So Much For That Mobile Problem–Facebook’s Mobile Ads Jump In Q2 – Facebook blew away Wall Street‘s profit and revenue forecasts, mostly on a surprise jump in mobile advertising, which largely didn’t exist a year ago. [forbes]
The Baby Boy Destined To Become King George VII – Tasked with choosing a name that would suit a 22nd century king, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge decided to stick with tradition by naming their son George Alexander Louis. [telegraph]
Cape Town Spends Record R5.7bn Budget – The City of Cape Town has spent R5.78bn of its capital budget for the 2012/2013 financial year, mayor Patricia de Lille said on Wednesday. [fin24]
Google Announces Chromecast, A Dongle To Stream Online Videos To Your TV – Google just announced Chromecast, a TV dongle that lets you stream online videos straight from your phone, tablet or laptop to your TV. [gigaom]
“Dewani Has No Grounds To Appeal” – Ashok Hindocha, the uncle of slain British bride Anni Dewani, says he doesn’t think murder accused Shrien Dewani has any grounds to appeal the court’s ruling to extradite him to South Africa to stand trial. [ewn]
Arno Carstens’ Blood Test Queried – The nurse that took a blood sample from singer Arno Carstens – to be used as part of his drink-driving charge – did not follow the correct procedure, his lawyer told the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. [channel24]
Durban Film Festival: How To Ban A Movie – The outcry over the banning of the film “Of Good Report” has left the Film and Publication Board fighting to defend its decision. [mail&guardian]
Edwards Snowden Still Stuck In Airport – Fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has not been given Russian travel documents, his lawyer has said, contradicting earlier reports. [bbc]
Kim K And Kris Jenner ‘Want To Quit Reality TV’ – Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are reportedly keen to end “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” on a “high note” soon — because Jenner has her sights set on winning an Academy Award. [nypost]
David Klatzow Murder Mystery Weekend Increases Capacity – An extra 10 places have been made available for the murder mystery weekend in Stanford, with SA’s top forensic Scientist, David Klatzow. Klatzow is most famous for his case-breaking testimonies in famous SA trials, including the Helderberg and the Kebble murder. He is currently involved in the Pistorius case. [info]
Beautiful New Photos Of The Opulent Versace Mansion In Miami – The infamous Versace Mansion in Miami has had a rough time on the real estate market. [businessinsider]
Pounds And Prejudice: Jane Austen Graces 10-Pound Banknote – Lovers of Pride and Prejudice will no doubt be shouting, “A thousand times yes!” when they hear that British 19th century novelist Jane Austen will become the face of the new 10 pound note. [nbc]
SA Should Consider Rhino Farming And Horn Trading, Says Department – The department of environmental affairs has put forward a paper suggesting that rhino horn be allowed to be traded on the Johannesburg bourse. [mail&guardian]
Former President Bush Shaves Head In Solidarity With 2-Year-Old Cancer Patient – Former President George H.W. Bush has shaved his head to show support for the two-year-old son of a member of his Secret Service detail who is battling leukemia. [foxnews]
Professional Glass Porn Is Here And Google Can’t Stop It – Google doesn’t want porn on Glass, the company’s hotly anticipated (and mocked) eyewear-computer combination. However, we all know that where there is technology there will be porn. [huffpo]
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