Hinging heavily on public APIs, Twitter is making a concerted effort to keep its users’ data safe from developers creating surveillance tools. FULL STORY >

Could more Snapchat-rivalling apps and features be on the way? FULL STORY >

We may have said goodbye to six seconds prematurely as Twitter reportedly has five companies bidding to buy Vine. FULL STORY >

SHA decided to launch a liability product through its broker database, that consumers can purchase to cover the legal fees and damages associated with defending themselves against allegations of privacy... FULL STORY >

In 2017, social media will become an indispensable tool for South African marketers and politicians, artists and activists, reporters and media personalities alike. FULL STORY >

Announced in May this year, Twitter could finally make its character limit change on 19 September. FULL STORY >

Huawei's new MediaPad M3 immerses your senses in unparalleled audio quality and supreme visuals, raising the bar for audio-visual performance in portable devices. FULL STORY >

Designed for users 21-and-under, Lifestage is an iOS-only social network app, created by a 19 year old Facebook product manager. FULL STORY >

Organisations seeking to put forth professionally crafted content can now utilise TechSmart Media Communication’s content creation and copywriting services. FULL STORY >

Twitter is set to rollout a new range of features aimed at cleaning up the user experience, which should mean abuse will crop up far less in feeds. FULL STORY >

Modelled after the flash tattoos favoured by many festival goers, these versions from MIT's Media Lab allow its wearers to control digital devices. FULL STORY >

After Adblock Plus rolled out its code earlier in the week, Facebook has its own solution to counteract it ready and waiting. FULL STORY >

AfricaCom is expanding. Traditionally a primarily telecommunications focused event, the conference this year will become more of a diverse festival that encompasses telecommunications (still) but with an additional focus on technology and the... FULL STORY >

Bringing with it seven entry-level devices, AG Mobile together with the Long Walk To Freedom Project, aim to donate 1 million Freedom-branded devices to children across Africa. FULL STORY >

With an estimated 1.5 billion users, Facebook is readying instant translation feature for posts that will cater for 44 different languages. FULL STORY >