Tech/Sci
RCS Coming To Android To Compete With Apple’s iMessage
01 Sep 2020 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
There’s one thing that the Android platform has failed to offer, and that’s the equivalent of Apple’s iMessage.
“Part-Human, Part-Cyborg”: Elon Musk Reveals New Plans For Hacking The Human Brain
28 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Conspiracy theorists aren’t going to like Elon Musk’s plans to plug microchips into people’s brains.
They Raced A Tesla Against An Electric Porsche [Video]
28 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tesla, or Porsche? Car comparison site ‘carwow’ put these two popular models through their paces.
What Happened To Empire Market, The World’s Most Popular Darknet Drug Bazaar?
28 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The world’s most popular online drug market, Empire Market, has mysteriously disappeared and enquiring minds want to know why.
Well, Eskom’s Latest Online Meeting Was A Complete Shambles
27 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst the threat of load shedding hangs over our heads, an online meeting to discuss various matters related to Eskom ended in farcical circumstances.
Get Used To It – The Rise Of Voicenotes And Why They’re The Way Forward
27 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Phone calls are alright, but have you ever tried sending a voicenote so that the person on the other end can listen to it at their discretion?
Never-Before-Seen Footage Of Largest Nuclear Explosion In History [Video]
26 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Russia recently declassified 40 minutes of unseen footage of the largest man-made explosion in the world.
Netflix In One Second – Behold, The Fastest Internet Ever
25 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ll all be glad to see the back of buffering for good, but a connection fast enough to download the entire Netflix library in one second is next-level stuff.
Emissions Test Scandal Hits Porsche, Again [Video]
25 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Investigations are underway to find out whether engine manipulation was used on the Porsche AG to achieve improved emissions data.
Apple’s Latest Store Is Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie [Images]
25 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The company’s Cupertino, California campus, known as Apple Park, is the stuff of legend, and any new buildings bearing the logo also need to be up to scratch.
Proof That Those Gym Selfies Are Killing Your Tinder Game
25 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Dating apps and online hookups are more popular than ever, but if you want to get in on that action, a few changes to your profile may be in order.
Get Ready For The Meltdowns When Facebook Officially Changes Its Look Next Month
21 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As of September, we’ll all have to get used to a new Facebook aesthetic. Cue the inevitable complaints.
Can We Chat About America’s ‘UFO Culture’?
21 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Around a third of Americans are utterly convinced that Earth has been visited by aliens, and 17% claim they’ve seen a UFO.
Watch This Cessna Fly Itself Over San Francisco [Video]
21 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re a pilot, I’m sorry to inform you that the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is keen to leave you in the past.
Oh, The Shame: Why Left-Handed People Are Left Out Of Neuroscience Studies
21 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Lefties are routinely rejected for brain research studies, and they’re not happy about it.
They’ve Caught The Fraudster Behind SA’s Massive Data Breach
20 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Yesterday, news broke that Experian suffered a massive data breach, that placed millions of South Africans’ personal information at risk.
For Alert Level 1: How Airbnb Aims To Stop Parties At Your Place
20 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Airbnb is introducing new technology that will make it difficult for parties to happen in the company’s listed properties.
The Southern African Connection With NASA’s Latest Mars Exploration [Video]
19 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Ingenuity Mars helicopter is looking to make history by becoming the first helicopter ever designed to fly on another planet.
Pay Carole Baskin Five Grand And She’ll Sing You Happy Birthday [Video]
19 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Baskin has kept a pretty low profile over the past few months, but if you dangle the right carrot, you can still get her to sing you a happy birthday song.
Let’s Take A Closer Look At The Wild, Futuristic ‘Gigayacht’ Design
13 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you feel like all that was missing from your yachting experience was a little sci-fi inspiration, you’ll enjoy the latest concept from Gresham Yacht Design.
CNN Reckons These Features Will Make The iPhone 12 A “Must-Have Product”
12 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Apple’s hotly-anticipated iPhone 12, slated for release at some point in October, looks set to be one of the most futureproof smartphones in history.
SA Researcher Enjoys His Coffee With Penguins And Seals [Video]
11 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re spending a year studying life on a remote island, you’re going to need some excellent coffee to keep you going.
Very Cool: This Personal Submarine Can Tow Behind Your Car
07 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
What do you get for the person who has everything? For a princely sum, you could treat them to a personal submarine.
Apple’s New iPhone SE Is Scoring Rave Reviews
06 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Apple’s new iPhone SE is the company’s answer to the call for a smaller iPhone that packs a powerful punch.
Where Your Nightmares Come From And How To Control Them
06 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Knowing where your nightmares come from and how to control them goes a long way towards a decent night’s sleep.
Tired Of The WhatsApp Conspiracy Theory Messages? You’ll Like This New Feature
05 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oh, look, another WhatsApp message with a link to an article containing easily debunked misinformation. Enter WhatsApp’s latest feature.
You’ve Seen The Cheeky Nkandla Google Map Pins, Right? [Images]
05 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africans are fond of the phrase ‘sometimes, all you can do is laugh’, so it’s with that in mind that we revisit Nkandla, at least via Google Maps.
More Evidence Of Dangerous After-Effects In COVID-19 Survivors
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Scientists believe that recovered COVID-19 patients could be faced with some very worrying after-effects.
“Three Times Faster Than The Speed Of Sound” – Virgin Galactic Reveals New Supersonic Jet [Video]
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Virgin Galactic isn’t only trying to take tourists to space, because it also wants to transport people across the planet at breakneck speeds.
You Can’t Drive This New Lambo On The Road – But You Can Buy It And Watch It Via Webcam
03 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
This limited edition Lamborghini is only for the track, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the thrill of racing it remotely.
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