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Tech/Sci
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Google ‘Idiot’, Click ‘Images’, And Have Yourself A Chuckle
20 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
It’s Friday, it’s been a long week, and we’re all hanging on until home time. You’ve earned yourself a quick break to enjoy a Google masterstroke.
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Here’s Some Big News For SA Bodyboarding Fans [Video]
18 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
It’s going to be a big week for bodyboarders, who take on a notoriously moody wave to try and land South Africa’s premier prize.
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Is Jeff Bezos The Richest Person Of All Time?
18 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos comfortably beats out the likes of Gates and Zuckerberg, but where does he rank on the all-time list when you factor in inflation?
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Cape Town’s R8 Billion Foreshore Project Has Now Been Scrapped
18 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
The City of Cape Town confirmed on Wednesday that it’s putting the brakes on the pricey Foreshore Freeway Precinct project.
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Buy Shares In Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Man United And More – Here’s How
16 Jul 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Buying shares listed on overseas exchanges has always been a bit of a hack, but all that has recently changed. Yup – you can own a bit of Manchester United.
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Bill Gates Has A New Favourite Book Of All Time And You Can Read It In Half An Hour
16 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
The billionaire is one busy guy, but he’s always managed to make time for reading. With a little inside knowledge, you can read his new favourite book in 30 minutes.
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Guess Which US City Classes R1,5m A Year As ‘Low Income’
16 Jul 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re bringing in a bar here in South Africa, you’re laughing all the way to the bank. In certain US cities, though, it’s a different story.
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You Need To See This Robot Restaurant In Action [Video]
12 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
A new restaurant has gone very, very high-tech, as their cooking staff comprises mainly of robots who probably won’t spit in your food.
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Everything We Know About Apple’s New ‘iPhone 9’ [Video]
11 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / 1 Comment
Get ready, iPhone users – a new model is expected to drop in September, and some big changes have been planned to shake things up.
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How New Camera Technology Is Bringing Down Cape Gang Members [Video]
10 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Thanks to a brand new gunshot detection system, a Cape Town gangster was nailed for his involvement in a shootout in Manenberg.
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What Is An Acceptable Uber Passenger Rating?
10 Jul 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When I order an Uber, I always check the driver’s rating to see what I’m in for. Turns out the drivers are doing the same thing on their side.
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Elon Musk Made This Submarine To Save The Thai Boys In The Cave [Video]
09 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
The Tesla CEO uploaded footage of his SpaceX team testing the “kid-sized” submarine, that could save the remaining Thai boys trapped in a cave.
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Apple’s iOS 12 Is Off The Chain – Check Out These Rad New Features [Videos]
06 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
The beta version of Apple’s new iOS 12 has been released, and it comes packed with apps, upgrades, and other awesome goodies.
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What! Boston Dynamics’ Robots Have Serious Competition From These Acrobat Robots [Video]
06 Jul 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Just when you think that you’re up to speed with the latest advancements in robot wizardry, another video comes along and redefines the boundaries.
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The Moment Siri Rudely Interrupted A British Parliament Speech [Video]
04 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
British defence secretary Gavin Williamson was left red-faced after his own iPhone took a jab at him in the middle of a speech.
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Brothers Who Started Separate Billion-Dollar Companies Share One Piece Of Advice
04 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Entrepreneurs James and Daniel Kan each launched billion-dollar startups when they were in their 20s, and the reason for their success is pretty simple.
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Own A Samsung Phone? It Might Be Sending Random Pics To Your Contacts
03 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Samsung users have discovered a huge bug in some phones’ texting app, which sends pics from their gallery to contacts without their knowledge.
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First Picture (Ever) Of A Planet Actually Being Born
03 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
For the first time ever, scientists spotted a newborn planet being formed in outer space, and managed to capture the action on camera.
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John Oliver Managed To Make Gene Editing Really, Really Interesting [Video]
02 Jul 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re only beginning to scratch the surface in terms of what gene editing can achieve, so maybe it’s worth finding out more via the bespectacled Brit.
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Ja, So Facebook Have Patented Technology To Use Your Phone’s Microphone Without You Knowing
29 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Big Brother is watching, and now he’s also listening, too. One of Facebook’s latest patents is trying to push the boundaries of how much they know about users.
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Video Game About Penises, From Constantia-Based Studio, Makes R20 Million In Six Months [Video]
28 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you thought a video game about a penis called John was a stupid idea, you’d be wrong to the tune of R20 million.
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Facebook Is Trying To Predict When You’ll Die
27 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
The social media giant is once again causing a stir, after it was discovered that they’ve filed a patent for a “life change prediction engine”.
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Inside Ad Astra, The Private School Elon Musk Built For His Kids
27 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
For four years, Musk has been running a super-selective private school with a wild curriculum that includes building robots and playing with flamethrowers.
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Why Instagram Is The Best Piece Of Business Facebook Has Ever Made
26 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
When Facebook splashed a billion dollars on Instagram in 2012, not everyone was impressed. Six years later and their decision has been vindicated.
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Elon Musk Has A Whistleblower Problem
22 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / 1 Comment
The irate billionaire has it out for an ex-Tesla employee, who he claims is a “horrible human being” for sabotaging operations at his company.
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Apple Cleaned Up At Cannes With Two Brilliant Ads [Videos]
21 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday was a good day for Apple and their marketing team, who racked up two Grand Prix awards in Cannes. Here’s how they did it.
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New Most Visited Site In SA Website Traffic In May 2018
21 Jun 2018 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
According to the latest traffic reports for South Africa, the battle for the most popular website in the country is still going strong.
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How R50 Can Turn You Into An Investment Mogul
19 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sometimes I pretend to be on the phone, talking about big deals and share sales, just to feel important. Shouldn’t have bothered, because getting involved is pretty simple.
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Rumours Of Inside Job As Liberty Ransom Note From Hackers Goes Public
19 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If ever you needed a reminder of how vital it is to ensure your business is hack-proof, the Liberty mess should do the trick. It’s only getting worse.
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Why It’s Pointless Choosing One SA Bank Over Another
18 Jun 2018 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I’ve never fully understood why some people are loyal to any particular bank, especially when our options are so limited here in SA.
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