Masabata Mkwananzi

Senior Multimedia Journalist at The Star

What you need to know before Red Bull Unlocked Cape Town 2024 this weekend!

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This event isn’t just about music — expect iconic Cape Town bars and clubs such as Café Caprice, Modular, Destiny and SOUK among a whole host of others to showcase ...

Instagram introduces new authenticity measures

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Instagram has introduced authenticity measures - a new feature to help users get reliable content from verified accounts and not bots trying to mislead people.

GirlCode on a mission to develop digital skills for young, women

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While attending tech events and hackathons, Zandile noticed the nominal participation of women in the events. That is when she decided to host a female-only hackathon. ...

How to delete promotional emails using Gmail

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Having no control over your Gmail promotional tab can be really frustrating, you could miss out on a really good sale at your favourite clothing retail store, all ...

How smartphones and apps changed the way we communicate

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Let?s track back and check out some of the apps that changed how we communicate with our smartphones.

The flexible and foldable future of smartphones

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The idea of having a flexible, foldable smartphone seemed like a dream or rather a scene out of a Tom Cruise movie - up until recently.

Google dark mode theme is now available on Docs, Sheets and Slides for Android devices

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Tech giant Google has rolled out a dark mode for three of its apps Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android devices.

How to have a Netflix Party with friends while social distancing

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Netflix Party is a Chrome extension for watching Netflix remotely with your friends. It synchronizes video playback and adds a live group chat on the side of your ...

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne free title update 4 brings Alatreon and more fan favourites

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Monster Hunter World Iceborne expansion has finally arrived. The fourth free title update is available for PlayStation 4, the Xbox One family of devices, Xbox One ...

Gmail for iPad finally adds support for split-view multitasking

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Gmail for iPad?s latest update allows you to have two screens open, meaning you no longer have to open a full Gmail screen to send or check your emails.

How to change your Gmail signature

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Your Gmail signature does not follow you from device to device. Here?s how you can change your Gmail signature on your desktop.

Amazon Prime Video launches Windows 10 desktop app

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Amazon has launched an application for its Windows 10 users, allowing users to stream videos and download them for offline viewing.

Audible Stories Offers SA free and unlimited listening to hundreds of audiobooks

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Audible Stories was launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will remain available until early September.

Google Photos will no longer backup social media folders by default

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Google has announced that it will no longer backup media from any chat apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter to Google Photos by default. ...

Google’s Phone app lets you know why a business is calling you

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Google has a new 'Verified Calls' feature to help users know why a business is calling them before they pick up the phone.

Microsoft releases its own Windows File Recovery tool

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Microsoft has released its own Windows File Recovery tool, designed to retrieve files you?ve mistakenly deleted.

MTN launches 5G network in South Africa

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MTN has officially launched its 5G network in Mzansi. The company has followed in the footsteps of Vodacom and Rain in providing 5G network plans in SA.

Accelerit launches SA's free video conferencing

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The frustrations of speed, sign-ups and limitations of video/conference calls made Mandla Ngcobo create a local free video platform to help small to medium companies ...

Fujifilm new app lets you turn your mirrorless camera into a webcam

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Fujifilm has created an app that allows you to use certain X-series and GFX-series mirrorless cameras as ultra high-quality webcams.

4 ways you can make your smartphone battery last longer

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If you are not in a hurry to buy a new smartphone there are a few things you can do and avoid to enjoy a long-lasting battery life.

Microsoft introduces new features in Teams to connect users with friends and family

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Microsoft has launched the personal version of Microsoft Teams in a preview. The new features will offer one central hub for individuals, groups, and families to ...

Video app Zynn removes pay to watch feature after being banned by Apple and Google

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Zynn is back in the spotlight as the Chinese video app will no longer be paying users to watch videos and referring friends to the app.

MultiChoice to add JOOX VIP to all DStv customers

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MultiChoice will be making JOOX VIP available to all its customers, giving everyone access to streaming music and live appearances.

rAge Expo goes virtual as convention gets cancelled

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The rAge Expo, SA's biggest annual video gaming, technology, and geek culture expo has been cancelled for 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

New online drinks-ordering platform launches for taverns

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Touchsides has partnered with industry leaders HEINEKEN SA, Diageo, and Pernod Ricard and have launched the Hola Club Click & Collect online drinks buying platform. ...