/Google collaboration. Michael Cohen released. Harry’s new dad. Why Mary-Kate is divorcing.
Google Launches Coronavirus Website
23 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After being blindsided by Donald Trump’s announcement last week, Google has now rolled out a coronavirus website.
Grieving Widower Confides In Google For Super Bowl Ad [Video]
30 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
Travel Tech Genius – Search For Fewer Tourists, Best Prices, And Great Weather
10 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Making the most out of your travel plans has never been easier, thanks to some helpful tips from Google.
Military Drones, Angry Workers, And Detention Camps – Things Aren’t Great At Google
27 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Once the gold standard of office life, Google is now developing a very different reputation as employee tensions rise.
From Hout Bay To PayPal Silicon Valley Billionaire – Everything We Know About Roelof Botha
25 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
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.
Bad News For Android Users – App Developers Can Record Your Face Cam Without You Knowing
21 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A security flaw in Google’s Android has allowed malevolent apps to access your camera and microphone to secretly record you.
What’s The Real Reason Behind Google Buying Fitbit?
05 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Not everyone is thrilled with Google’s announcement that they’re buying Fitbit, which is understandable considering their track record.
The Biggest Tech Scandals Of The Past Decade
29 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The last decade has brought with it incredible advancements in technology, alongside some terrifying tech scandals. Let’s recap.
J-Lo Wore The Google Images Inspiration Green Versace Dress Again [Video]
23 Sep 2019 by chelsea / No Comments
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.
Smelly Cat And More – ‘Friends’ Fans Will LOVE These Google Easter Eggs
20 Sep 2019 by chelsea / No Comments
It’s been 25 whole years since Friends first aired, and to celebrate this momentous occasion Google has done something special.
Ja, So Facebook Knows What Porn You’re Watching
19 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
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 Is An Even Bigger Creep Than We Thought
03 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Android co-founder Andy Rubin just can’t seem to help being a creep when it comes to his interactions with women.
Very Cool Animation Maps Each Social Media Site’s Popularity Over Last 16 Years [Video]
13 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
This cool animation shows how social networks have changed, and gained or declined in popularity, over the past 16 years.
Google Maps Is About To Do SA Drivers A Big Favour
30 May 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Google Maps is introducing a cool new feature aimed at helping you drive safer, and avoid traffic fines.
A List Of The Frightening Ways Google Tracks You (And What You Can Do About It)
28 May 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
We all know that Google tracks us. What you might not know is that you can actually do something about it.
South African Huawei Users Are Freaking Out Right Now
21 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Some South African Huawei users are trying to get a refund, after Google cut off Huawei’s Android license.
It’s Getting Very Ugly Between Huawei And Google
20 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The US has cracked down on Chinese tech companies, causing Google to cut off Huawei’s Android license. That has ramifications for Huawei phone users.
Sign Of The Times – Top Five Things That Come Up When You Search ‘How To’ On Google
16 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sometimes, Google’s search results can turn up some rather odd ‘autocompletes’. That’s certainly true for when you search ‘how to’.
The Best And Worst April Fools’ Day Jokes Of 2019
02 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Amidst the overused and unremarkable jokes that did the rounds yesterday, were a few gems. Let’s give some credit where it’s due.
This Little-Known Company Is More Profitable Than Amazon, Apple, And Google Combined
02 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
You’ve probably never heard of this Saudi company, but they’re turning bigger money than Amazon, Apple, and Google combined.
Here’s A Google Street View Video With A Tiny Difference [Video]
22 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Take a tour of the incredible “Miniatur Wunderland”, one of the world’s largest model cities, with a tiny Google Street View car.
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