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Tech/Sci
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New Body Part Discovered – Congrats, Humans [PIC]
14 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
So, we don’t know our bodies as well as we thought. According to scientist, Harminder Dua at The University of Nottingham, a new human body part has been found. But you’ll never be able to clap your eyes on yours. The new classification comes in the form of a layer in the eye. The appropriately-named “Dua Layer” […]
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Is This The Blueprint To Make Things Go Viral On Facebook?
14 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
An academic paper by three Facebook data scientists (that’s an actual job description) focussed on a photograph of a Norwegian couple who said they’d have sex if their pic got more than one million likes might have uncovered the mechanism that triggers the viral sharing of content on the web.
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Apple Earns Patriotic Brownie Points With Superb “Designed In California” TV Ad [VIDEO]
14 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Apple came under fire for overseas production in May of this year. It took them exactly one month to respond with this TVC, which was launched in tandem with the unveling of the new Mac operating system, now named for the world-famous California surf spot, Mavericks (no relation).
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Anonymous Hacks ANC Website For Supporting Mugabe, Says They Have “Blood On Their Hands”
14 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
A Twitter account calling itself Anonymous Africa has taken credit for taking the official ANC website, ancy.org.za offline with a dedicated denial of service (DDOS) attack this morning.
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Get A Handle On Your New Icons: iOS6 Side-By-Side Comparison With iOS7 [INFOGRAPHIC]
13 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
Right, so you’ve heard a lot about the new aesthetic of Apple’s forthcoming iOS, and you’ve seen a few shots on the net, but how will the new look stack up compared to what you currently have on your phone? If you don’t have developer access to the latest iteration of iOS, then check this out for a glimpse into your phone’s future look.
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Apple Looks Set To Launch A Larger iPhone, And Cheaper Multicoloured Models
13 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
More speculations about the next iPhone are about, but these claims come from “reliable” sources. You may be able to purchase your iPhone in different colours, and you may be afforded different screen size options too.
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Take A Peak Inside Facebook’s Arctic Circle Data Centre – The Biggest In Europe [GALLERY]
13 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The largest data centre in Europe now belongs to Facebook. Situated on the edge of the Arctic Circle, it is powered by water and cools its servers with Nordic air. And of course it has a games room. This is the data centre from the inside.
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Flying Cars? Sure, But Have You Seen This Flying Bike? [VIDEO + PIC]
13 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The science fiction of ET flying home on a bicycle is fast becoming a reality. Three Czech companies have teamed up to design this prototype of a flying bike.
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Of Course Google’s Japan Offices Have Koi Ponds Inside [GALLERY]
12 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The multinational corporation Google is renowned for the offices everyone wants to work in, or at least see at some point of their lives. Each office designed for the company is done so uniquely with regards to its corresponding location. Google makes sure that the architects have come up with an interior that represents the country’s history and culture. Today […]
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IOL Website Hacked – Possible Act Of Revenge For Publishing Pro-Mugabe Story
12 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
The online division of Independent Newspaper’s was attacked on Wednesday morning, reportedly for publishing a story viewed as in support of Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe.
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Understand The NSA Prism Surveillance Program That Everyone’s Losing Their Minds Over In 5 Minutes [VIDEO]
12 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
So you haven’t completely wrapped your head around the massive National Security Agency (NSA) info leaks in the USA. Sure, you’ve heard the name “Edward Snowden” thrown around a few times, and Hong Kong is coming up now and again, but what the heck is the fuss all about?
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Thanks For Coming: Apple Has Just Made These Apps Redundant With iOS7 [PICS]
12 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
Apple is taking no prisoners with the new operating system. A good few apps could soon be out of business as soon as iOS 7 is rolled out. These are the new features compliments of iOS 7, and some of the apps that Apple will squash.
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“Best Of Web 4” Is Today’s Must-Watch Internet Video Highlights Reel [VIDEO]
12 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Save this one for your lunch break. Honestly, it’s worth it. Compiled by YouTuber, Zapatou, this Best Of Web video is, as its name suggests, a highlights reel of the top YouTube videos posted over the course of the last year. And it is 10 minutes of your time very well spent.
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Google Has Bought Navigation App ‘Waze’ For Just Over $1 Billion
12 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There has been some serious courting from Google, Apple and Facebook, all wanting to get their hands on navigation app ‘Waze’. But finally the love square has been disolved and Google stands victorious.
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How To Make Your Social Media Addiction Your Career [INFOGRAPHIC]
11 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Do you wish you could just sit on your computer all day and simply switch between these social media platforms to find out what is happening, what is trending and where somebody is? Do you wish your job entailed having your Twitter feed open at your desk?
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Radvertising: PlayStation4 Trolls XboxOne With Used Game Sharing Guide [VIDEO]
11 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One of the biggest consumer gripes following the unveiling of Microsoft’s new XboxOne gaming console was the inability for users to share legally bought games across multiple consoles without paying an additional fee. Sony has just released their PlayStation4, regarded as the strongest competitor to the XboxOne, and they’ve punched them right in the nuts with this […]
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Local Design Studio Refurbish Stunning 1967 Vespa Sprint [VIDEO]
11 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The creative studio is inspired by evolving; making crafts by hand that are some of most amazing organic designs you will ever see.In one of their recent projects they refurbished a 1967 Vespa Sprint. Check it out here.
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Say Hello To Apple iOS7 – The Top Features, Here
11 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Apple lovers the world over have been waiting patiently for the WWDC to begin. With hardly any leaks, the anticipation of what Apple was unveiling was high. These are a few of the exciting new things unveiled yesterday.
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Living The Holiday 101: Controlling Your House With Your Smart Phone [VIDEO]
10 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If being able to talk to your smartphone wasn’t enough, you can now use it as a house remote. Click through to see the new Benki developments.
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America’s Most Infamous Whistleblower, Edward Snowden Explains Why He Leaked The NSA Documents [VIDEO]
10 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Edward Snowden tells all to journalist Glenn Greenwald in Hong Kong about why he, a now ex-National Security Agency (NSA) employee, leaked classified information detailing how the NSA and the FBI wiretapped millions of Americans along with obtaining details of their Internet usage.
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NASA’s Largest And Most Powerful Rocket Is On Track For A 2017 Test Flight
10 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is NASA’s largest and most powerful rocket to date. And the aim is for it to have its first test flight in 2017. Low-Earth orbit travel will be a thing of the past for NASA: they want the Space Launch System to take them to new heights.
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This Is Where Your Day Went: The Biggest Workplace Time Sinks [INFOGRAPHIC]
10 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Look, it’s already past lunch time, and you’re wondering where the heck your day went. Well, wonder no more. From socializing with your desk buddy, to secretly chatting on Facebook, this chart shows you just what you and most nine-to-fivers spend their time on.
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Almost As Good As The Jet Pack – Luggage GPS Tracks Your Bag Across The Globe [VIDEO]
10 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has come up with a way to put all your luggage worries to rest. Details after the jump.
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Excellent Audio Motion Speaker Is Perfect For Small Lounges And Braais – Get It For R599 (Save R300)
10 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Live every moment of everyday with your favourite beats with these funky speakers. These mini music players are perfect for those who take being a muso to the next level. Now you and your friends can listen to sweet tunes in style. CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS Groupies move to the groove with an Audiomotion […]
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Don’t Trust Strangers In Your House? Online Service Shows You The Plumbers/Electricians Etc That Your Friends Recommend
07 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Where do you go when you’re looking for someone to pave your drive way, paint your house, or replace your geyser? Google? Maybe. Yellow Pages? No, we’re not in 1999 anymore, Dorothy. Your friends? Almost certainly, every time.
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What’s In A Meme? Your Guide To Understanding Meme Culture [INFOGRAPHIC]
07 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you have ever tried to understand the Harlem Shake or Grumpy Cat, this might clear things up for you.
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Got Loads Of Old Sunglasses? Here Are Some Ways To Repurpose Those Bad Boys [PICS]
07 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Don’t try and fit in, when you can stand out. Instead of crossing the globe to find sunglasses only you have, why not customize your own? Buzzfeed has given us a few cool ways to give your shades their own edge, old or new, you can make your everyday specs into a source of timeless […]
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Get This Touch Screen Samsung Galaxy Camera For R3,999 (Save R2,000)
07 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This gadget makes for an amazing gift for yourself or for a loved one. Snap away in style while you have your interactive world, literally at your finger tips. This camera has features that will make you weak at the knees: Imagine being able to snap a pic on your camera and then instantaneously upload it to Instagram […]
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High Tech Collar Links To App, Will Report On Your Dog’s Health
07 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We all wish our pets could talk. Apart from the fact that it would be very cute, they would also be able to communicate important information with us. Like when they were sick, we only ever notice something when it is too late. But this device, Whistle, is looking to aid early detection of problems.
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Apple Will Make A Ton Of Money With iRadio Ads
07 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
iAds on iRadio are set to make Apple some serious cash. For those who are not familiar with iRadio, it is the new music streaming feature on iOS 7.
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