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Guess Which US City Classes R1,5m A Year As ‘Low Income’
16 Jul 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re bringing in a bar here in South Africa, you’re laughing all the way to the bank. In certain US cities, though, it’s a different story.
Remember The Air Canada Plane That Almost Caused The World’s Greatest Aviation Disaster? Here Are The Pics
04 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Nearly causing the greatest aviation disaster in history, here is the latest on what happened that near-fateful evening. Talk about a close shave.
Air Canada Audio Shows How ‘The Greatest Disaster In Aviation History’ Was Avoided Last Week (By 11 Seconds)
13 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
An Air Canada pilot nearly caused the greatest disaster in aviation history, when he approached a taxiway with four other passenger planes already on it.
Hey Cape Town – You Can Lift Your Productivity By ‘Microdosing’ LSD – All The Rage In Silicon Valley
27 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
For many, the mere thought of ingesting LSD can cause anxiety, but if taken correctly and in the right dosage, the benefits can be profound.
Uber Adds A New Feature That We Are Very Excited About
17 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The latest feature from Uber aims to help out its drivers earn a little more weekly dosh, while providing their passengers with a cost-effective option.
Earthquake Alley – San Francisco Braces Itself For ‘The Big One’
21 Aug 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
You’ve probably heard of the San Andreas fault line, it’s something of a headline grabber, but you might not be familiar with the Hayward. Here’s why you should be.
Revealed: Uber’s Giant New Glass Headquarters In San Francisco Is Off The Charts
01 Jun 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Uber has grown from strength to strength in its so far short lifetime, and this new headquarters is going to house all the brains behind the brand.
LOOK: You Can Order Uber And Make Calls On The New Apple Watch
10 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
The cat is finally out the bag regarding the Apple Watch’s features and some of their announcements yesterday had technophiles pretty excited. Let’s break it down.
Avoid The Trash – They’re Making A Tinder For The Elite
26 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
A new dating app called ‘The League’ wants to help you avoid the crazies and match you with the cream of the crop. Say goodbye to easy one-night stands then.
So You Know Rubybox? Now Imagine That Was Filled With Marijuana
13 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / 3 Comments
We know how much the average stoner hates to leave the house, so these California whizzkids decided to bring the weed to their door.
Airline Crew Refuse To Fly 747 With Words ‘Bye-Bye’ Written On Fuselage
09 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / 2 Comments
You would think when you find some unknown graffiti on the underside of a plane a security sweep would make sense? It did to these crew, who refused to fly.
Zuckerberg Is Paying Kids To Sit In Parking Spots For Him
29 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg once again proves that he really doesn’t give a damn, as he is now paying kids to hold parking spots for construction vehicles working on his house.
Hectic Photos From California’s Biggest Earthquake In 25 Years [Gallery]
25 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Pictures are all over the internet showing the damage caused by the San Francisco earthquake yesterday. The Napa Valley region suffered a great deal, with thousands of dollars worth of wine being lost. Have a look at some of the pics…
You Gotta See This Trailer For ‘Batkid Begins’ [Video]
31 Jul 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
5-year-old Miles Scott, battling leukaemia, got the chance to be Batkid for the day, and it was awesome. Check out the trailer for the documentary.
BatKid Is Back!
10 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
San Francisco’s very own vigilante is back for another instalment. Batkid took a break from thwarting evil doers and their plans to cause havoc in Gotham City. Batkid’s latest appearance has all eyes focussed on the five-year-old cancer survivor Miles Scott.
Tipping Parked Smart Cars Is A Thing Now [VIDEO]
08 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Smart cars are perfect for inner city transport: they’re small, light on fuel and convenient. But their small size is actually a disadvantage. Their lightweight design makes them a target for tipping.
It’s Happening – US Court Ruling Means This Pharmacy Drone Delivery Service Is A Reality
24 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following a court ruling in support of commercial drones, one San Francisco based company has jumped at the opportunity to launch their pharmacy drone delivery service. If you happen to see toothpaste, nail clippers, deodorants, vitamins and the likes, falling from the sky in San Francisco, don’t be alarmed, just blame QuiQui.
Remember BatKid? Enjoy This Behind-The-Scenes Footage [VIDEO]
16 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Remember Batkid? Sure you do – it’s basically the best thing that we’ve ever pulled off as a human race. But what you missed was the behind-the-scenes story of how 5-year-old Miles Scott became Batkid.
Remember That San Francisco Plane Crash In July? Check Out This Radical Just-Released Footage [VIDEO]
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Remember that Asiana Airlines flight that crash landed at the San Francisco International Airport in July? Well, the the National Transportation Safety Board (in the States) has just released some never-before-seen footage of the brutal landing.
BATKID: Tens Of Thousands Of Americans Made This Kid Think He Was Batman [VIDEO]
18 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In one of the most elaborate non-pranks of all time, the make-a-wish foundation helped transform SanFrancisco into Gotham City for a day, in order to fulfill a 5 year-old’s lifelong dream to be Batman.
This Week In Sweaty Billionaires – Zuckerberg Caught Raving [PIC]
01 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
This photo of billionaire internet entrepreneur, Mark Zuckerberg (or someone bearing a strong resemblance) surfaced on the web this morning. Front and centre of the dance floor, is a loved up Zucks in his grey shirt and jeans getup, who appears to have had a raving time, sweating up a storm to a set by […]
How The Other Half Lives: Inside An Apple Exec’s Swanky, New $17 Million Mansion [PICS]
12 Sep 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Johnny Ives, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Industrial Design, just put down $17 million for a stunning, five-storey mansion in San Francisco’s Gold Coast. So, what exactly does that kind of money buy you? Let’s take a look.
Amazing ‘Gymkhana 5’ Gets 3,7 Million Views In 24 Hours [VIDEO]
11 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ken Block is back with another crazy-ass stunt drive around San Francisco with Gymkhana 5, and it has gone viral, hard. The video has gained 7.8 million views since it went up on Monday, getting half of that in the first 24 hours.
World Record For Naked Santas Set In San Francisco [VIDEO]
13 Dec 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Santacon is a thing that happens in San Francisco every year; people dress up as Santa Claus and get very drunk. Public nudity is also legal in SF. So it makes sense for this year’s Santacon to have been an attempt at setting a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of naked Santas ever.
Jordy Smith Surfs With Sharks
03 Nov 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Jordy Smith (who recently signed with Buchulife) and Dusty Payne in Round 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Search in San Francisco get scared out of the water by a big shark. I think his name was Bruce. Follow the link to check it out. Video contains bonus footage of Jordy dancing and singing “Staying […]
Artist Turns Dumpster Into Luxury Home [Video]
31 Aug 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Behold the inspirational power of a double dip recession! Except this is actually awesome. This guy has built a luxury home in an American dumpster complete with granite counters, a toilet and hardwood floors. The ‘home’ will make its debut at the 2011 San Francisco Fringe Festival, which runs September 7-18.
We Live In The Future: Bus Shelters Are Equipped With Video Games Now
21 Jan 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I mean, obviously not all of them. And I’d be surprised if any of them were here. But still, there exist about 20 bus shelters in San Francisco with touch screens installed by Yahoo! The most surprising thing about that sentence is that Yahoo! is still doing things.
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