The largest data centre in Europe now belongs to Facebook. Situated on the edge of the Arctic Circle, it is powered by water and cools its servers with Nordic air. And of course it has a games room. This is the data centre from the inside.
The science fiction of ET flying home on a bicycle is fast becoming a reality. Three Czech companies have teamed up to design this prototype of a flying bike.
Woman finds razor blade in Burger King burger. Mob hit video sold. Shuttleworth says we shouldn’t have to leave the country. Edward Snowden speaks. Mandela update. Oldest man in history dies at 116. Facebook gets hashtags.
Of the 40 cadets chosen for SAA’s cadet programme, not a single white male was selected. Trade union Solidarity is calling it “subsidised racism” while SAA says the company is “obliged to give preference to previously disadvantaged groups.”
First Julius Malema announced that he intended to start a new political party. Now Malema is seeking funds to fuel his political movement while remaining true to his lack of affection of the ANC leadership.
Here is some grand entertainment to end off your day. The cast of This Is The End, the apocalyptic movie that was released today 12 June, has given us an entertaining stint. James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and Danny McBride, join together for a special version of The Real World. While the world turns to ruins, these four hilarious […]
The multinational corporation Google is renowned for the offices everyone wants to work in, or at least see at some point of their lives. Each office designed for the company is done so uniquely with regards to its corresponding location. Google makes sure that the architects have come up with an interior that represents the country’s history and culture. Today […]
After Earth is an M. Night Shyamalan film. The director’s signature film is still The Sixth Sense and many would agree that his best years, while love-or-hate projects, surround this film. His most recent “blockbusters” have not lived up to his heyday with invisible, biological retaliation in The Happening and a wishy-washy animation to live-action […]
The online division of Independent Newspaper’s was attacked on Wednesday morning, reportedly for publishing a story viewed as in support of Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe.
Are you one of those people who find eating such a laborious task? Would you rather take a pill or drink a shake and make your life 10 times easier? Never having to worry what to eat again, or whether it is healthy or not, this could be your answer.
So you haven’t completely wrapped your head around the massive National Security Agency (NSA) info leaks in the USA. Sure, you’ve heard the name “Edward Snowden” thrown around a few times, and Hong Kong is coming up now and again, but what the heck is the fuss all about?
Some good clean fun never hurt anyone, especially in the middle of the week. If you are feeling a little down in the dumps then this “laughing tram man” is just the thing you need. Click through to have a laugh.
Apple is taking no prisoners with the new operating system. A good few apps could soon be out of business as soon as iOS 7 is rolled out. These are the new features compliments of iOS 7, and some of the apps that Apple will squash.
Save this one for your lunch break. Honestly, it’s worth it. Compiled by YouTuber, Zapatou, this Best Of Web video is, as its name suggests, a highlights reel of the top YouTube videos posted over the course of the last year. And it is 10 minutes of your time very well spent.
After four years of searching, Mike Olbinski finally got to capture the storm he had been hoping for. Click through to check out the crazy time-lapse.
Whether you have gotten over the fact that The Hobbit is going to be a trilogy or not, it is time for the second part of Jackson’s adventure films. The adaption of J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece continues with the release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. For now, WarnerBro’s have treated us to an official teaser but […]
Whilst nature reclaims its land, we’re taken aback by the sweet results frozen in time. Click through to check out the amazing images.
Backyard Brains is a company that is attempting to bring neuroscience into the classroom with the help of RoboRoach. RoboRoach was developed to inspire young minds to find cures for neurological diseases.
Now you can transfer your photo’s and data from any device to your iPad, or vice versa. This adapter, has five ports that fit from your SD cards to your USB’s. Whether you want to store imagery on your iPad or watch a movie on your TV from the gadget, this will allow you to […]
Photographer Joe McNally used Dubai as a backdrop for his lastest images, but he did it from a height of 829 meters, on top of the world’s tallest structure, the Burj Khalifa.
As usual, it wasn’t easy picking this week’s ‘Naughty Hipster Of The Week’ – our weekly competition exposing local hipsters who go that extra mile. But this tired chap, shopping for edibles in a shocking pink pant, won by a mile..
The television drama Sopranos ended its run six years ago. Tony Soprano and his Italian-American mobster gang graced the screens of HBO for six seasons and the series is still the most-watched series to date. But for all those Mafia watching fans out there, the ending to one of the greatest shows in our lifetime, is still hard […]
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has announced that he will be touring South Africa for the first time. His stand-up tour “Messiah Complex” will kick off in August in San Francisco.
There has been some serious courting from Google, Apple and Facebook, all wanting to get their hands on navigation app ‘Waze’. But finally the love square has been disolved and Google stands victorious.
Russia might welcome Snowden. Meet Snowden’s pole-dancing girlfriend. Sales of ‘1984’ spike. Jeremy Gaunlet says Shuttleworth’s bid could be devastating. Sergio left a note in Tiger’s locker. Guess how far North/South Korea’s talks got?
Even with increased security and rumours of an attack on the provincial legislature, “poo dumpers” have managed to empty the contents of portable flush toilet tanks in order to convey a message.
Alex Jones, conspiracy theorist and radio loud mouth, joined Andrew Neil and David Aaronovitch to discuss the secretive Bilderberg Group conference. Click through to see why Jones was called an idiot during their heated discussion.
You’ve been thinking about getting yourself something small – a run around – to suit your urban lifestyle. That’s cool, except that you’ll be limiting your life experiences significantly. You think you don’t need a bakkie, but we have five good reasons why you really do.
If you are a cyclist there is nothing worse than being stranded due to bike problems. That could all change thanks to Express Biker, making all emergency products available on the go with this vending machine.
Would you be okay having your testes injected with gold, and then having them heated with infrared lasers? This method is currently being tested on mice but it could be a possible option for male contraception.