Rice Won’t Save Your Wet Phone, But These Tips May
Putting your phone into a bowl of rice after it’s taken a plunge is a common tactic, but you’re actually not doing your device any favours.
Thursday Morning Spice
Apple overtakes Samsung. COVID takes Pope’s doctor. Meghan/Harry bidding war. Truth about Gandalf. Kim’s first night.
Own A Samsung Phone? It Might Be Sending Random Pics To Your Contacts
Samsung users have discovered a huge bug in some phones’ texting app, which sends pics from their gallery to contacts without their knowledge.
Apple vs. Android In SA – Customer Satisfaction Scores Revealed
There’s nothing like a little consumer satisfaction survey to settle the debate on which smartphone brand is the best, and, we must say, we would have to agree.
You Know Things Are Bad For Samsung When Barack Obama Is Mocking Their Flaming Phones [Video]
Oh, Samsung. The level of disses that are coming in thick and fast over its tragic fire-bursting Galaxy Note 7 isn’t doing the brand any good. Even POTUS weighs in.
Footage Of Samsung Galaxy 7 On Fire In Burger King Goes Viral
Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and Samsung will be feeling the heat as more evidence surfaces of their deeply flawed Galaxy Note 7 range.
They Had To Evacuate A Commercial Plane Because Of An Exploding Samsung Phone
Oh no, Samsung might be in seriously hot water with their latest device. No one wants to see a phone smoking and popping on a plane.
SA’s Top Selling Smartphone Is Not What You Think It Is
If you want to get people riled up these days just criticise the make of smartphone they use. Yes, people are touchy about such things so let’s add some figures into the mix.
These Guys Are Selling Samsung Plasmas For Under 4 Grand
Ron Burgundy wants you to enjoy watching television and grow a glorious moustache for the winter. Who are we to argue with him?
Yoh – They’re Selling Samsung Tablets For Two Grand Now
I know, that picture, right? So many memories. Just like the amount of memories your could store on your new tablet.
Take That Google: Apple Watch Outsells Android’s Yearly Sales In A Single Day
Well, that’s awkward then – Apple Watch’s opening day of pre-orders soared past the sales achieved by the Android watches over an entire year. But it’s not all doom and gloom.
Your Smart TV Might Be Eavesdropping On Your Private Conversations
You might want to watch exactly what you discuss in front of your TV these days. It’s all gone a bit ‘George Orwell 1984’ hasn’t it?
Need A TV Quick? Here’s A 51” Plasma For R4,950
Seriously guys, when you find a deal this good it’s a crime to go home to that clunky old dust-gatherer you call a TV. Don’t ever say we don’t care.
GENIUS: This Is How You Entertain Your Little Brats On Long Car Trips
You drop the kids off at school, you pick them up from school; you take them to their extramurals so you can get that little bit of rest. Shame – here’s your solution to all time rest and keeping those brats quiet.
Here’s A 51 Inch Samsung Plasma TV For R4,950
Take your TV viewing to the next level with this ripper of a deal. Come now guys, a 51 Inch TV for under R5000? Sign me up.
Finally A Portable Charger That Lasts! This Guy Will Charge 9 Smartphones Before It Goes Flat! Only R449
Don’t be THAT person that loses all their friends when their phone dies and spends nine hours at the festival pestering strangers. You’re better than that.
Stay Classy With These Vintage Leather Covers For iPhone, Samsung, Nokia And Sony Smartphones
When there’s a will, there’s a way! These beautiful leather phone covers are guaranteed to protect your phone from damages when you’re having a little bit TOO much fun.
They’re Flogging These Samsung Galaxy S4s For 3 Grand
Look, not everyone can have an iPhone 6 – but you probably need something as you work your way towards it. And at R3,199 (over R1,000 saving) from Groupon, this would be a good option.
The Hoff And Kitt In New Ad For Samsung [Video]
David Hasselhoff and Kitt return in Samsung’s latest ad, although the dynamic duo aren’t getting on as well as they used to.
Check Out Samsung’s New Smartwatch With Built-In 3G
Smartwatches are set to be the next big thing, and Samsung has unveiled its newest wrist gadget which features built-in 3G.
Brilliant New California Law – Every Smartphone MUST Have A ‘Kill Switch’
Our smartphone’s are like our third hand, or our extra brain, or in some cases our best friends. That feeling when we lose them is horrific. The thought of someone else having access to our private lives is even worse…
Whoah! Samsung Galaxy Sets Girl’s Pillow Alight While She Sleeps [Video]
There have been quite a few reports of new smartphones catching fire and causing damage to people’s property and in some cases even injury to the owners of the phones. This girl woke up to the smell of burning… it was her pillow!
This Is Why You Shouldn’t Text And Drive [Video]
Driving 101 – Do not let anything distract you from, well, driving. Some fella’s still sit and text endlessly while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle, maybe this will change their ways…
The White House Doesn’t Dig Samsung Using This Selfie For Commercial Purposes
Who wouldn’t snap a selfie with Obama when the opportunity arises? But don’t try to use it for commercial purposes, you don’t want the White House on your back. Here is the selfie that has landed Samsung in trouble with the US government.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Apple v. Samsung – it’s getting messy. ANC tying itself into Nkandla knots. House music legend dies. Durban bidding for games. Hollande’s party loses election. Zuma withdraws from AU-EU summit after accepting. Gwyneth and Chris’ are hiding secrets. Is Miranda Kerr bisexual?
The New Samsung Gear Fit Wristband [VIDEO]
Samsung’s new Gear Fit wristband is the latest pawn on the battle front between the two tech giants, Apple and Samsung. The compact, curved screen smart wristband from Samsung becomes the company’s third wearable device following the launch of the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo.
Samsung’s New Ad Mocks Apple’s New Ad [VIDEO]
Samsung are trolling Apple again. Hard. Remember the iPad pencil ad? Yep, well, so does Samsung. Here’s the ad they’re spoofing:
Apple’s iWatch Might Look And Operate Like This [VIDEO]
Samsung has already gone ahead and given the smart watch a go – with mixed reactions.
Blind: Michael Bay Walks Off CES Stage As Teleprompter Fails [VIDEO]
Michael Bay, renowned producer and director of movies like ‘Transformers’ and ‘Bad Boys’, walked offstage yesterday when he was supposed to be promoting Samsung’s awesome new UHD TV.
The Complete History of Computers [INFOGRAPHIC]
A machine called ‘Collosus’ was the first real computer. Designed to help codebreakers in WWII, it was one huge motherclunker. And it didn’t even have ‘snake’.