Google hosts first Cloud Summit in Johannesburg, an African first
Google hosted its first inaugural Cloud Summit, an African first at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The event brought...
LIFT accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay and crypto
South African airline Lift expands its payment options to include Apple Pay, Google Pay and crypto across its digital platforms....
Google brings Personal Intelligence to Gemini in SA
After launching in the US, Google has now brought its Personal Intelligence feature to Gemini users in South Africa. It...
Google Year in Search 2025
Google has shared its annual Year in Search for South Africa for 2025, which it says gives insight into what...
Google AI in Action Jhb Highlights
The second leg of Google’s AI in Action took place in Johannesburg early in August. It showcased the impact of...
Hey Google, Meet Your Replacement
Every night, like clockwork, I ask my Google Home Mini to “play thunder sounds.” It’s part of the bedtime routine...
WeThinkCode secures $2m funding from Google.org
South African tech academy WeThinkCode_ has been awarded $2 million in funding from Google.org. The money will be used to...
13 Things Google launched at I/O 2025
Here are 13 key updates from Google I/O 2025 with a focus on practical applications like filmmaking tools, image generation,...
Google previews Android 16
At its annual Google I/O developer conference, the Android Show: I/O edition provided a first look at the next-generation mobile...
Google’s $1bn bet on Africa’s future
Google Cloud celebrated the opening of its first African cloud region in Johannesburg, alongside a $1 billion investment pledge. While...
Google Maps turns 20: SA’s top rated spots
Google Maps has been around for 20 years but launched in South Africa in October 2009. Google South Africa has...
Google South Africa’s Year in Search 2024
Google South Africa has shared its annual year in search results for 2024 that covers top searched words, interests, individuals...
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