Google’s 2024 Year In Search: What South Africa Googled Most This Year
This year’s Google YIS report for South Africa doesn’t just drop a list of trending searches; it’s like a highlight reel of what had Mzansi talking, laughing, and maybe even shedding a tear or two.
Russian Court Fines Google $2.5 Decillion – More Money Than Exists On Earth
The court’s ruling states that if the penalty is not paid within nine months, it will double for every day after.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Top unions revolt over R1.3bn Springbok equity deal, The Google breakup is looming, New diabetes treatment could mean an end to insulin shots, and Don’t use Ozempic or Wegovy for ‘Instagram perfect body’.
Thursday Morning Spice
Alleged extortion kingpin killed in shoot-out with police, Woman who married herself files for divorce, Billionaire daughters advance to U.S. Open Semifinals, and Ramaphosa courts Chinese companies.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Google’s online search monopoly ruled illegal, Dolce & Gabbana launches dog perfume, China moon samples reveal water molecules, High-speed train between Gauteng and Limpopo on its way, and Nersa ruling a blow to wind, solar projects.
Tuesday Morning Spice
South Africa’s next electricity disaster has begun, meet the most powerful philanthropists in America, Rolex prepares to conclude its partnership with Formula 1, and DA calls for proactive approach to tackle KZN’s natural disasters.
The Story Of Elon Musk Allegedly Taking Ketamine And Having Sex With The Google Co-Founder’s Wife
It’s not like Musk hasn’t been dogged by rumours of both infidelity and drug use before, but for Nicole, the allegations have been “debilitating”.
Thursday Morning Spice
Counting under way in South Africa’s crucial election, World Rugby U20 Championship in Cape Town fixtures confirmed, Ackerman family cedes control of Pick n Pay, South African Ponzi mastermind gets 25 years in jail, and Expect high interest rates for the remainder of 2024.
Why You Should Take Google’s New ‘AI Overviews’ With A Hefty Pinch Of Salt
Google’s AI advises eating one rock a day and putting some glue mix into your pizza to help keep the cheese intact, proving how wrong the robots can be.
Monday Morning Spice
The Miss South Africa Top 30 finalists, Nicki Minaj placed under arrest while leaving Amsterdam, 12 people injured during turbulent Qatar Airways flight, Cape Town’s exorbitant property prices, and The full list of squads for T20 World Cup.
‘Incognito’ Mode Not All That Private – Google Promises To Delete Your Secret Search Data
“Google has made itself an unaccountable trove of information so detailed and expansive that George Orwell could never have dreamed it.”
Thursday Morning Spice
Two teenagers kidnapped outside Brits school, Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI secrets, Safair ‘too big to ground’, The former-lawyer who became the world’s most famous LEGO artist, World’s oceans reach highest temperature on record, and What Trump says he would do in a second term.
That Tourist Who Got Shot In Nyanga Is Suing Google For ‘Sending Him Into Violent Township’
Last year was rough when it came to tourists being directed into dodgy parts of Cape Town only for terribly traumatic things to happen to them.
Google’s Year In Review Shows What Piqued South Africans’ Interest This Year [Video]
See what Google Trends reveals about the local and global questions we shared, the people who inspired us, and the moments that captured attention this year.
You May Want To Rethink Your Fitbit After Google Pulls The Device From SA Market
Fitness device manufacturer Fitbit is withdrawing from the South African market after parent company Google made the decision that the SA market ain’t doing it for them anymore.
Take A Look Inside The Google Billionaires’ Airship That Has Just Been Cleared For Flight [Video]
Pathfinder 1 will be the largest aircraft to take to the skies since the Hindenberg disaster in 1937.
Google Gave Us A Rare Glimpse Into Their Most Lucrative Search Queries
Google gave the United States court a rare peak under its skirt this week during the US v. Google antitrust trial after they were forced to disclose a list of search queries that generate the most revenue.
Your Gmail Inbox Could Be Shut Down Unless You Follow New Google Rules
It sounds pretty scary but there is a very easy way to stop it from happening – just use your account and it will stay safe. Even if you rarely use your Gmail or Photos account, just log in, check an image, or send a few messages and things won’t get deleted.
Godfather Of AI Quit Google To “Freely Speak Out About The Risks Of AI”
Geoffrey Hinton, often dubbed the ‘Godfather of AI’, just confirmed that he quit his role at Google last week to speak out about the “dangers” of the technology he helped develop.
Father Of The Internet Sounds Alarm Over AI Chatbots
We can’t always predict what’s going to happen with these technologies and to be honest with you, most of the problem is people — that’s why we people haven’t changed in the last 400 years let alone the last 4,000.
Easy Game: Guess Google’s Top Searches For 2022
It was an eventful year, with high-profile deaths, court cases, and stage slaps. But even as that all flew by, and a war raged on, a simple game came out tops.
Here’s Your Chance To Work For Google Or Microsoft In SA
Microsoft set up an office in our country in 1997, and 10 years later, Google opened its first offices here. Both are based in Bryanston, Johannesburg.
Drama At Google As AI Bot Apparently Exhibits Child-Like Thoughts And Feelings
A Google engineer named Blake Lemoine is refusing to be silenced, in the wake of his discovery that a Google AI bot is beginning to demonstrate worrying signs of human-like sentience.
Watch Planet Earth Change Right Before Your Eyes
A new innovation from the Google Earth team, in collaboration with the World Resources Institute, means that now users can watch the face of the earth morph and alter in real-time.
Cape Town Beaches Dominate Google Street View Data
The data allows us to see which South African beaches are the most searched for, and seven of the top 10 are in Cape Town.
Let’s See What South Africans Have Been Googling This Year
These are based on the company’s annual “Year in Search” report, detailing the most popular terms used on the search engine.
Simple Trick To Speed Things Up On Your iPhone
If your iPhone could use a little speed boost, having been put through the wringer, then you’re in the right place.
People Are Finding Their Dead Relatives On Google Maps
Many people are using Google’s Street View to find images featuring friends and family who have since passed on.
Today’s Google Doodle Has A South African Flavour
Googling your own name is one thing, but you know you’ve left a mark when the daily Google Doodle is dedicated to your achievements.
Please Enjoy The Zuckerberg Cardboard Cutout At Capitol Riot Protest
Social media giants, including Zuckerberg, were called to testify on the role of social media in the Capitol riots, against the backdrop of a small but effective protest.