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Tech/Sci
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You Are Not Going To Get Away With A Home Bluetooth Speaker For Much Longer
25 Aug 2017 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
It’s great that everyone has a bluetooth speaker for weekends away, but there is a very real problem about having one as your primary home entertainment system.
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Check It Out – The iPhone 8 Will Have Wireless Charging
21 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
While we wait in anticipation for the release of the next generation of iPhone to celebrate its 10th anniversary, the rumours are just going to have to suffice for now.
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There’s A New Facebook ‘Fake Video’ Virus Doing The Rounds In SA
21 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
There’s some malicious malware making its way around South Africa through Facebook Messenger. Here’s what to look out for and how to fix the problem.
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Ever Caught A Glass Just Before It Hits The Ground? This Ad Nails That Feeling [Video]
18 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Combining relief, elation and a sense of achievement, the quick-thinking glass catch is highly underrepresented in advertising. Finally, someone doing it justice.
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Apparently Apple’s Next Smartwatch Is Going To Change The Game
16 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Apple’s upcoming smartwatch is rumoured to have all frills and thrills needed to make it the first “must-have” wearable product. Here’s why people are frothing.
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This Automated, Crewless Cargo Ship Looks Like Every Pirate’s Dream [Video]
15 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It was only a matter of time before the world’s first autonomous cargo ship was announced, but we can’t help feeling that there’s a risk they’re not addressing.
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Emojis In The Work Place – You’re Embarrassing Yourself
15 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you happen to use emojis as a form of communication in work emails, you’re going to want to give this a quick read. Stop it, please, for the good of everyone involved.
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Apparently The ‘Dare To Dream’ Superyacht Might Change World Travel As We Know It [Images]
15 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Dropping a design for a new 140 metre superyacht, designer George Lucian decided to add a few extra additions that we’ve never seen the likes of before.
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Yes, You Can Stop Autoplaying Videos On Facebook – Do This
14 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s not exactly ideal when Facebook just starts playing some horrendous video off your feed, and then there’s the mobile data it chows. Stop it – we’re here to help.
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Our Top Five Future Predictions From Sci-Fi Films That Got It Right
14 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Looking back through cinematic history, science fiction movies could be hailed as the birthplace of a few technologies we have come to rely on.
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10 Points To Consider Before You Buy Sonos Wireless Speakers For Your Cape Town Home
08 Aug 2017 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I’m an ‘early adopter’ to most domestic tech and, as a result, my mates ask me for advice when the ‘early majority’ phase kicks in. That’s why I’m talking to you about this today.
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HUGE: New Plans Could Mean The End Of Expiring Mobile Data
08 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
South Africa has had a data problem for a while now, with our costs far above the worldwide norms. In a surprise move, consumers might finally be winning.
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MUST READ ANALYSIS: They Reckon Smartphones Have Destroyed A Generation
04 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s all fun and games to make fun of teens who are glued to their phones, but the facts point towards a looming mental health crisis.
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Every Decent Pair Of Sunglasses Is Supposed To Have These Five Layers
03 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Sunglass companies put plenty of effort into ensuring their glasses protect your eyes from the harsh conditions. It starts with the five lens layers.
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Relax, Everyone, Microsoft Paint Will Live On
01 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
For all of you out there who mourned the death of MS Paint last week, there’s some good news for you. Looks like the dream will stay alive.
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Moby Was Right – We Are All Made Of Stars
28 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
To all those who have gleefully claimed we are all made of stars, so that must mean we are all connected (#RainbowNation), here’s some science for you.
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How ‘The Internet Of Evil Things’ Is Threatening Your Company’s Cybersecurity
28 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If your employees are using various devices within the office, they might be the security threat that you never thought of. Here’s what to do about that situation.
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Carte Blanche Takes A Closer Look At SA’s Porn Habits [Infographics]
26 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Different strokes for different folks, goes the saying, and that’s certainly true for South Africans. One thing everyone agrees on – we watch plenty of porn.
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Confirmed: Your Mobile Data Is Disappearing
25 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Many users of South African mobile networks have been reporting disappearing data, something that networks have denied. A new test says otherwise.
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Dwayne Johnson And Siri Team Up For Awesome New Ad [Video]
25 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s no secret that Dwayne crams plenty into each and every day, but he does get some help from a pretty familiar friend.
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The Real Reason South Africans Call Traffic Lights “Robots”
24 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It’s always lekker to take a closer look at some South Africanisms. We call them robots, but why do we differ from much of the world in this regard?
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Let’s Chat About Rooftop Decks In Cape Town
21 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It took a while for Cape Town to catch on, but rooftop decks are all the rage right now. It’s not exactly hard to see why, especially during the summer months.
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Watching A Rocket Launch From Space Is Pretty Awesome [Videos]
21 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A satellite firm used their resources to capture a rocket launch from space, a perspective we’re not often treated to. Turns out it’s worth all the effort.
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They’re Making A Pokemon Go Game With Real Animals
20 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A new app, based on the real-life movements of animals around the world, plans to change the way funds are raised for animal conservation.
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‘Pussy’ And ‘Dragon’ Are Two Of The Top 10 Most Used Passwords – Here Are The Other Eight
17 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
No one wants to create hundreds of different passwords to keep themselves safe online, but if you’re rocking one of these then you need a rethink.
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UberEATS Have Just Stepped Up Their Game In A Big Way
13 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you’ve been on the UberEATS train since its launch in Cape Town, these new updates should make you pretty amped for that next order.
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Scientists Just Embedded A GIF Of A Horse Into Bacteria To Create A “Living Library”
13 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s a good chance that headline left you scratching your head, and this one takes a little concentration. The good news is that science is amazing.
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Tinder Is Sending Two Procrastinating Users To Hawaii For Their First Date
13 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The Tinder romance of Josh Avsec and Mikaela Long could have fizzled out like countless others, but then social media waded in and made the magic happen.
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The Future Of Fake News: Mind-Blowing Video Shows How AI Can Make Obama Say Something He Didn’t Say
13 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You can Photoshop until the cows come home, but if you’re creating fake video footage that looks authentic you’ve really upped the ante.
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Do You Charge Your Phone Every Night? Don’t
07 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Most people I know plug their phones in before bed, and I’ll include myself in that. As it turns out, we’re all being taken for a bit of a ride.
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