Uber is discontinuing its UberX offering across South Africa, effective September 1, 2026, to streamline the company's local offering.
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Google is rolling out a major expansion to "Ask Maps," with capabilities that can order food, book accommodations, and monitor public transit.
With Grand Theft Auto VI releasing in November, Netflix has partnered with Rockstar Games to secure an exclusive look at new game footage.
DuckDuckGo has launched a video ad-blocking feature inside its proprietary web browser, particularly aimed at YouTube users.
eMedia has announced a content licensing partnership between its free-to-air broadcaster, E-tv, and the global streaming platform Netflix.
Meta has announced that WhatsApp will introduce unique usernames, allowing users to conceal their phone numbers and enhance their privacy.
Pick n Pay is introducing a generative AI shopping companion named Penny into its asap! on-demand delivery app.
Discord has arrived on Meta Quest as a native app, fulfilling an anticipated crossover first announced during the Meta Connect conference.
Anthropic has announced Claude Tag (@Claude), an always-on AI assistant designed with a single, shared identity per Slack channel.
Meta Platforms has officially launched WhatsApp Plus, an optional paid subscription tier for its ubiquitous messaging app, in South Africa.
WhatsApp already lets you send disappearing photos, videos, and voice notes, but is finally bringing its security tools to text messages.
Spotify has announced Reserved, a new ticketing feature for an artist's most dedicated streaming audience that holds concert tickets.
