It is still unclear what Putin’s real ambition is in regards to Ukraine, but former United States National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski, claims Putin “wants to rebuild the Soviet Union.”
Normally only big corporate buy outs or investments make the headlines. But investing in startups is a strong area of interest for large corporations. A small business’s growth is often accelerated by investment by major corporations. So what do they get out of it?
As you sit crawling the internet on your smartphone, desktop or snazzy laptop, it is easy to dismiss the work going on behind the scenes to get you your internet fix. Instead of cursing the offspring of your internet service provider when your router light goes off, or when your cat pictures are taking too long to load, take a look at the bigger picture.
Saturday Night Live happened again this weekend (wouldn’t ya know it), and ‘Girls’ creator Lena Dunham spoofed Darren Aranofsky’s (and God’s) forthcoming film, ‘Noah’. It’s funny. Check it out.
A lotto winner wasting his windfall on parties and hookers, or a retired sports personality sitting in a spot of financial bother doesn’t come close to comparing to these gentleman. After making it to the pinnacle of the billionaire echelons, more than a few have made quick work of losing it all.
Much has been made of the defence’s argument in the Oscar Pistorius trial that witnesses Michelle Burger and Charl Johnson did not in fact hear gun shots on the morning of 14 February 2013, but the sound of Oscar Pistorius beating down the bathroom door with a cricket bat in an attempt to reach Reeva Steenkamp, and save her life.
iPhone users at the SXSW festival were introduced to the use of iBeacon. iBeacons have been implemented at retail stores and some stadiums, but this was one of the first festivals that made use of the Bluetooth LE tech.
Italians are up in arms about this advertisement by ArmaLite. Puns out of the way, the image of Michelangelo’s David wielding an assault rifle instead of his trusted slingshot has Italians freaking out. David would have made quick work of Goliath with this beast of a gun.
Held every five years, North Korea’s elections are pretty simple. Unlike democratic elections in South Africa, there is no need for a long list of candidates on the ballot list. There is only one candidate a district can vote for.
A bystander photographed the crazy moment when an airplane crashed into a skydiver as he was coming in for a landing. The light aircraft’s wing collided with the parachute’s strings, catapulting the skydiver into the sky.
Picture yourself driving off into the sunset, with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s in hand, and a thundering Harley strapped between your legs. Buying a bottle of the world’s leading Tennessee whiskey puts you in line to win a Harley Davidson 2014 Fat Bob. Check out the beautiful cruiser in action.
The object of the game is to link an actress or actor to Kevin Bacon in the fewest steps possible. The game, over the years, escalated into a global phenomenon. These days, there are websites dedicated to determining an actor’s Bacon Number. During an interview, Bacon Number 0 admitted he was not amused by the game at first.
Capetonians may have thought they were going mental seeing Mos Def buying groceries at their local convenience store. But for those who don’t know, the international hip-hop star has been living in the Mother City for a while now.
Keep your work, memories and media safe with a Transcend 16GB Jetflash Double Combo. With two funky colour schemes and a retractable USB insert to keep things dust-free and working well, you now have the perfect way to share and save.
The 2014 edition of SXSW has served as the launching platform for the usual slew of feel-good marketing innovation… And a flying drone that will tase you in the ass. Meet the Chaotic Unmanned Personal Intercept Drone, or CUPID. It marks the latest in applications for drones, and it may well have the FAA regretting the repeal of the six year ban on the unmanned aerial vehicles.
Hunt continues for missing 777 jet, amid reports of stolen passports. EFF members urged to ‘leave the fat one.’ FIFA World Cup Final tickets up for grabs. Stacy Kiebler married. Child beats Tiger Woods and co to win championship. US judge rules for drones.
Holy heck! People, you could win a trip to Brazil for two to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ final JUST BY USING YOUR VISA CARD TO BUY SOMETHING! Something as mundane as bread! Or cat litter! I dunno! Just buy something!
Having a social media profile makes you a vulnerable target for online trolls. In the case of the dating app, Lulu, men are subject to the scrutiny of scorned lovers and exes.
EWN’s Cape Talk have reported that this video posted yesterday shows an arrest undertaken in Cape Town. The IPID (Independent Police Investigative Directorate) are investigating the police involved in the arrest, as they appear to have used unjustified force. Particularly, police strip the arrested man of his clothing in the street, grab him by the throat, and kick him in the genitals.
A select group of “digital influencers,” a.k.a YouTube content providers, got to have a chit chat with president Obama. Among them was an Obama impersonator, who got the chance to give his impression to the big man himself in the Oval Office.
A radical change in strategy by the world’s largest photo provider, Getty Images, will allow online content creators to use some of their images for free. Getty is proposing the use of embedding, similar to embedding YouTube videos, for their stock images.
Android and iOS tend to be known as the big hitters when it comes to international mobile operating system markets, but recent stats paint a different picture of the SA mobile market. Going by install base figures, BlackBerry and Symbian S60 systems hold highest market shares in SA.
I manageed to saunter on down to the CTIC for the 2014 edition of the Design Indaba, and let me tell you this, my friends: I liked what I saw. I liked it very much. I for one was rather smitten with MIN’s COLOUR ONE installation, and the “Dance Evolution” MINI stand. I absolutely can’t tell you if I twerked, or not.
The photo booth serves a dual purpose, as entertainment for guests and secondly to recollect what occurred the night before, post hangover. The age old question of what would happen if you placed a photo booth at a Oscar party, has been answered. Please enjoy some of the hilarious moments caught on film by Vanity Fair’s photo booth.
New York’s bicycle couriers are well-known around the world. These madmen on the two-wheels risk their bodies, dodging between cars in the city’s bustling traffic. The underground weed market in NY also makes use of this type of delivery. Journalist Hunter Stuart spent a day delivering weed alongside one of New York’s bicycle weed couriers. Here’s his story.
This chilling video documents the life of a little girl, for just one second a day. It paints a dark picture of the harsh realities children in war torn countries face.
Retailer, American Apparel, is creating a stir with its latest campaign. The company, known for its some what controversial campaigns that included placing pubic hair on mannequins and strange model choices, may have gone too far this time.
Pope Francis made his very own confession recently, admitting to stealing a dead priest’s rosary cross from the casket. He pried the rosary from the corpse’s dead hands.
Sure, freelancing sounds like the good life to those keeping a steady job, but despite being able to sleep as late as you want and being able to drink at your “workplace” (i.e. anywhere there is free WiFi), the life of a freelancer is kind of depressing at times.
Short and sweet. This 15 second teaser is here to remind you that Mad Men Season 7 is just a bit over a month away. Like Breaking Bad, Mad Men will split its final series of episodes in two. The forthcoming season titled “The Beginning,” will be made up of seven episodes starting from April 13.