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Twitter is Testing Tweet Upvote & Downvote Buttons

Ubiquitous social media network Twitter is currently testing Reddit-like upvote and downvote buttons in efforts to highlight replies in long tweet threads that are considered most interesting by users. https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1417920469265788931 Twitter says it will begin what it's calling a "small research...

Undiscovered Software Bug Triggered Massive Internet Outages Worldwide

A massive internet-wide outage struck the web on Tuesday. Several major websites were impacted by the outage that originated at Fastly, a key content delivery network that supports many major companies and sites online. Websites affected included huge internet cornerstones...

Reddit Aquires Video Platform Dubsmash

Reddit is officially set to acquire TikTok rival - Dubsmash. The social news giant says that this deal will bring to key strengths to its platform. First, Dubsmash’s mission is unique among social platforms and is aligned with Reddit’s own...

Facebook Invests Millions in Accurate Reporting

Facebook has announced that it will be investing $100 Million in the news industry at a time when combating misinformation is critical. In a blog post shared on Monday, 30 March 2020, the social media giant said that it...

Top 5 Most Trending Stories – Week in Review

As this week comes to a close we take a look at the articles that resonated most with our readers. This week, tech news was encircled by the spread of the coronavirus, as four of our top stories relate to...

COVID-19 News: YouTube is Adding Fact-Checked Videos to its Homepage

The Novel Coronavirus has been a worldwide topic of conversation since the outbreak in 2019 – health experts, media and content creators alike have taken to online platforms to share the latest news on the spread, helpful tips to...

Facebook, Google, YouTube and others to Fight Against the Spread of COVID-19 Misinformation

Some of the worlds biggest social media and information sharing platforms have announced that they will be working together to protect their users from coronavirus-related misinformation. These companies include Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube. “We are working...
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Mastering IT Management: An Exclusive Interview with SolarWinds Evangelist Sascha Giese

IT News Africa recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Sascha Giese, a passionate and knowledgeable Technical Evangelist at SolarWinds. Sascha...
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