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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    These are the stocks super-investors are buying

    These are the stocks super-investors are buying The most popular shares among super-investors over the last few months are Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Salesforce. It was revealed by Dataroma, which tracks Form 13F filings from super-investors with the Securities and Exchange...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Secret to Amazon, Google, and Meta's success

    Secret to Amazon, Google, and Meta's success Peter Thiel, the founder of PayPal and Palantir, says the success of tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft could be boiled down to one factor — they are monopolies. Speaking at Stanford University, Thiel said the aim of any company should...
  4. Jan

    WhatsApp call changes in 2022

    Big WhatsApp calling improvements in 2022 Popular mobile and desktop chat app WhatsApp has detailed all the significant updates made to its calling features in 2022. The platform said that while WhatsApp was known for its secure messaging, more people worldwide were using it to make voice and...
  5. Jan

    Meta Accused in lawsuit of amplifying hate speech in Africa

    African alliance sues Facebook for R35 billion over hate speech, killing Meta Platforms Inc. has been accused of amplifying hate speech and inciting violence on Facebook in Africa, in a lawsuit filed in Kenya’s high court that’s calling for about $2 billion in restitution. The case was brought...
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  6. Jan

    WhatsApp beta testing "view once" text messages

    WhatsApp "view once" messages in the works WhatsApp is working on a "view once" feature for messages, allowing users to send information that will be deleted immediately after being read, WABetaInfo reports. The feature will be helpful when one needs to send important or private information.
  7. Jan

    2Africa subsea cable lands at Duynefontein

    Photos of MTN GlobalConnect's 2Africa undersea cable landing in South Africa The world’s longest undersea cable, 2Africa, has made landfall at Duynefontein near Cape Town. MTN GlobalConnect officially announced the landing on Tuesday. It brought the cable to shore last week. --- Facebook's...
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  8. Jan

    WhatsApp officially rolls out avatars

    WhatsApp launches avatars WhatsApp has launched avatars in its latest updates to the Android and iOS apps, allowing users to create a personalised digital version of themselves to use on the popular chat app. WABetaInfo first reported the feature was under development in late September 2022...
  9. Jan

    OADC announces three core data centres in South Africa

    Open Access Data Centres building three core data centres for South Africa Open Access Data Centres (OADC) has announced the launch of data centres in Lagos, Nigeria and Johannesburg, South Africa. The company said it is also completing the phase 2 expansion of its Durban facility, and is busy...
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  10. Jan

    WhatsApp picture-in-picture for video calls enters beta on iOS

    WhatsApp video call update in the works WhatsApp is testing a picture-in-picture feature for video calls on iOS, allowing users to place a video call while using other apps on their device, WABetaInfo reports. The new feature is only available on iOS 16.1 and higher for now. It will...
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    Zuckerberg slams Apple App Store rules as a "conflict of interest"

    Zuckerberg slams Apple App Store rules as a "conflict of interest" Meta Platforms Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said that Apple Inc.’s App Store presents a conflict of interest, adding his voice to a flurry of criticism of the iPhone maker’s software policies. “It is problematic...
  12. Jan

    Criminals use Uber, EskomSePush, Facebook to push drugs and recruit children - Carte Blanche

    EskomSePush and other apps used for drug-dealing, child trafficking in South Africa Criminals in South Africa are abusing social media and utility apps like Telegram and EskomSePush to target children and run drugs, Carte Blanche reports. The issue is especially prevalent on platforms with...
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  13. Jan

    WhatsApp rolling out "Message Yourself" function

    WhatsApp copies Signal's Note to Self WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature to iOS and Android users that lets them send messages to themselves, parent company Meta Platforms told TechCrunch. WhatsApp's Message Yourself feature puts the user's contact at the top of the list when creating new...
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  14. Jan

    WhatsApp to add button in desktop app to silence irritating groups easily

    New WhatsApp button makes it easier to silence irritating groups WhatsApp is working on adding a "Mute notifications" shortcut in group chats, WABetaInfo reports. The tool will make it easier for users to quickly silence large chats for which they don't want to receive constant updates, or...
  15. Jan

    Anatomy of a Facebook scam to steal credentials and break into your account

    How scammers steal Facebook credentials and break into accounts Cybercriminals are getting better at tricking Facebook users into handing over their passwords and their two-factor authentication (2FA) codes at the same time, Sophos reports. Their phishing attacks are becoming more...
  16. Jan

    Facebook dropping "interested in", and political and religion view fields from profiles

    Facebook removing political views and religion from user profiles Facebook will start limiting the personal information that users can display on their profiles on 1 December 2022, which it says will make the platform "easier to navigate and use", TechCrunch reports. The "interested in"...
  17. Jan

    WhatsApp Business Directory launched in Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, the UK, and Brazil

    WhatsApp launches Yellow Pages-like business directory WhatsApp is rolling out a business directory feature that lets users browse and search for companies without leaving the app. The official launch follows a pilot of the feature run in Sao Paolo, Brazil, in 2021. It is now officially...
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  18. Hanno Labuschagne

    From Amazon to Twitter — these 18 US tech companies are cutting jobs

    From Amazon to Twitter — these 18 US tech companies are cutting jobs Tech companies are trimming staff and slowing hiring as they face higher interest rates and sluggish consumer spending in the US and a strong dollar abroad. The tech industry shed 9,587 jobs in October, the highest monthly...
  19. Hanno Labuschagne

    Meta Platforms is cutting more than 11,000 jobs — Zuckerberg says he's sorry

    Meta Platforms is cutting more than 11,000 jobs — Zuckerberg says he's sorry Meta Platforms Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said the company will cut more than 11,000 jobs in the first major round of layoffs in the social media giant’s history. The reductions, equal to about 13%...
  20. Jan

    Legal liability of companies and WhatsApp group admins for defamatory messages

    These WhatsApp messages can cause legal trouble for group admins and companies in South Africa Under certain circumstances, companies and WhatsApp group admins might be held responsible for defamatory content posted online by employees and group members. However, according to the director of...
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  21. Hanno Labuschagne

    Meta to begin retrenching thousands of staff this week — Report

    Meta to begin retrenching thousands of staff this week — Report Meta Platforms Inc. is planning to begin layoffs that will affect thousands of workers from this week, Wall Street Journal reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The job cuts could come as early as Wednesday, the...
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