This Startup Hopes To Replace Smartphones With New Wearable Tech, The ‘Ai Pin’ [Video]
Humane AI was founded by two former Apple employees.
Aerospace Company Designs A ‘Viewing Pod” With 360-Degree View During Flight
A private aerospace engineering firm has designed a glass pod with a pair of seats inside that can be fitted on existing commercial aircraft to provide passengers with a 360-degree view during flight.
Japanese Scientists Create ‘Dream Reading Machine’ That Can Record Dreams Like A Movie [Video]
Technology like this may one day be able to help us capture our deepest subconscious desires, and fears, as a ‘home movie’. The question however needs to be asked whether the realm of our dreams is better left in the dark.
Prada Is Designing The Spacesuits For Upcoming NASA Mission To The Moon
This collaboration gives off strong ‘Fifth Element’ vibes.
New Research Shows That Stress Is Behind South Africa’s Richest High Schoolers’ Increased Vaping
A recent survey conducted by the University of Cape Town Lung Institute has shed light on the concerning trend of South African high school pupils from high-income schools turning to vaping.
Take A Look Inside The World’s Largest Ever Movie Screen [Video]
The venue — and largest spherical structure in the world — opens September 29 with a series of performances by U2 and later, a custom film by Darren Aronofsky.
The First Female Crash Test Dummy Is Helping Prevent Accident Risks For Women
Equipped with 24 sensors, she stands at 162 centimetres, and weighs 62 kilograms; 15 centimetres shorter and 15 kilograms lighter than a male crash test dummy. Her shoulders are also narrower and her hips are wider.
World’s First Ever Space Drug Factory Denied Re-Entry To Earth
Varda Space Industries wants to build the world’s first commercial microgravity industrial park at scale.
Wall Street Officially Enters ‘AI Era’ With Introduction Of Generative Financial Assistant Tech
The growing excitement surrounding AI has had a substantial impact on the stock market and has prompted various industries to confront its implications, with some experts are even considering AI as the next foundational technology.
Archaeologists Discover Remnants Of ‘World’s Oldest’ Wooden Structure In Zambia [Video]
The species of ancient humans or hominids responsible for building this structure remains a mystery, as no bones have yet been discovered at the site.
Elon Musk Teases Introducing “Small Monthly Payment” Paywall For X Users [Video]
Ah, Elon Musk, the ‘X-man’ always making headlines with bold statements.
South Africa’s First Electric Double Cab Officially Goes On Sale [Video]
It’s a mean-looking machine and you can expect to see plenty of these whistling their way around SA roads by the end of this year.
One Of Christiaan Barnard’s First Ever Patients Celebrates ‘Meticulous’ Surgery Six Decades Later
Decades after Barnard’s death, his expertise lives on in the hearts of South Africa.
This Year’s Ig Nobel Prize Celebrates The Weirder Side Of Science [Video]
From dead spider robots to licking rocks, the 33rd Ig Nobel Prize awarded the most bizarre scientific achievements of this year.
150 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Named Barry Goes On Sale In Public Auction, Despite Scientists Concerns [Video]
Sales of dinosaur fossils, especially those of this calibre, are infrequent, with only a limited number occurring globally each year.
UK Startup Wants To Build A Permanent Underwater Habitat Before 2030 [Video]
The company hopes to create futuristic modular habitats that will allow people to live underwater at depths of up to 200 meters.
Swiping Right For The Future – Behind The ‘Dating’ Platform That Pairs Young South Africans With Political Parties
The platform hopes to help young South Africans find political parties that align with their values and beliefs.
3D-Printed ‘Ivory’ Is Helping Save Elephants Who Are Slaughtered For Tusks
One tagua palm can produce as much vegetable ivory in one year as an average African elephant can produce in its lifetime.
New ‘SpermSearch’ AI Technology Could Be The Answer To Male Infertility
Male infertility remains a growing concern, with sperm counts reportedly declining by half over the past four decades.
Tech Alert: The New iPhone Will Be Unveiled At ‘Wonderlust’ This September [Video]
Apple will be unwrapping a host of new toys for their loyal customers at this year’s unveiling event dubbed ‘Wonderlust’.
Report Reveals How South Africans Are Using AI And ChatGPT
One of the key concerns raised however is that humans will begin to rely on AI too much, which will impact our species already concerning levels of human intelligence and creativity.
Inventors Of ‘Virtual Fence’ Collar For Dogs Are Now Working On New Pet ‘Smartphone’
[imagesource:twitter/@HaloCollar] “Hello? Yes, this is dog speaking,” is how a smartphone for dogs manifests in my imagination, but the reality is less fantastical and more a technological feat of great minds. In the ever-evolving world of pet tech, the Halo Collar, which harnesses the power of the internet of things (IoT) with Wi-Fi and GPS […]
Gauteng’s Pothole Fixing App Has Only Been Downloaded 11 000 Times, Despite Costing Almost R500k To Develop
In an attempt to address the notorious pothole problem on South African roads, the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) embarked on an ambitious journey to develop and launch the PotholeFixGP app.
South Africa Could Be 3D Printing Low-Cost Houses By Next Year [Video]
In classic South African style, many of the responses are variations on the comment: “You may need to check if that 3D printer can run on a generator”.
Digicape Makes History As First South African Apple Consultant Network Member
Our go-to tech solutions provider and Apple Premium Reseller Digicape have accomplished a monumental feat by becoming South Africa’s inaugural member of the Apple Consultant Network.
Welcome To ‘Ubuntuland’ – Africa’s First Ever Virtual Reality Metaverse [Video]
This innovative endeavour has already created a huge buzz when it comes to investors. Leading entities such as Nedbank, MTN, and Primedia have already secured stakes within Ubuntuland, including parcels of virtual ‘land’.
India Announces Sun Research Mission Days After Successful Moon Landing
The nation’s ability to adapt and refine existing technology, combined with its wealth of skilled engineers operating at lower wages compared to international counterparts, have been driving factors in India’s success.
What’s Up With The ‘Iron Man’ Device Novak Djokovic Is Wearing On His Chest?
It sounds a bit Reiki-ish, but Djokovic claims the little gadget is the ‘biggest secret to my career’.
PlayStation Is Upping Their Handheld Console Game, But Is The New ‘Portal’ Worth The Bucks? [Video]
This newest hand-held offering is designed to bring the PS5 experience to players on the go, allowing them to stream their favourite games at 1080p resolution and 60fps, all from the comfort of their palms.
Why ‘Phone Phubbing’ Is So Bad For Your Relationships
A study from 2022 published in Frontiers echoes these insights from relationship experts, revealing that phubbing’s ramifications extend beyond mere discomfort, delving into territories of distrust and exclusion. And the cycle perpetuates.