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Google News Innovation Challenge expands to Africa

The tech giant invites proposals from media firms that use innovative technologies to produce quality news content.

Apple reveals news, gaming subscription services

The tech company launches Apple Arcade and News+ subscription services for Apple customers that will provide access to hundreds of original games and news titles.

Facebook tests news aggregator feature

The social network tests an app-based feature that will allow users to browse news content by topic.

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We're able to cut and tailor the Internet to suit our own views, but should we do it?

The rise of YouTube as a news platform

It's not just about cat videos and Justin Bieber - YouTube is evolving into an important news source for millions of people.

Prisoners of our own device

While we're so concerned about governments putting limits on the information we can receive, we should also look at the limits we're putting on ourselves.

Google boosts agency news

In today's technology roundup: Google boosts agency news, Nintendo dominates consoles, and flight simulator for Google Earth.

Online news growth slows

The rate of online news audience growth in the US is slowing, according to a study released yesterday.

IOL unveils HIV/AIDS Web site

Independent Online has developed an HIV/AIDS information portal to mark World AIDS Day.

SA news sites launch paid-for content

Online news publishers News24 and Mail & Guardian Online have joined forces to charge overseas-based readers for access to premium areas of their Web sites.

Mail & Guardian goes mobile

Internet news service Mail & Guardian Online has partnered with M-Web to deliver news to readers` cellphones via SMS.