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Tech/Sci
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South Africa Could Be 3D Printing Low-Cost Houses By Next Year [Video]
30 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
In classic South African style, many of the responses are variations on the comment: “You may need to check if that 3D printer can run on a generator”.
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Digicape Makes History As First South African Apple Consultant Network Member
29 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Our go-to tech solutions provider and Apple Premium Reseller Digicape have accomplished a monumental feat by becoming South Africa’s inaugural member of the Apple Consultant Network.
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This Is Why You Should Never Wear A Butt Plug In An MRI Machine [Video]
29 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Apparently, the makers of the sex toy claimed their product was 100% silicone, which is as we all know is not very magnetic. The plug however contained a metallic core…
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Airlines Are Crying Foul Over The ‘Skip Lagging’ Travel Hack
29 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Airlines are now crying foul, and have even gone as far as banning customers who make use of this practice, and even placing them on no-fly lists.
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Welcome To ‘Ubuntuland’ – Africa’s First Ever Virtual Reality Metaverse [Video]
29 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
This innovative endeavour has already created a huge buzz when it comes to investors. Leading entities such as Nedbank, MTN, and Primedia have already secured stakes within Ubuntuland, including parcels of virtual ‘land’.
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India Announces Sun Research Mission Days After Successful Moon Landing
29 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
The nation’s ability to adapt and refine existing technology, combined with its wealth of skilled engineers operating at lower wages compared to international counterparts, have been driving factors in India’s success.
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What’s Up With The ‘Iron Man’ Device Novak Djokovic Is Wearing On His Chest?
28 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
It sounds a bit Reiki-ish, but Djokovic claims the little gadget is the ‘biggest secret to my career’.
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How One Lone Wolf Called ‘The Old Gray Guy’ Saved An Entire Island’s Ecosystem
28 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
In 1997, a lone wolf crossed an ice bridge that briefly connected Canada with the remote Isle Royale. Identified as “M93” by scientists, he was affectionately nicknamed “The Old Gray Guy”.
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Neuroscience Research Explains What Your Response To The Viral TikTok ASMR Bottle-Smashing Trend Means [Video]
28 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
It may seem strange, but millions of TikTok users are tuning in to watch videos of a viral trend where bottles and jars filled with drinks or food are rolled down steps before shattering.
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Mysterious ‘Gloop’ Sounds Heard As Largest Loch Ness Monster Hunt In 50 Years Gets Under Way
28 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
The origins of the Loch Ness monster trace back to the 7th century, with the first written records describing an Irish monk named St Columba banishing a water creature from the River Ness.
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What You Need To Know About ‘Slugging’, The Smart New TikTok Skincare Hack
25 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
As winter tightens its grip, slugging might just be your secret weapon against dry, flaky, and itchy skin.
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PlayStation Is Upping Their Handheld Console Game, But Is The New ‘Portal’ Worth The Bucks? [Video]
24 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
This newest hand-held offering is designed to bring the PS5 experience to players on the go, allowing them to stream their favourite games at 1080p resolution and 60fps, all from the comfort of their palms.
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India Just Became Fourth Nation To Land On The Moon [Video]
23 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
The mission could cement India’s status as a global superpower in space.
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New Research Busts Myths Around What Really Happens When People ‘See Ghosts’
23 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Scientists have delved into the psychological and environmental factors that contribute to people believing they’ve witnessed the paranormal, which has helped uncover the truth behind cases like the Penyffordd Farm.
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Elon Musk’s X Takes Down Holocaust Posts In Response To Anti-Semitism
22 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
The user referred to the child’s death as a “fairy tale” and employed anti-Semitic rhetoric. Initially, X stated that the post did not violate its rules, but later acknowledged the mistake and removed the post following a second review.
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Meet The Robot ‘Bartender Machine’ That Can Mix Thousands Of Complex Cocktails [Video]
21 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
From a simple aperitif to a cocktail nerd’s dream, you can choose to go complex or keep it classic as the robot allows up to six different liquors and mixers to be poured into the dedicated 900ml canisters.
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Lamborghini Reveals Their First Fully Electric Vehicle And Its A Beautiful Beast [Video]
21 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
This ‘SUV’ is much better looking than the Maserati and Porsche SUV’s that have been clogging up Cape Town’s streets lately. Even if you load the new Lanzador full of soccer kids, you’re still going to look badass.
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‘Hairdryer’ Winds: The Strange Weather Phenomenon Contributing To Worldwide Wildfires
21 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Similar to what we Capetonians call a bergwind, these terrifying underrated gusts have been linked to the increase of erratic wildfires as well as the collapse of ice shelves.
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Apple Could Soon Be Paying Old iPhone Users R1 200 Each For Its ‘Degraded Performance’
18 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
In 2020, Apple already agreed to pay $310–$500 million (R5.88–R9.48 billion) as part of a settlement in a class-action lawsuit concerning issues with several iPhone models released between 2014 and 2016.
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Medieval Girl Found Buried Face Down, Ankles Tied, To Prevent Her ‘Returning From The Grave’
18 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
The placement of the child’s body also made the location of her burial seem significant. The girl’s body was put in a pit that had previously held a large wooden post for the entry gate of an enclosure, and the fact that her ankles were tied together shows that the community took extra measures to ensure she would not be able to ‘return from the grave’.
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The Mystery Of Disappearing Single Socks Has Been Solved!
18 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
There are some mysteries in life that have baffled humanity for centuries. Is there intelligent life on other planets? Is Bigfoot real? And where the hell do all the single socks go after a wash?
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Why ‘Phone Phubbing’ Is So Bad For Your Relationships
17 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
A study from 2022 published in Frontiers echoes these insights from relationship experts, revealing that phubbing’s ramifications extend beyond mere discomfort, delving into territories of distrust and exclusion. And the cycle perpetuates.
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ATM Glitch In Ireland Let People Withdraw Huge Sums Of Money They Didn’t Have [Video]
17 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
The Bank of Ireland quickly realised something was afoot when there was increased activity at several of their ATM’s and police were dispatched to the cash machines to stop people from exploiting what likely became an expensive glitch for the bank.
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Meet Pibot, The Humanoid Robot That Can Fly An Aeroplane Just Like A Human Pilot [Video]
16 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
A team of engineers and researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) is currently developing a humanoid robot that can fly aeroplanes without the need to modify the cockpit.
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Whatsapp Voice Notes May Not Be As Safe As We Thought
16 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Next time you’re sharing your deepest darkest secrets with your bestie via a voice note, be aware that your voice is now out there in virtual space.
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Passengers Are Reportedly Having Sex In San Francisco’s Driverless Taxis
16 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
[imagesource:flickr] Some people in San Francisco seem to be taking too much advantage of the newly introduced self-driving taxis as reports of passengers having sex in the robocars are increasing. Despite a 2018 study predicting that more autonomous vehicles could mean more sexy time on the road, the taxi’s rules of “no inappropriate behavior” seems […]
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Incredible Video Of Whale Frozen In Place Has Everyone Baffled [Video]
16 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
This odd ‘tail-up’ behavior is not just astounding to Moss and his TikTok fans. Scientists have wondered about it for decades now. Because a whale’s tail resembles a sail when it sticks up out of the ocean, the behavior is sometimes known as ‘tail sailing’.
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Is Gaming Really A Viable Career Choice?
15 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Professional gaming, which is known as Esports, is a viable choice and extremely popular. It is projected to generate $1.5 billion (R28 billion) in 2023, and despite not everyone being able to compete in Fortnite tournaments, the affiliated markets are booming.
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Stellenbosch Researchers Have Transformed A Regular Taxi Into An Electric Eco-Minibus [Video]
15 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
The van boasts an estimated range of around 120 km and a top speed of 120 km/h.
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The ‘Eris’ Era: What We Know About The Newly-Discovered COVID-19 Strain Making Headlines
11 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Eris is not a new Gen-Z baby name, but a novel strain of the Covid-19 virus that has captured the attention of the global health community.
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