Amazon’s tablet is coming soon. Very soon, according to some of the rumours doing the rounds. We could even see the new device in the next few weeks. Supposedly, it will be in the seven-inch region, run a tweaked version of Android and be quite affordable too. But what’s going to make it special, and better than any Google attempt?
Swedish designers have made a cycling helmet that isn’t totally obnoxious, which is pretty great. It won an award. Understand that no matter how nice this helmet is, it still isn’t okay to wear this guy indoors, because that’s rude. Still, it just won the Index:Award, the largest monetary prize for design in the world.
John Smit dropped us this little gem of pre-Rugby World Cup media. Enjoy it with your midmorning coffee.
The Swedish are developing a new defence system that can make a tank not only disappear in front of its enemies, but look like something else. The system, known as ‘Adaptiv’ is being developed by Bae Systems and can actually blend in with its surroundings, when viewed in infrared. So, essentially, they could make an army vehicle look like a station wagon if they wanted to.
“I’ve heard that lizards and frogs do it, Layin’ on a rock, They say that roosters do it, With a doodle and cock.” Even Cole Porter knew something was going on way back in 1928 when he wrote the lyrics to “Let’s Do It”, a song that has been re imagined in a variety of […]
A group of us cleaned a bottle of Thunder toffee vodka on Friday night and I can categorically state that I will gladly do it again. It just seems to hit the spot, and is welcomed by boys and girls alike. You can win your own bottle if you get a pic of the Thunder […]
We already have the Regulation of Interception of Communication Act (Rica), and as the ad hoc committee from Parliament yesterday adopted the controversial Protection of Information Bill after nearly a year of deliberations, we might now also see the decryption of BlackBerry messages become a reality.
An annual global ranking survey of 2 000 tertiary institutions has been completed by major research company, QS. It takes into account reputation, faculty citations, student-faculty ratio and international population. And according to this ranking, the University of Cape Town is the 156th best university in the world. It is also the only African university on the list.
Cambridge Named Best University In The World – Cambridge is the best university in the world, according to a new league table which sees its rival Oxford awarded fifth place. The institution topped the eighth annual QS World University Rankings, seeing off competition from leading US institutions. [independent] Hostage Drama In Sydney – A man wearing […]
A million dollars? Please. That’s not cool. Helicopter rides. THOSE, those are cool. “But Helicopter rides are so expensive!“, I hear you whinge. That is true, but you and I both know that it’s not a matter of price when it comes to experiencing the wonder of flight as a homo sapien. The price doesn’t […]
The video you are about to see is in one word…brilliant. It chronicles the last 100 years in fashion in 100 seconds. Starting on Sept 13, 1911 and running all the way to Sept 13 2011, the actors change costume (and dance moves!) every second to reflect the popular fashion trends of each given year. Make it work!
Do you know what day today is? Google knows what day today is – which is why their latest animated doodle pays tribute to the legendary Freddie Mercury, who would have turned 65 today, had he not made an early exit. Click through to take a look. Please insert your favourite Queen song title here.
It’s not just feature films that are receiving the re-make treatment these days, but also classic TV series. This week we take a look at the latest outing for crime-busting trio (or should that be ‘busty’?), Charlie’s Angels.
This yacht is called ‘Latitude‘ and it rents at R2 million a week. Rihanna recently paid that price for a couple weeks which is pretty cool for her, but even cooler for the guy that owns the yacht. And that is why I must ask the question, do you play the local South African lottery, […]
The cleanup of the oil spill at Bloubergstrand continues, and City of Cape Town Disaster teams are still assessing whether the beach can be re-opened this afternoon. The wreckage of the Seli One carrier, which was stranded off the Blouberg coast two years ago, leaked oil onto the beach over the weekend following rough seas.
This coming Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the attacks by al-Qaeda on the United States of America, and New York especially. Many iconic images depicting the terror of that day sit steadfast in all of our minds, but what is wrong with a photographer portraying a different kind of moment on that day?
Van Halen first sang about the rite of passage in 1984, but every schoolboy (and girl) will be able to remember when they were hot for teacher. Cooped up in a classroom, going through that awkward phase, the raging hormones, the hungry eyes (another movie) and fantasising about what it’d be like for teacher to […]
In just under four days the Rugby World Cup kicks off in New Zealand. And, as you’ll see inside, people are finding all kinds of creative ways to show their excitement! Treat yourself to a very impressive “haka flash mob” as well as a rugby remake of “Living Next Door To Alice” after the jump.
I know, I know; can you really steal art from somebody as dangerous and transgressive as Banksy? Two of his pieces, put together during his 2007 project on the West Bank, Bethlehem Santa’s Ghetto, have popped up in a show called Banksy: Original Street Works, at the Keszler Gallery. In the Hamptons.
With more and more rubbish polluting our broadcast TV screens in South Africa, and more and more people opting for a broadband subscription over a satellite TV subscription, it is refreshing to see that local digital and TV production geniuses are able to get their preferred content “out there”. With local TV targeting the lowest […]
Wendi Deng, better known as Mrs Murdoch, and pie face defender, has revealed in an interview with Vogue magazine that the ex British prime minister, Tony Blair, is the godfather of one of the Murdoch’s daughters. She went as far as to describe Tony as one of her husband’s closest friends.
Low stress levels are an essential part of living the holiday. That is why Seth spent months on the road in Cape town and Johannesburg, outsourcing the best possible short-cuts (MINI Routes!) for you to save time and avoid traffic. We did six in Johannesburg and six in Cape Town. Some of these secret routes are […]
You can imagine the New Mexico police chief was shocked when a security video of the officer and the woman surfaced. The irony here is that the officer, known only as ‘Lopez’, was recently given the title of 2009’s police officer of the year. He was also awarded a ‘challenge’ coin for going over and above the call of duty. That’s what she said.
Rafael Nadal Endures Excruciating Cramps During US Open Press Conference – Rafael Nadal sent a scare through the US Open on Sunday when he slumped to the floor during his post-match news conference because of severe cramping in his leg.Rafael Nadal sent a scare through the US Open on Sunday when he slumped to the […]
Previously known as the breakthrough company for holiday reviews, TripAdvisor has come under attack for false reviews quite a bit recently, and been sued quite a bit too. Now the British advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority, has launched a formal investigation into the hugely popular travel review website because the company is probably in breach of the advertising code.
Being a teen mother is tough! especially if you’re also having trouble finding an outfit to wear for later when you go out with your friends. The solution, according to Jessica Callaway from the US, is to blow marijuana into your ten month-old baby girl’s mouth to “calm her down”.
Sleek, compact design, leather seats, carbon fiber chassis. This is what a baby needs in a stroller today, right? This is the future? Swedish designer Dawid Dawod thinks so, having collaborated with Porsche Design to put together the P’4911 for parents with their fiscal priorities in order.
Relations have never been better between the media and ANCYL followers. With supporters threatening journalists with comments such as, “We are going to beat you all by the end of the day because you are writing lies,” and rumours this morning of people gathering stones to throw at media reporting on the Malema discplinary hearing, the vibe between league supporters and journos is just awesome right now.
I love Postsecret. I’ll just put that right there. It’s an ongoing community art project that started in the States in 2005. Now, after almost seven years of receiving the secrets, Postsecret are releasing their very own app for iPhone.
The National Disciplinary Committee has dismissed comrade Julius Malema’s application to have the charges that have been brought against him dropped. In what represents yet another blow to the embattled youth league leader, he’ll probably be staying in and drinking some hot chocolate this evening, contemplating what life holds in store for him next.