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Tech/Sci
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Diginerds Will Love NASA’s First 8K Video Of Earth
09 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
NASA has released the first ever 8K video from the International Space Station, providing us with a high definition look back at earth.
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Bill Gates Wants To Completely Reinvent The Toilet [Video]
07 Nov 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Bill Gates wants to save lives, by inventing a toilet that eliminates harmful pathogens and converts bodily waste into clean water and fertiliser.
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The Simple Reason Voice Calls Are Making A Massive Comeback
06 Nov 2018 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Phone calls are outrageous in today’s world. They break so many obvious privacy rules, I’m surprised it’s still legal.
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The Coal (And Carbon) Required To Charge That ‘Clean’ Electric Vehicle Of Yours
06 Nov 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
Bloomberg compared the mileage and efficiency of various fuels, in order to determine whether electric cars really are the most eco-friendly way to travel.
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Proof Of The Black Hole In The Centre Of Our Galaxy
06 Nov 2018 by Carrie / 3 Comments
Scientists have uncovered evidence of a black hole at the centre of our galaxy. They’ve also managed snap a pic of it using the Very Large Telescope.
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This Is Big – Global Google Staff Walkout And Protest [Images+Videos]
02 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Thousands of Google employees around the world have staged a mass walkout in protest against sexual harassment, unequal pay for women, and systemic racism in the company.
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They Reckon They’ve Uncovered The Man Who Created Bitcoin
01 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Investigative journalist John Roberts thinks he might have uncovered the real man behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto – the man who created Bitcoin.
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Cape Town’s Speed-Over-Distance Cameras – Where They Are And How They Work
31 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Scared of getting done by one of those hidden ‘average speed’ traps? Here’s where you’ll need to pay special attention to your speedometer.
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Apple’s Second Launch Event Takes Place Today – Here’s What To Expect
30 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Apple’s September launch event was all about the iPhones and Apple Watch, but this time around they’re looking at the iPod and MacBook, amongst other things.
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MTN Is Haemorrhaging Pre-Paid Subscribers At A Frightening Rate
30 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
MTN just released its quarterly report and, whilst some areas show growth, it’s clear that pre-paid customers in South Africa are heading for the hills.
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Watch NASA Drop 1,7 Million Litres Of Water [Video]
29 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Footage shows NASA’s water deluge system dumping 24 285 days of water for one person under level five water restrictions in Cape Town. Ouch.
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Naspers Are Spending Big Bucks On Local Tech Start-Ups
29 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A new initiative called Naspers Foundry is going to be dishing out the cash to local start-ups, in an effort to boost the South African economy.
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The Dangerous Gamble Married People Take When ‘Having A Squizz’ At Tinder
29 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some studies estimate that as many as 30% of Tinder users are married. Whilst it might seem like a little harmless fun, things can fall apart pretty quickly.
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Another Stupid Tweet Before Elon Musk Decides To Take A Break From Twitter
29 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Elon Musk has gifted us one more stupid tweet, about that time he said he was taking Tesla private, before leaving Twitter for a couple of days.
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World’s Tallest Statue Is Quite Staggering – Double The Size Of The Statue Of Liberty [Images]
26 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
India is set to unveil the world’s largest statue, a towering figure of a famous social and political leader.
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This Computer-Generated Portrait Sold For R6,3 Million
26 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
A painting of a European man, generated by AI, has fetched 43 times more than its estimated value at a Christie’s auction. But is it art?
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Much Excitement As UCT Creates World’s First Human Urine Building Brick
25 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
The University of Cape Town’s Engineering department has unveiled the world’s first ‘bio brick’, made from ‘liquid gold’.
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What The ‘R’ In iPhone XR Really Stands For
24 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Apple’s marketing chief Phil Schiller finally reveals what the ‘R’ in iPhone XR stands. Here’s a hint – it’s tied to a personal passion of his.
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Cyborgs, Dating And Aliens – A List Of The Most Absurd Things Elon Musk Has Said
23 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
For your reading pleasure – some of the most absurd things Elon Musk has said about cyborgs, AI, dating and relationships.
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This Is Where Virtual Reality Is Right Now [Video]
22 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Advances in technology mean that virtual reality is now becoming more immersive and engaging, in ways we never previously thought possible.
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The Secret Shame Of The Cracked iPhone Screen
19 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Are you afraid of whipping it out because people are going to judge? Don’t worry, you are not alone in your shame.
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Can We Chat About Harry’s ‘Sleep Ring’?
19 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Forget the crown jewels, because everyone is talking about the small black ring on Harry’s right hand. We thought we’d join in.
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Actual Robot Dogs – Boston Dynamics Has Stiff Competition From These Guys [Video]
19 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Design and technology are converging to bring you the next big thing – creepy, autonomous robot dogs.
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‘There Is No God’, And Other Conclusions From Stephen Hawking’s Final Book
17 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 5 Comments
In a final gift to humanity, Stephen Hawkings answers frequently asked questions in his last book, ‘Brief Answers to the Big Questions’.
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“The Mother Of All Scams” – Send This To Your Friends Who Still Believe In Bitcoin
16 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 26 Comments
When business was booming, every office had someone churning out lines like ‘Bitcoin or bust’. They’ve been pretty quiet of late, right?
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Ever Struggled To Cancel A Telkom Contract? You’re Not Alone
16 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are three things we can count on in this world – death, taxes, and awful service from Telkom.
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The ‘Parkour’ Robot From Boston Dynamics Is Just Too Much [Video]
15 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Robotics firm Boston Dynamics has unveiled the latest version of its super advanced and extremely nimble Atlas robot. Be afraid.
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Branson Steps In And Tells Elon What His Problem Is
12 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
Sir Richard Branson has weighed in on Elon’s frenetic lifestyle, with some sage advice from one billionaire to another.
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SA Company Named On TIME ‘50 Genius Companies 2018’ List
10 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
From humble roots 10 years ago, to featuring alongside giants like Amazon, Disney, GoFundMe, Nintendo, Slack and Spotify, this is proudly South African.
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You Need To See This Video From Inside An Amazon Go Store – ‘Just Walk Out’
08 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
If you want to see what the future of retail is going to look like, step inside an Amazon Go store, where AI has taken over customer relations.
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