If You Google Every Time You Call A Restaurant, You’re Making A Mistake
I enjoy apps like Instagram and Pinterest, but they’re not adding anything particularly useful to my life. They’re not making me more efficient, you see.
Thursday Morning Spice
Brain implant lets paralysed man use hand. Guptas face JSE delisting. Stairway to Heaven copyright trial. Global steel demand falls. Bill Gates will stop polio by next year. Napster founder to annihilate cancer. Novak Djokovic shock. Austria to seize Hitler’s birth home. Will Smith had loaded gun the night he was killed. Rihanna equals Beatles record. New York City bank heist. Meet the celeb sex tape broker.
Struggling For Matches On Tinder? Don’t Fret. Here’s Why You’ll Be Getting More Soon
Tinder is possibly the biggest dating app in the world and the company is making changes to make it just a little more in tune.
If You Care: Proof That Kylie Jenner Is Now The No. 1 Kardashian Girl
The Kardashian sisters are princesses in their mother/queen/manager-led kingdom: a world that thrives in personal brand management over actual talent.
How Do You Fancy UP TO 30% Off Apple Products From Digicape?
Digicape are South Africa’s Apple experts and now they’re offering a whopping 30% off a range of products. It’s the Command S Sale and you’ll want to get involved.
Google’s New ‘Human’ Robot Is Going To Freak You Out Properly [Video]
Google are well on their way to developing a robot that very closely resembles us humans. Of course their intentions are good but we’ve all seen enough movies to wonder.
This Is How You Can Make A 3D Hologram Right Now With Your Smartphone [Video]
Before you think this will require some elaborate set of skills that are far beyond your capabilities give this video a watch. Seems like it shouldn’t be all that hard.
Thank God – Your Friends Will Stop Pushing You To Join Google Plus Now
‘Come on, join the revolution’ they said, ‘it will be fun’ they said. Now they, the friends who punted Google+ like it was the bee’s knees, are watching the site die a slow death.
Now You Can See Which Facebook Friends Unfriended You
That awkward moment when Facebook suggests friends and it happens to be someone you thought was already a friend is set to be a thing of the past.
Apple Music & The Full Apple Music Library Is Now In South Africa – These Are The Prices
As of yesterday, Apple Music is in town and they’re trying to change the way we listen to our favourite beats. What are the chances they’re going to win you over then?
This Messaging App Has The Worst Reported Privacy – We’ll Give You One Guess Which One It Is
Whatsapp has taken over the way we communicate, from messages to voice notes to images, videos and calls… but just how many people are looking at your conversations?
STOP EVERYTHING: Hands Down The Best iPad Mini Deal You Will Find
We’re not yanking your chain here good people – with a price like this you need to seriously consider snapping up the iPad Mini right now.
The iOS 9 Update Has Some Pretty Cool New Features
You don’t become the world’s most valuable company without leading the way when it comes to technical innovation. Apple’s latest iOS update could prove very popular.
Mad Rush For Signups As Local App Goes Viral
With thousands and thousands of users signing up every week, this local tech startup has seen its user base double in the last month, with forecasts showing weekly doubling from now on.
SA Startup Sells To US Tech Company
Everyone loves a good local success story, so when this South African startup was acquired by one of the American big boys I’m sure there was no shortage of champagne on ice.
Thursday Morning Spice
PayPal fined for deception. Rose of Soweto arrested. Janice Dickinson sues Cosby. Spotify’s big announcement. Lewis Hamilton decides. Adopted son to marry dad. Leonardo’s handbag duel with Paris Hilton. Morph is making a comeback.
Friday Morning Spice
Ten Cent invests in Kardashian app game maker. Linkedin stocks tank. Mayweather to pay Suge Knight’s bail? Morgan Freeman says ‘fuck the media.’ Ex-Top Gear stars in secret Goodwood meetings
Last Chance Reminder – This Is How You Get FAST COMPANY Magazine FREE!
This is the last chance saloon to get your paws on FAST COMPANY magazine for free – get on board and ride the freebie train.
2ov EXCLUSIVE: This Is How You Get FAST COMPANY Magazine FREE!
Please don’t ever say that we don’t look after you. Because then we’ll just stop doing things like this. Thanks right, gang, we’ve managed to secure you Fast Company magazine FREE.
2nd Round Funding Sends Local Online Neighbourhood Platform To Next Level
Live in over 600 neighbourhoods across SA and with a second round of funding secured, OurHood has now launched apps for both the iOS and Android platforms.
Print Photos Directly From Your Phone At Home (Wirelessly)
It’s great that everything is stored in the ‘cloud’ but you know you want the odd photo printed out for mum or granny or the fridge. Heck, you might have even gone backwards and realised the joy of old-school photo albums. Check this out!
Get This Prestigio Tablet At 50% Off [Hint: R1 299]
Good God, I love payday. All the perks of a full bank account have once again come tumbling gracefully into my life. And now I can finally buy this sexy gadget which I’ve been saving up for.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Amazon will be making films now. ANC says Zelda is a ‘spoilt white person.’ Charlie Hebdo protestors torch 45 churches. Dramatic rescue at Camps Bay beach. Instant reply TV guy dies. Has the Sun dropped its Page 3 models?
Disabled Boy Plays Piano With His Eyes [Video]
Fear not, dear world – soon we will have a reprieve for everything, and even kids who were destined to struggle through life could become the next Mozart. We can thank science for all of this.
Street Fighter Video Game Fans – Enjoy This Ryu vs. Chun-Li Display [Video]
The new Street Fighter V game got fully acquainted with the world in a live match between two of the storied franchise’s most famous characters.
The Best Drone videos Of 2014
Drones have become the must have gadget for thousands of people and have captured some spectacular footage – here are some of the best scenes from the past year.
‘Unremarkable’ English Town – Basingstoke – Gets Its Own Video Game
The English city of Basingstoke is really going to become an internationally recognised place after this video game hits stores.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Alibaba ‘singles’ day sales mindblowing. New York doctor Ebola news. UK to pass smoking in car law. Kim’s mobile game made a LOT of money. Oil mogul to pay ex-wife R12 billion. Snowden actor for Stone’s new flick named.
TODAY ONLY: Terrifyingly Scary Deals At Digicape For Halloween
Ooh, but I love a good holiday. If you go down to Digicape today, it will be like a Christmas+Halloween combo – which is a great idea! This should happen every Friday.
STOP EVERYTHING – Has Someone Just Invented An ACTUAL Hoverboard? [Video]
While many have tried and failed, some engineers have maintained the search for the holy grail of urban transportation: the hoverboard.