Facebook is strengthening its policies and tools to better fight hate ads and prevent hateful terms being offered as ad targeting options.
The most popular operating systems in the world
The latest figures from NetMarketShare show that Windows 7 is still the most popular desktop operating system globally.
What to watch on Netflix and Showmax this weekend
Here are the latest shows you can watch on Showmax and Netflix South Africa.
Nintendo struggling to keep up with demand for the Switch
Nintendo’s Switch console, which doubles as a handheld unit, is still in huge demand.
Ex-Valve writer reveals what could be the plot of Half-Life 3
Former lead writer for the Half-Life series Marc Laidlaw has published the “third episode” of Half-Life 2 to his blog.
Skype Preview now available on desktop
A new preview version of Skype is available on desktop computers, which includes new features and enhancements.
Game of Thrones pirates arrested for leaking episode
Four people have been arrested in India in connection with a Game of Thrones episode leak.
How much you could have made if you invested in Bitcoin
The price of Bitcoin has broken through the $4,000 mark, reaching $4,200 on 13 August.
Nintendo sued over Switch controllers
Gamevice is suing Nintendo for allegedly infringing the patents used in its Android gaming tablet the Wikipad, and its add-on controllers for phones and tablets.
Switch sales drive increase in Nintendo’s quarterly profit
Nintendo’s quarterly profit topped estimates as more people bought its new Switch gaming machine, lifting expectations for brisk sales during the holiday shopping period.
10 Piracy sites South African ISPs could be forced to block
The Southern African Federation Against Copyright Theft (SAFACT) has reportedly issued ISPs with a request to block numerous piracy sites.
Intel announces Movidius Neural Compute Stick
Intel has announced the launch of the Movidius Neural Compute Stick, a USB drive with an onboard machine learning processor.
SoundCloud is a sinking ship
Following the announcement last week that SoundCloud was cutting 40% of its staff, TechCrunch reported that the company has enough money to run for another “80 days”.
Logitech to acquire Astro for $85 million
Logitech will acquire Astro for $85 million.
The Pirate Bay is one the world’s top 100 popular websites
The Pirate Bay has re-entered Alexa’s list of the top 100 websites, TorrentFreak reported.
Nvidia partners with Baidu for AI development
Nvidia has partnered with Baidu to integrate AI technology with cloud computing, self-driving vehicles, and virtual assistants.
Intel cuts staff after discontinuing IoT boards
Intel is retrenching staff in its Internet of Things group after discontinuing three of its IoT-related products, Electronics Weekly reported.
Mustek will now distribute MSI laptops
Distributor Mustek will now carry the full range of MSI notebooks, the companies have announced.
Video games the main reason young men are working fewer hours
A research paper by the American National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that video games are a primary cause of young men working fewer hours.
The difference between gold and Bitcoin
There is one big difference between gold and Bitcoin as an investment – gold has been a treasured commodity for a very long time, while Bitcoin does not have the same track record.