Hackers steal $610-million from the DeFi sector and are now returning it
They are also asking for donations as a sign of appreciation for their “good intentions”. Hackers recently targeted a firm in the ever-growing decentralized finance sector (DeFi). In what is being called the largest cryptocurrency heist in history, hackers stole about $610-million from the DeFi protol known as PolyNetwork. It is not entirely clear who […]
TikTok is now the most downloaded app
It surpassed the likes of Facebook and Whatsapp with more than 3 billion downloads per year. TikTok has officially surpassed almost all other apps on the Google Play Store. Now, the short-form video platform is the most downloaded app for 2020 and 2021 so far. It has thus beaten the likes of Facebook and Whatsapp […]
KFC is now taking orders on WhatsApp
The functionality is called “chat commerce”. KFC has announced that it will now be taking orders on WhatsApp across South Africa. It seems like this might mark a major shift away from food delivery apps like Mr. D and Uber Eats – both of which take a commission on every sale that goes through on […]
Yay Abe & Best Jr collab with Volkswagen to create limited edition merch.
Volkswagen has decided to collaborate with local creators to produce a line of limited edition merchandise which fans of their cars can purchase. Two of the artists currently featured on their online store are Yay Abe and Best Jr Keamogetswe Ncube. Hailing from the streets of Cape Town, Yay Abe believes in using bold, colourful […]
Local designer’s clothes worn by international artist, Miley Cyrus
She was seen sporting a Thebe Magugu ensemble on Instagram. South African designers have already proved that they are worthy of a spot on the international stage. If you need proof of that, just look at Miley Cyrus who was recently spotted wearing an outfit by acclaimed local designer, Thebe Magugu. […]
Somizi Mhlongo has confirmed his divorce with Mohale
He has denied allegations of abuse levelled against him by his estranged husband. Last week, Somizi Mhlongo and his husband Mohale made headlines after Mohale made allegations against Somizi during an interview. Apparently, Somizi tried to kill him with a kitchen knife and struck him off the road with his car while he tried to […]
Emirates creates the highest ad ever filmed
A flight attendant stood at the very top of the Burj Khalifa as part of this campaign. Dubai is known for pushing the limits of what we think is possible. Now, its national airline, Emirates, has transgressed yet another boundary by filming the highest ad ever created. For this campaign, a flight attendant stood at […]
Apple Music starts Visionary Women campaign ahead of Women’s Day
They aim to celebrate powerful women in the music industry. Apple Music has decided to kickstart a new campaign that celebrates women in the music industry. The campaign is called “Visionary Women” and highlights the females that have shaped, shifted and enriched the local music landscape. The Visionary Women Collection has been around for 3 […]
Kanye West has shared a new version of “Donda” in new Apple Music stream
The album can now be pre-ordered on iTunes, but it doesn’t have an album art just yet. Kanye West is keeping the world in suspense as we await the release of his album, “Donda”. In the early hours of the morning (South African time), Apple Music put up a livestream of Kanye as he was […]
Xiaomi’s Mi MIX 4 officially releases on 10 August
This phone’s selfie camera is one of the most talked about features of the device.. Xiaomi has officially confirmed that their Mi MIX 4 smartphone will be available from 10 August. Xiaomi has become quite famous for their smartphones in recent years. So much, in fact, that they overtook Apple and bagged second place in […]
