Take a guess at South Africa’s top search terms of 2024. Some are obvious but others will surprise and even disgust you. Here’s more …

From disinformation campaigns to scepticism, low trust and economic slumps, the global media landscape has been hit with blow after blow.

Top dining establishments in South Africa are facing a surge of fake Google reviews that are impacting their reputations.

Sergey Brin, as the co-founder of Google alongside Larry Page, revolutionised internet search technology and online advertising.

A US citizen shot and robbed in Nyanga after following Google Maps directions through the dangerous area plans to sue the tech giant.

Larry Page is an American businessman, computer scientist, and internet entrepreneur best known for co-founding Google with Sergey Brin.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of The top 20 of the most searches on Google by South Africans this year.

Here is a list of the Top 10 wealthiest people in the world in 2023. Their net worth, age, businesses, and more… [photos]

It’s sad news for the fans of the interactive fitness tracker, as it’s time to say goodbye to Fitbit. Here’s why it’s so abrupt.

Google is oriented towards innovation and the future, birthdays can also be a time to reflect as the global company celebrates 25 years.

When Google launched in 1998, its ambition was to create a search engine that would help people make sense of the information online.

The Competition Commission has singled-out these eight digital retailers for anti-competitive behaviour in SA.

Are you still hesitant about your smartphone listening to your conversations, here are privacy settings to help you:

For Safer Internet, TCL recommends some ways you can improve privacy and security when you’re browsing the mobile web from an Android phone.

Skincare 101: A local skin expert reveals and answers the top eight Googled skincare questions of 2022. Take a look…

Need your news quickly? Watch daily News in a minute videos from The South African YouTube page for all that you really need to know!

R350 grants, the infamous Oscar’s slap, Monkeypox and TikTok trends were some of the most ‘Googled’ search terms in 2022.

New research has shown us who the most Googled African American women of 2022 are with actress Zendaya taking the top spot.

South African-born billionaire Elon Musk, sportsman Tom Brady and Queen Elizabeth all make the top ten most Googled celebrites of 2022, 

Elon Musk says he is willing to create his own smartphone brand should Google and Apple remove his Twitter app from their app stores.

iPhone and Android users are warned to check for 400 apps that could let hackers steal data including photo editors apps. Here is the list.

Interest to buy Tesla stock has significantly increased following billionaire Elon Musk’s decision to go through with his Twitter deal.

Google on Wednesday, 5 October said it will set up an African cloud service, as part of its $1 billion investment plan for the continent.

Google pays billions of dollars each year to various telecom giants to illegally maintain its spot as the No 1 search engine.

TikTok is trying out a new feature that could reportedly ‘eat away at market share’ for companies like Yelp, Instagram, and Google.

Google Wallet recently launched in SA and some popular banks allow their cards to be linked for contactless payments.

Job seekers will get to answer interview questions and also get feedback from the tool, but there’s just one thing the AI tool cannot do…

Need your news quickly? Watch daily News in a minute videos from The South African YouTube page for all that you really need to know!

South Africans like to splash and frolic every now and then. According to Google, these beaches are the most well known and preferred

Apple, Microsoft and Google are planning to implement passwordless logins for all applications and devices.

KZN floods, Lira, Cassper Nyovest and more: Take a look at some of South Africa’s top searched questions and terms for April.

Urgent warning! Google Chrome users are urged to update Chrome immediately as they might be at risk of major hack attacks.

Former Google employee April Curley sued the company after claiming it systematically discriminated against Black employees.

TikTok has been crowned the world’s most popular web domain for 2021, beating off competition from the likes of Facebook, Amazon and Google.

From ‘how to drink ivermectin?’ to ‘how to make money online in South Africa?’ here’s what South Africans searched for Google in 2021.

A Halloween outfit mocking the term of a “Karen” – a white woman who represents white privilege – has sparked controversy on social media…

The days of our frustratingly slow internet speeds in South Africa may soon be numbered, thanks to Google’s ambitious new infrastructure plan.

From taking a virtual tour, to listening to the perfect beat, here’s a listicle with a few things you can add to your to-do list for the weekend if you’re falling short of plans.

Reminder – Google is removing support for many older Android models, meaning you will no longer be able to access basic Google services.

Cassper Nyovest is SA’s most Googled celeb and you can bet the musician is proud. Heading online, he asked people to ‘keep his name in their mouths.’

Google has revealed that South Africans love Googling Kim Kardashian, Cassper Nyovest, the banting diet…and love Roman’s Pizza.

South Africans have been googling these people the most in the past 15 years – including a musician, TV personality and even a politician

Some of the searches include for government services, current affairs, job advertisements and even sporting events

Google celebrates the Turkan Human, which was the most complete early human skeleton discovered in 1984, on Sunday with its entertaining doodles.

Exciting times ahead!

Helen Joseph was one of the leaders of the Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW) who organised the march on the Union Buildings in 1956.

A simple Google search suggests that Gumtree SA is offering to connect buyers with sellers of various stolen goods.

Android users across the globe were affected by crashing apps on Tuesday. Google has, however, issued an update to resolve the problem.

“The disparity between men and women not only remains – it is growing alarmingly, largely thanks to the global pandemic”.

The new Google Arts & Culture page enables people all over the world to explore SA virtually.

Here are four tips for making the most of Valentine’s Day.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ inauguration, the passing of Jackson Mthembu and Dr Death Wouter Basson made headlines this week.

The antitrust lawsuit begs the question: are we overly dependent on social media giants, and liable to being controlled by them?

Is YouTube down? Here’s what we know.

South Africans tried to make sense of this tumultuous year by asking Google about the coronavirus, the US elections, unemployment grants and how and how to make pizza dough.

Google teamed up with Disney to create The Mandalorian AR Experience.

Googles Gmail dominates the email consumer market with more than a billion global users, but how did Gmail get to this point?

Avast has announced the discovery of 21 adware apps on the Google Play Store.

Google recently introduced a new feature for searching songs simply by humming. You won’t even need to know the lyrics or the artist.

This week, the Senekal protests, along with Orlando Pirates vs Cape Town City, Agrizzi’s health and the release of the new iPhone 12 made headlines.

Ever wondered how Google Maps knows when there’s a massive traffic jam or how Maps’ determine the best route for a trip? Spoiler alert, with AI.

The Joker malware, also known as Bread, is one of the most persistent threats Google has dealt with since 2017.

Travelling in 2020 has changed dramatically when compared to a pre-COVID-19 world. To keep up with the times, Google Maps is implementing new features to help you navigate the world.

Clicks and TRESemme came under fire for a racially insensitive ad, A Capitec glitch caused unauthorised deductions and three suspects were arrested for the murder of Thandeka Mdeliswa. Here are the results from Google Trends.

Google celebrates International Literacy Day with an updated Read Along app.

Today, snake catchers can use a variety of online tools such as Google Maps and Google Lens to identify snakes from an image and navigating to the snake sighting as soon as possible.

It is currently found on the developer-focused Chrome version called Chrome Canary.

With Google services like Gmail down on Thursday morning, the tech giants are tirelessly working to restore connection to millions of users.

Did you know that Google Lens now features a ‘Homework’ filter to help students solve math problems simply by taking a photo? Let me tell you, this invention is about 20 years too late…

Multinational firm singles out Durban University of Technology student Nombuso Msweli as ambassador for its South African women’s project.

Nearby Share lets people quickly send files to the devices of people around them. The feature is similar to Apple’s AirDrop.

Android and iPhone users will be able to back up their phones for free even if they are not Google One subscribers.

Google kicked off the Wear A Mask, Save Lives doodle on Tuesday to “reinforce the message that wearing masks can save lives, in the midst of a resurgence of COVID-19 cases across the globe’.

President Ramaphosa announced that schools will remain closed, SARS is introducing an eFiling programme and a veteran SA actor passed away. Here are the results from Google Trends.

There are several reasons to choose Chrome dark mode. Here is what you need to know.

Google unveiled a grand redesign of Gmail for G Suite business users. The roll out will be later this year.

The feature lets you specify a date and time to download a file. You can also save data by opting to download a file when you are connected to Wi-Fi.

Nixon Muganda explains how Kenya’s internet balloons will work and the opportunities they can bring.

The world’s largest internet search provider, Google, says it will ban advertisements from web pages that challenge the ‘authoritative scientific consensus’.

Google is working on a new option for Chrome users that will reduce data usage when streaming video.

The balloons will provide 4G coverage so that people can make voice and video calls, browse the web, email, text and stream videos.

Petrol price increases and SASSA grants were amongst the most searched on Google South Africa this week. Here are the results from Google Trends.

Coronavirus-themed phishing lures are still on the rise but most are being stopped before they reach your inbox. Here is everything you need to know.

Despite Chrome’s reputation of hogging system resources on a laptop or PC, it is the browser most computer owners probably use.

The Google Meet feature has been in the works for more than a year, and thousands of hours have gone into training the AI model to identify unwanted sounds.

Google removes app called Remove Chinese Apps from its Play Store that promises to find and remove Chinese apps from smartphones.

Google’s new snippet feature will make it easier for you to find information you are looking for on external websites. Here is how the new feature works.

Here’s how tech big tech companies are planning to return to offices.

Adjusting to a work-from-home setup may prove to be challenging in more ways than one. Here’s how to stay on top of things.

The South African-born founder of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk’s house is one of the most Googled celebrity houses.

The video sharing platform was inundated with one-star reviews after a creator posted a spoof video of an acid attack.

Africa Day is commemorated annually on 25 May 2020 and celebrates the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963.

Google has a new app that lets you do almost anything on your Android phone with one button.

The next version of Chrome for desktops is shaping up to be a much bigger update than usual.

Apple and Google are being sued by French gaming company Ubisoft for selling a rip-off of its much-loved game Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege.

At a time when security and regulation are the rallying cries in this tech saturated time, it is necessary to ask yourself what FAANG and other tech companies really know about you.

Google have been hard at work making their 3D and AR offerings more accessible for all the students stuck at home. Here’s what you need to know.

Denis Goldberg died on Wednesday, 29 April 2020, at the age of 87. His memorial service will take place today. Here’s how to stream it.

The most popular search on Google in South Africa currently is ‘Thank you coronavirus helpers’. Here’s why.

The latest Wear OS update will help users remember to wash their hands more often.