Friday, June 27, 2025

Thursday Morning Spice

Major load shedding shift for South Africa, Cape Town enters its annual ‘no mow’ period, Trump suggests he’ll flee to Venezuela if Harris wins, Why Switzerland is home to the world’s most livable cities, and How to wean your toddler off a tablet.

Massive News: Passengers Allowed Smartphones And Tablets For Entire Flight In US

Sure, we’re allowed to use our tablets and smartphones when we’ve reached altitude – but it’s the grinding boredom of takeoff and landing that needs to be addressed here. Surely watching a series on your tablet during takeoff won’t send the plane into the Atlantic? Happily, airline officials have begun to address this – with the US on the verge of relaxing these laws considerably.

The New Fox Newsroom Is Completely Over The Top [VIDEO]

Fox News has just unveiled its ridiculous new newsroom – it’s clear they’re big fans of Minority Report. Their new studio comes complete with giant 55-inch touchscreen tablets (or BATs – Big Area Touchscreens), an 11,5 meter video wall full of tweets and journalists furiously touching, flicking and swiping through apps with potential news stories.

PaperTab – The Paper-Thin Tablet That Can Be Rolled Up

The laptop or tablet device of the future might just be one that rolls up and can be shoved into your pocket. A new paper-thin device with a flexible plastic screen that users can bend and touch to change the display has just been unveiled.