Tech/Sci
Tinder’s ‘Face To Face’ Virtual Dating Feature Is Bad News For Catfishers
28 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The ‘Face to Face’ feature on Tinder, which has just gone global, is bad news for those who’ve been using the app for nefarious means.
Scientists Reckon They Know What Was On That 2018 ‘Fireball’ Meteor [Videos]
28 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
For more than two years, scientists have been studying a 12 million-year-old meteorite that fell to Earth in 2018, and they’re ready to reveal the results.
So, About That Herd Immunity Approach
27 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A recently released study from Imperial College London adds to the evidence that herd immunity could be a problematic approach to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How To Knock Some Cash Off Your Next Apple Purchase
26 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the latest Apple goodies are rolled out, there’s no harm in boxing smart to ensure you’re paying the best possible price.
This 380-Ton Soviet ‘Caspian Sea Monster’ Boat / Plane Is Quite A Sight [Video]
26 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Russian Lun-class ekranoplan, or “The Caspian Sea Monster”, as it has been dubbed, has just emerged for the first time in 30 years.
How The New iPhone 12 Mini Compares In Size To The iPhone 4 And 5 (And Others)
22 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Let’s take a minute to compare Apple’s more compact models, from the iPhone 4 through to the iPhone 12 Mini.
Footage Of NASA Probe Touching Down On That Asteroid [Videos]
22 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In another landmark space adventure, NASA’s mission to collect dust and rocks from asteroid Bennu was a success.
Coffee Before Or After Brekkie? This Study Might Change Your Mind
21 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Smashing a cup of coffee first thing in the morning is how most of us get going, but should that wait until after brekkie?
It Was A Pretty Average Monday Aboard The International Space Station
21 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It was one of those days when everything went wrong, except it all happened in space which raises the stakes a little.
Why The US Government Is Taking Google To Court
21 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Every year, at around this time, Google finds itself in hot water. This time it’s going to be a little harder to get out of.
Elon Musk Reckons Success Of Colonising Mars Depends On One Thing
21 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Musk recently spoke at the Mars Society’s annual conference, and said that projects to develop a Martian settlement were already underway.
Record Smashed: ‘World’s Fastest Production Car’ Clocks In At 508km/h [Video]
20 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The coveted title of ‘World’s Fastest Production Car’ has once again changed hands, and contrary to prediction, it wasn’t snapped up by a Bugatti.
Here’s How NASA Plans To ‘High Five’ An Asteroid [Video]
20 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In a first for NASA, the Osiris-Rex probe hopes to touch down on a large asteroid and grab some rocks and dust in what has been dubbed a “high five manoeuvre”.
2021 Could Be A Rough Year For Netflix
19 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For Netflix, lockdowns across the world were very good for business. There’s no guarantee that 2021 will continue that trend.
Is Mixing Artificial Intelligence And Beer Really A Good Idea?
19 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
I could let it go when artificial intelligence was used to create creepy talking robots, but now it’s coming for our beer.
No Surprises With 2020’s South African Word Of The Year
19 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Like many, I cannot wait to see the back of this year, for reasons nicely summed up by 2020’s South African Word of the Year.
Looks Like That ‘Guy In A Jetpack’ Is Back At LA Airport [Video]
15 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The mysterious person in a jetpack has been spotted, once again, at Los Angeles International Airport.
Are You Rich? Please Buy This R2,8m Home Formula 1 Simulator [Video]
15 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Cranfield Simulation F1 Simulator is the sort of toy you see in the houses of multimillionaires, just before they take you on a tour of their private zoo.
iPhone 12 Launched – Here’s What You Need To Know [Videos]
14 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Apple announced four new iPhones in the iPhone 12 range in another virtual event on Tuesday, this time under the banner ‘Hi, Speed’.
SpaceX’s Starman Just Cruised Past Mars In A Tesla
09 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Tesla Roadster, with its mannequin ‘pilot’ Starman, made its first close approach to Mars.
These Guys Can Make An Aged Whiskey In Days – From Beer
08 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Why stick to tradition when you can turn the whiskey ageing process into a data-capturing accelerated tech fest?
Imagine Dropping R765k On A Toyota Hilux
08 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
After 51 years and eight generations, Toyota’s Hilux has been revamped. The price has seen an overhaul, too.
Five 90s Videos Games You Can Play For Free Online [Videos]
06 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Take a trip back to the 90s, and the golden age of gaming, with some retro games free to play on your computer.
Why Some Couples Look Like Siblings
06 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Researchers have looked into why some couples look like siblings, and some of the theories are rather weird.
RSAWEB Is Currently Running Some Great Fibre Promotions
05 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re in the market for a new home fibre connection, or want to see if you’re currently paying a little over the odds, have a quick gander at RSAWEB’s latest promotional offers.
Anyone Can Blur Their House On Google Street View [Video]
05 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Google Street View is a fun way to explore the world, but not everyone wants all and sundry checking out their home.
Someone Made R2,3 Million Selling Icons For The iPhone Home Screen
05 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A designer who goes by ‘Traf’ found a way to customise the home screen on iPhones, with a new minimalist design.
SnapScan, Zapper, And Masterpass Are Not Getting On
05 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last week, FNB was talking about having SnapScan and Zapper on board with its payment terminals. That talk may have been premature.
Weird Boeing Plane Designed To Suck Up Shipping Containers [Video]
01 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
For reasons that may forever remain a mystery, Boeing has patented an odd plane that effectively sucks up shipping containers.
New Docuseries Zooms In On The World’s Tiniest Creatures [Trailer]
30 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
‘Tiny World’ takes a look at some of the smallest creatures on Earth, including a monkey that would fit in the palm of your hand.
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