Tech/Sci
First NASA Water Landing Since 1975 [Videos]
03 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Crew Dragon returned to Earth safely after its historic mission to the International Space Station.
Bringing Home The Bacon: Massive Financial Quarter For Amazon And Apple
31 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The quarterly reports for the three months to the end of June are out, and big tech has done more than alright.
Here’s What NASA’s Perseverance Rover Is Looking For On Mars [Videos]
30 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Perseverance Rover is loaded up on Atlas 5 and ready to lift off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral. Destination: Mars.
Take A Look Inside Virgin Galactic’s Spaceship Cabin [Videos]
29 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For the first time, Virgin Galactic is showing off the inside of SpaceShipTwo, a crew cabin for up to six passengers and two pilots that could make space tourism history.
Experts On The Difference Between Quarantine And Self-Isolation, And How Long Each Should Last
28 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re learning more about the virus as the months roll on, including how long you should self-isolate or quarantine if you think you’ve been exposed.
Here’s The Russian Playboy Cybercriminal Allegedly Holding Garmin To Ransom [Video]
28 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Authorities believe that a recent cyberattack on tech company Garmin is the work of the infamous ‘Evil Corp’, headed by cybercriminal Maksim Yakubets.
Superb Winning Images From The iPhone Photography Awards 2020
24 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The results of the 13th Annual iPhone Photography Awards are in, and the winning shots really are beautiful.
They’re 3D Printing Buildings Now [Video]
24 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In the 1990s, 3D printing could only be used for the production of functional or aesthetic prototypes. We’ve come a long way since then.
Three Of The Best Training Apps
23 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are plenty of training apps aimed at ensuring you work up a proper sweat, even when nobody is there in person to bark instructions, so let’s check out some of the standouts.
Bug’s Life: So They Put A Tiny Camera On A Beetle And Captured This Footage [Video]
23 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Researchers have developed a tiny wireless steerable camera that can be fitted to an insect – in this case, a beetle – which then streams video to a smartphone.
They Plan On Building This $135 Million Underwater Version Of The Space Station
23 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Famed aquanaut Fabien Cousteau is raising funds to build a high-tech underwater habitat.
0–100km/h In 5,7 Seconds: Maserati’s First Electric Vehicle Packs A Punch [Video]
22 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The electrification of luxury cars was inevitable, and Maserati looks ready to lead the pack.
Scientists Reckon They’re Getting Closer To Slowing Down Ageing
22 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Scientists have been studying yeast, and they think that their findings could be the first step towards delaying ageing in humans.
Here’s What Happens If You Type ‘BLM’ On An iOS Keyboard
17 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Black Lives Matter movement shows no sign of slowing down, and remains at the forefront of many conversations abroad and in South Africa.
Rad New Website Lets You Check Out Random People’s Views Around The World (And You Can Add Your Own)
17 Jul 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
This is pretty cool. It’s a website called Window Swap, that lets you flip through the views from people’s homes around the world.
Use These Gadgets To Better Track Your Sleeping Patterns
15 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Restless night? There’s an easy way to keep track of how many hours you’ve slept, and to help you decide whether you need to make some changes.
Robot Dolphins Are The Way Forward – And You Can’t Tell The Difference [Video]
13 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Scientists have come up with an ingenious solution to the ethical problem of keeping dolphins in captivity.
Having iPhone Issues? Here’s The Easiest Way To Check Your Battery Health
09 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If your phone slows down, there’s a good chance it’s related to your battery health.
Finally, The Personal Air Conditioner Has Arrived [Video]
09 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Tired of suffering through sweltering summers and battling sweat marks? Enter SONY’s new Reon Pocket.
COVID-19: Doctors Warn Of Potential Long-Term Brain Disorders In Recovered Patients
09 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A recent study adds to growing evidence that COVID-19 could lead to long-term neurological complications, even in those with mild symptoms.
Rolls-Royce Made A Car For Cryptocurrency Fans [Video]
09 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
This limited edition Rolls-Royce comes complete with a built-in puzzle that you have to solve, along with a cheesy promo video.
SpaceX Astronaut Shares Images Of Cape Town, Jozi, And Pretoria
06 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Astronaut Doug Hurley has been enjoying his stay on the International Space Station, and recently posted some images of our major cities.
Final Chance To Score A Free Month Of Fibre [Video]
03 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A house isn’t a home until there’s a high-speed internet connection up and running, and that’s especially true now that we spend so much time indoors, using multiple connected devices at any given time.
WhatsApp Is About To Release These New Features [Video]
02 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The messaging app, used by more than two billion people worldwide, is all set to roll out some cool new features.
A Second A Day – Stunning NASA Video Shows 10 Years Of The Sun
30 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
NASA has released a decade-long timelapse of the sun, with each second of the video representing one day.
They’ve Discovered A New Flu With “Pandemic Potential” In China
30 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Just when we thought the current pandemic was the extent of what we’d have to worry about this year, China discovers a mutation of the H1N1 virus.
Why The New iOS Update Will Significantly Change Our Lives
26 Jun 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
My crusade against unscheduled phone calls is well documented, and we must continue to fight against this sort of unruly behaviour.
SA’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Begins [Video]
24 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The University of Witwatersrand, in partnership with Oxford University, starts human trials this week for a possible COVID-19 vaccine.
Indoor Plant Trend Gets Fun With These Cool Apps
23 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you love plants, but have no idea how to keep them alive, there are apps out there that will elevate you to superior plant parent status.
Apple Announces iOS14 New Features – Highlights Here
23 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Yesterday, Apple announced what’s in store for iOS14, including some superb translation upgrades and other features users have been crying out for.
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