Tech/Sci
BBC Asks If Afrikaans Is In Danger Of “Dying Out”
18 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The BBC looked into language politics in South Africa to determine whether or not Afrikaans was in danger of “dying out”.
Teen Turns Down R150 Million For Coronavirus Website Ads
15 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Avi Schiffmann isn’t your average 17-year-old. His coronavirus tracker is one of the most popular in the world, but he refuses to sell out.
Try This 44,8 Gigapixel Scan Of A Rembrandt
15 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Explore a scan of Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’, so detailed that you can see the individual brush strokes.
Reckon You Could Dock A SpaceX Rocket? This Simulator Lets You Try [Video]
13 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On May 27, the first launch of astronauts from US soil in nearly 10 years takes place, with a docking at the International Space Station. Here’s your chance to try that docking for yourself.
They’re Calling This ‘The Tesla Of Yachts’
12 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Serenity Yachts is working on perfecting its first solar-powered electric yacht to meet the demands of the more eco-friendly billionaire.
Fancy Watch Fans Should Be Aware Of These Seven New Panerai Models
11 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Panerai is celebrating 70 years in the watch business by adding seven new beauties to its collection.
I Just Can’t With This Social Distancing Picnic Blanket
08 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
People are capitalisng on the new normal with some interesting inventions. Some, however, are better than others.
Top SA Virologist Reckons You Probably Will Get Coronavirus
08 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A top South African virologist says that most people will probably catch COVID-19, but many won’t get seriously ill.
UK COVID-19 Study Shows Some Races And Ethnicities More Likely To Die Than Others
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The coronavirus tends to impact certain racial groups more than others, and it has a great deal to do with inequality.
Steve Carell’s Comedy, ‘Space Force’, Is Going To Annoy The US Government [Trailer]
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Do you feel like your purpose on this planet is not on this planet? If so, you could be perfect for the US Space Force, which already has a comedy series devoted to its existence.
This R5,2 Million Bugatti Watch Is A Thing Of Beauty [Video]
04 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
This ‘luxury car meets timepiece’ crossover will cost you roughly the same as some sought after vehicles, but it does pack quite a punch.
Beautiful Photos Of Our Universe In Celebration Of Hubble’s 30th Birthday
04 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Hubble Space Telescope is 30 years old. Let’s look back at some of its most iconic images of the universe.
Results From Study On Whether People Can Be Reinfected With Coronavirus
04 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s bad enough battling the coronavirus once, but some test results seemed to show that you could become reinfected.
Movie Piracy Has Soared, But You Need To Be Careful
30 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Starved for entertainment, more people than ever before are downloading movies illegally.
How The Pandemic May Be The AirPods’ Moment To Shine
30 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’ve come to rely more heavily on technology over the past few weeks, with some devices proving to be more life-changing than others.
Four Gaming Channels Your Non-Gaming Partner Will Actually Watch With You [Videos]
30 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Locked down with a partner who hates gaming? Here are four gaming channels that they’ll actually want to binge with you.
Can’t Unlock Your Phone Because Of Your Face Mask? Here’s Some Good News
30 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In what can be described as a prime example of a First World Problem, using Face ID to unlock your iPhone is a little trickier now that we’re all wearing facemasks.
Bill Gates On When We Can Expect A COVID-19 Vaccine
28 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Bill Gates has some updates on his efforts to combat the coronavirus, and some insights into when we may expect a vaccine.
Let’s See What Jared ‘Bok Boks’ Harvey Is Doing For Lockdown
28 Apr 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
As self-proclaimed ‘Durban’s best golfer’, one can only imagine the restraint Jared Harvey must be showing during this lockdown period.
Ideas Cartel’s Digital Platform Delivers More Than Essential Services
24 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ideas Cartel has launched Cartel Connect Online (CCO) to provide an ecosystem for facilitated connections, a variety of curated live content, and a ‘delicatessen to your door’ service.
Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog Is Helping To Fight COVID-19 [Video]
24 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Boston Dynamics robot dog, ‘Spot’, has joined efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Why Animal Crossing Has Become The Ultimate Lockdown Game
23 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The ‘Animal Crossing’ franchise lets you visit friends and go outside, with a couple of cute animals thrown in to the mix.
China Thanks Healthcare Workers With Spectacular Drone Display [Video]
22 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
China put on a spectacular light show using drones to express their thanks to health workers at the forefront of combatting the pandemic.
Five Great Apps For Surviving Lockdown
22 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Transform your phone into the ultimate lockdown survival tool with these five great apps.
Turns Out SA’s Lockdown Is Perfect For ‘Sextortion’
21 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Hold your friends close (metaphorically speaking), and your nudes closer.
Notice A Difference In Your Dreams During Lockdown? Here’s Why
20 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Google searches related to weird and vivid dreams have surged during lockdown, so you’re not alone. Here’s what experts reckon is going on.
African Telescope Could Uncover Secrets Of Black Holes [Video]
20 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
To expand our knowledge of black holes, a network of AMT telescopes are being set up around the world, including one in Africa.
Elon Musk Hasn’t Covered Himself In Glory During COVID-19 Pandemic
20 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Elon Musk’s attempts to produce ventilators to help treat the coronavirus have fallen woefully short of expectations, and some of his early comments look even worse now.
Online Learning Versus Remote Learning – Here’s The Difference
17 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Your child may have been learning online during the lockdown, but they aren’t necessarily engaged in ‘online learning’.
Why Should We Chat More Just Because We’re On Lockdown?
17 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Some friends you usually only see once or twice a month now suddenly want to ‘video hang’ every other day. You may need to politely enforce a few boundaries.
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