Hold on a few more hours dear sports fans, your weekly kick of sporting awesomeness is just around the corner. Your dealer Bruce Kay, has rolled you some pretty potent guests, and they shan’t disappoint. Former England test cricketer and current commentator, Robin Jackman is our over-qualified cricket banter-ist for the evening. Jackers, as he’s […]
They have done it again. We have yet another teaser from the Mad Men folk. If the illustrated poster and the teaser video weren’t thought provoking enough, we now have a series of glamour shots. WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? The bearded Stan Rizzo, the most suspicious looking Peggy Olson and a photo perfect unfaithful Pete and his Trudy Campbell… And then […]
Before we start, let’s go through what Chess boxing actually is. No it’s not a boxing ring made of checkered blocks where you get to hook the opponent when you remove one of his pieces. Nor is it just a board of chess pieces wearing gloves. Chess Boxing combines both the sport and activity in a tournament. The […]
Gross. Firstly her name is Sabrina Boing Boing. Secondly she used to be a Pamela Anderson impersonator. Thirdly she’s breastfeeding a calf. The former member of the Pussycat Dolls knock-off group “Sexy Dolls” and self proclaimed animal lover made headlines last week for her crazy stint which she justified by commenting, “some things don’t need to make […]
Nearly six years in the making, the film adaption of Max Brook’s popular zombie apocalypse novel is almost ready to hit the screens with main focus point Brad Pitt who plays UN employee, Gerry Lane. Some may say “not another Zombie movie” but these action packed trailers make the thought of eating popcorn and having the occasional […]
Is it a pug? Is it a alien? No, it’s Sir Charles Barkley the French Bulldog from Seattle with his own Instagram and Facebook page. Owners Paul and Melissa started Barkley’s Instagram account in order to avoid bombarding their friends’ feeds with photos of their new baby. Little did they know that this fuzz ball was […]
One of the funniest, dynamic and most creative people to come out of Cape Town, Cokey Falkow (now in L.A.) has stepped over to the other side of the camera lens, to capture (and edit) this racy lingerie shoot of his wife, Franki. Slightly N5FW..
This well-priced, sleek laptop has everything you need in a basic computer. If you are looking for something with a great design and essential features, then this is the Notebook for you. Groupies face new technology with an HP 650 B820 Notebook, proudly providing efficient computing for capable citizens. Offering essential mobility, the Notebook boasts […]
A New Zealand mother left her baby in the car while she went shopping at a Porirua Shopping Market this last week. The baby was left in the car seat , covered by a blanket. A note with the mother’s cellphpone details, should there be any issues, read: My mum’s in doing the shopping, call […]
British travel star, Karl Pilkington has a new five part series of An Idiot Abroad, titled “The Moaning of Life,” which sees him traveling around the world to gain advice on how to find happiness and enjoy his success. Standard Karl stuff, really. For the South African episode in the series, Ricky Gervais and Steve […]
A joint research effort between the United States and the United Kingdom could result in bacteria acting as microscopic “bio-batteries.” The powerful bacteria, Shewanella oneidensis, have been confirmed by scientists to generate an electrical charge. Dr Tom Clarke, a lecturer at the school of biological sciences at the University of East Anglia and lead researcher […]
Tiger Woods is world no. 1 again. Looks like Russian oligarch hanged himself. Game of Thrones actor gets part of ear bitten off. 200 SA soldiers against 3000 CAR rebels. Pope phones home to cancel newspaper delivery. Jackson’s Moonwalk 30 year anniversary.
“I really need some sleep. I have 48 hours to visit a trade fair, explore the city’s trendiest food and design stores, and review one the worlds most beloved hotels. No problem.”
Thinking of going shark cage diving? Bryan Plummer, along with his sister and friends went shark cage diving in Gansbaai last Thursday. And then a viral video happened. Plummer’s newly-wed friend Roger dropped into the cage, and Plummer began filming. Instead of going for the bait set out for it, a great white bypassed the […]
Apple recently filed a patent at the United States Patent Office that would allow the iPhone to fall on its feet, so to speak. The “Protective Mechanism for an Electronic Device” aims to prevent or limit the damage caused when an electronic device with a processor is dropped. Reports suggest that the device would need […]
Play it where it lies, playas. The final round of the 2013 Arnold Palmer Invitational saw Sergio Garcia entertaining the crowd and taking chances when he climbed a tree to play his ball as it lay, rather than deciding to take a drop. After getting up the tree and surveying the options of how the shot could […]
London’s Mayor, Boris Johnson was interviewed on Saturday ahead of a BBC Two Documentary, “The Irresistable Rise” which will delve into the mayor’s past. Johnson is recognised for his successful handling of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Interviewed on the Andrew Mair Show, Johnson was asked about the quote that he made up when he was still a […]
Of course you can buy drugs online. The Silk Road website is an underground Ebay-esque marketplace that has become the premier destination for buying and selling drugs online – and authorities are powerless to shut it down. The website was founded in February 2011, and recent research has shown that over a six month period […]
Superheadz Japan have created something better than awesome. The Sun & Cloud is the world’s first self-generating digital camera, and now it’s available to us. The Sun & Cloud is able to generate its own electric power, meaning you’ll never have to charge it. So how does it work? There are three ways to power […]
This is exactly what it sounds like. Soho, Central London was the scene of the opening of the world’s first edible hotel this last weekend. Which is awesome, except that it is slightly disappointing that there isn’t an entrepreneur out there genuinely hell bent on giving people a night in an edible room. The hotel was launched […]
Google Japan have created one of the craziest online Chrome experiences yet. This experiment allows you to turn your favourite websites into 3D mazes that you can play in. The Chrome World Maze is similar to the maze games you used to play and dominate at the arcade as a young whipper-snapper, except now you’re using your iPhone as a […]
This gentleman has turned his high mohawk into a mobile advertising space. Affectionately known as Mohawk Gaz, he uses his mohawk as a canvas and spray paints his locks with “hard-to-miss” attention grabbing brand images and slogans. Gaz has advertised for brands including Visa and NBA, which he counts as his most challenging advert thus far, […]
A South African neuroscientist plans to build the world’s first digital brain in the hopes of trying to discover new information on mental disorders. Professor Henry Markram said: What we are developing is a new foundation, a new instrument – a telescope – that will allow one to look deep into the brain, offering a […]
A formal complaint has been laid against Ford and advertising firm JWT India for the “inappropriate” advertising of the Ford Figo in India. The print ads manage to take a stab at former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi, as well as Paris Hilton and the Kardashians. The ads have since been pulled. WPP Group, which holds […]
Reports suggest that Hollywood stars, Ryan Gosling and Charlize Theron are the front runners to play Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkmap in a new movie. Movie scripts began circulating soon after the scandal broke, a source said, adding: You’ve got one of the world’s most famous sportsmen under arrest and a beautiful young woman who […]
Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) is expected to seek US approval next year for a new anti wrinkle drug that would serve as the stand-alone competitor to Botox. The company said the product could be made available in 2015 in the United States. The anti wrinkle drug market enjoys annual revenue of almost $900 million (R8,3 […]
Finding parking is often a nightmare, and chances are when you do manage to find a space it’s a tight squeeze. Of course, parking related issues wouldn’t crop up if our car’s folded up. Which is exactly what the MIT-designed Hiriko Fold electric car does. Director of the MIT Media Lab, Kent Larson says the […]
Amanda Knox will hear retrial fate today. BEE blamed for 1Time Airlines demise. Bill Gates offers $1 million for new condom. Cyprus bailout wins approval. Litvinenko’s wife speaks out about latest Russian oligarch death.
Amazing scenes on the streets of Cape Town this week, as our SECOND ‘Naughty Hipster Of The Week’ managed to get in touch with us within 24 hours to claim his Puma shoes. Here is his proof..
The 14th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival is fast approaching and Capetonians have the great opportunity to attend a free concert. The concert will take place in Green Market Square and will feature the best local talent, as well as this year’s international headlining act. The concert is set to take place on Wednesday […]