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Stuff's Tech Byte
Stuff's Tech Byte is a show that knows you have a busy life. It's difficult to keep up with the most important tech news, both in South Africa and internationally. That's why Tech Byte is here to condense it to help you stay in the loop every week from Monday to Friday.
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In this episode:
- South Africa wants to pull away from coal – Germany pledges R6.2 billion to help get there
- Google withholds public access to Imagen Video AI amid misuse fears
Other news:
- WhatsApp will allow you to create groups with 1,023 “friends”
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Guess who’s back — it’s load shedding
- Load shedding? Need to work? No problem. This app has got your back
- We’ll be using EskomSePush to track our water usage soon enough
Other news:
- In This Issue – Load Shedding Survival Guide (October-November 2022) Issue
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Vodacom is turning its Midrand campus into a solar energy provider
- Twitter finally lets you stuff GIFs, images, and videos in a single tweet
- Google is bringing its own cloud data centres to South Africa (eventually)
Other news:
- Spotify’s newly acquired Kinzen will help address harmful content in podcasts
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Tesla’s AI Day revealed first look at its Tesla Bot (for real this time)
- Local pricing for the iPhone 14 Plus has finally been revealed
Other news:
- Rain hits customers with price hikes but increases speeds, removes streaming caps
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- ‘WhatsApp Cops’ are real and they’re keeping an eye on Wall Street’s banks and investors
- Volvo’s upcoming EX90 electric SUV will launch with radar on the inside so you don’t kill babies
Other news:
- Netflix’s new documentary The Playlist shows how Spotify climbed to the top of the audio streaming world
- Oppo Reno 8, 8 Pro 5G phones launch in South Africa, starting at R17,000
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Does South Africa need cheap data that never expires? Capitec seems to think so
- NASA’s DART seems to have hit its bullseye in spectacular fashion, now we wait for results
Other news:
- WhatsApp launching Call Links, tests 32-user video calls
- Netflix founds the unimaginatively named Netflix Games, its first in-house gaming studio
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Samsung’s toilet prototype can treat and recycle liquid and solid human waste
- FIFA is releasing an app for player stats during the FIFA World Cup (but only for players)
Other news:
- Showmax and Vodacom have teamed up to release a streaming deal that gives you data
- Disney+ to launch on the Xbox Games Store later this month (and it’s about time)
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- South Africa is bringing in three renewable wind stations to combat load shedding
- Spotify now has more than 300,000 audiobooks but you have to pay for them
Other news:
- We took a (very) early look at Comic Con Africa and this year offers some space to breathe
- You don’t need this armoured, six-wheeled, drone-killing Toyota Land Cruiser, but you want it
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Eskom’s plan to potentially bring an additional 1GW to the grid
- Sony could do away with the disc-drive PS5 in favour of detachable disc drives
- iPhone 14 Pro Max cameras are “grinding” and “vibrating” and Apple plans to fix it
Other news:
- Microsoft made a big change to how Xbox Series S/X disc-based DRM works
- You’ll need a loan to afford Apple’s Watch Ultra in South Africa
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- How to keep Chrome’s Incognito tabs locked behind a fingerprint (on Android)
- High-stage load shedding likely for the rest of the week – plus the schedules for stage 6
Other news:
- The whole iPhone 15 lineup will include Apple’s Digital Island – report
- Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 review – Just Samsung’s best foldable phone so far, no big deal
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Eskom is looking to hike tariffs by 32% on 1 April next year
- South Africa’s iPhone 14 pricing is higher than anybody would like
Other news:
- Huawei Mate Xs 2 review – Let me tell you about this Mate of mine
- The Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch SE have local pricing, but the Ultra is MIA
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Petrol prices could be going down for the third month
- The best of PlayStation’s State of Play – Ragnarök and Tekken 8
Other news:
- Meta’s upcoming Community Chats feature feels oddly familiar
- Artemis 1 takes its next shot at launch on 27 September (or 2 October)
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- South Africa’s first utility-scale renewable energy captive power project is coming
- Meta’s Project Cambria VR headset leaks a month before its official announcement
Other news:
- Starbucks Odyssey is the coffee-maker’s last-minute attempt to cash in on NFTs
- Blue Origin’s recent launch failed, but its crew capsule worked as intended
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Metaverse, sponcon, yeet, sus, and altcoin are all officially words now. Thanks, Merriam-Webster
- This football pitch in Tembisa is made of Lay’s chip packets and can be fully recycled
Other news:
- Android 13 lifts the minimum system requirements for starter smartphones
- The best from Ubisoft Forward: Assassin’s Creed, Assassin’s Creed and more… Assassin’s Creed
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- You can now visit a Gautrain station for your driver’s licence renewal – how it works
- Lucky Luna is the new pixel art mobile platformer from Netflix
Other news:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G hands-on – You look familiar, have I seen you somewhere before?
- Creating South Africa’s metaverse
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode: TikTok Africa is launching 50 free Wi-Fi hotspots across South Africa Uber Eats is expanding its offerings to become a… virtual shopping mall? Other news: Huawei’s Mate 50 series beat Apple to the satellite coverage milestone – but only just Bose refreshes QuietComfort earbuds range with automatic personalised audio calibration tech Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Google Maps can now change routes based on what type of car is being driven
- Instagram reported to be backing away from turning the platform into a storefront
Other news:
- Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 5 controller, headset and side plates feature urban camo
- Sony’s FR7 remote-controlled robot camera is the ultimate influencer content creation cam
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Apple’s new Watch Series 8 goes Ultra, detects car crashes or takes your temperature
- Apple’s new AirPods Pro really want you to find and touch them
- Apple’s iPhone 14 drops the Mini, will also come in a Plus size this year
- The iPhone 14 Pro lineup makes a Dynamic entry, is the best iPhone ever. Again.
Bonus Story:
- Cyborg cockroaches are real, and they’re coming to your rescue (one day)
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Load shedding has returned, will stay till Saturday
- Apple explored removing SIM card slots from some iPhone 14 models
Other news:
- Uber’s new audio recording pilot puts South African safety first
- Latest WhatsApp update could get group admins into legal trouble in South Africa
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- September’s official petrol price decrease and other happy numbers
- What to expect from Apple’s Far Out event this week
Other news:
- Samsung was hacked, but you’re probably not affected
- New driver’s licenses are officially coming – with plans to make them more functional
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Lenovo announces the Glasses T1, a smarter than average pair of glasses
- Which South African network operator is best? We have some answers
Other news:
- Twitter’s edit button is finally here, but not for everyone
- Huawei Mate Xs 2 first hands-on – A little bit of this, a little bit of that
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Get two unlimited 5G packages for the price of one with Rain’s latest promotion
- The UEFA Champions League returns to Showmax Pro from 6 September
Other news:
- Inside BMW’s new i7 EV and 7 Series luxury sedans
- Solar solution rentals are the way forward thanks to a partnership between Huawei and MetroWatt
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Comic Con is back! Here’s what you can expect from this year’s event
- Win Comic Con tickets, weekend passes, and photo vouchers with Stuff and Telkom VS Gaming
- Sony Studios Mobile Division is a thing now, and it’s making PlayStation mobile games
Other news:
- Why physical credit cards are giving way to digital wallets and smartphones
- Asus Zenbook 17 Fold first hands-on – One way to make a keyboard sandwich
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
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In this episode:
- Logitech has three new gaming mice hitting shelves this year, each with a familiar feel
- You can now share your Instagram-worthy NFTs to Facebook
- A new PlayStation 5 model is around the corner but don’t get too excited
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.
In this episode:
- Netflix with ads will still come at a price
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate could allow you to share a subscription with friends and family
- Why you should never send digital versions of your ID documents via email or WhatsApp
- The difference between modified and pure sine wave inverters
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- South Africa could potentially (and finally) say goodbye to e-tolls
- Intruder alert: LastPass suffers breach
- Teen Instagram users will automatically have access to sensitive content restricted
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- You can now charge your Audi e-tron at home for free (kinda)
- Upcoming Google update will stop ‘Hey Google’ activating in a meeting
- Apple’s hardware event is official, will head “Far Out” on 7 September
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- The latest Pokémon collab involves a Mini and a projector
- Communities are making their way to WhatsApp soon
- LG’s newest air purifier functions as a table. Also, it’s a lamp
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Google begins global clickbait crackdown, for totally unsurprising reasons
- Candid Challenges, Meta’s newest Instagram experiment, is just a clone of BeReal
- Shoprite is throwing more money at its sustainability efforts
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Netflix ads might not show up everywhere
- YouTube launches a 'Podcasts' tab on 'Explore' page
- The first moving pictures from The Last of Us spotted
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Nandos rolls out plant-based artificial meat in South Africa
- Telkom Lend is how Telkom plans to help out small businesses
- Adidas’ new solar-charging headphones epitomise sustainability and sound
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Apple’s new iPhone 14 could show up on 7 September
- Live Serie A and La Liga matches are coming to Showmax Pro
- No signs that govt will increase fuel levy to pay for e-tolls – Transport minister
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- WhatsApp’s latest beta lets users recover deleted messages from the ether
- Studying in SA? Want a bursary from Vodacom? Find out if you qualify and how to apply
- Joburg’s Tshimologong gaming incubation hub hopes to grow SA’s local gaming industry
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- ROSS is Russia’s planned space station… if it leaves the ISS behind for good
- Still don’t have Spotify Premium? You can have three months for free right now
- Like an unpleasant house guest, load shedding returns for an indeterminate time
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Mid-month CEF indicators suggest South Africa’s September petrol price headed to saner levels
- BMW and Toyota partner up to develop fuel cell cars
- iPhones could get ads soon
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- CyberOne is Xiaomi’s new humanoid robot, because reasons
- September could see massive petrol price cuts for South Africa
- Yes, even the Beach Buggy is an EV now
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Ghost Robotics’ unmanned dog-bots may soon patrol Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
- The Canon EOS R5 is a Prime candidate for a Transformers upgrade
- SA schools to receive updated tech-focused curriculum
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- 144Tb/s undersea Equiano Internet cable finally reaches South Africa
- Netflix’s games service isn’t seeing the uptake the streaming platform would like
- Google launches new website aimed at teaching kids how to read
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- South Korea has launched its first satellite to the Moon, thanks to SpaceX
- Fitbit to drop the ability to sync via PC soon
- Recent Capitec outage was the result of database issues
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Eskom confirms Stage 2 load shedding is likely tonight
- Don’t look now, but the blockchain is gearing up to make book sales suck too
- Spotify finally separates the play and shuffle buttons, but only for Premium subscribers
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
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In this episode:
- Samsung’s upcoming ‘Repair Mode’ will keep your data safe while your smartphone is being fixed
- China’s rocket makes a splash
- Spotify adds a social streaming Friends Mix playlist
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
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In this episode:
- SA Rugby and Dell introduce VR experience for rugby fans
- Spotify’s Car Thing has been cancelled due to lack of interest
- Eskom wants to take over Zimbabwe’s power contracts with Mozambique, Zambia
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Facebook experiences its first-ever decline in revenue
- Manchester City is releasing a smart scarf because… reasons
- Twitter wants to label your tweet with a ‘Status’ in latest tests
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Botswana offers to do Eskom’s job by offering SA electricity
- Science turns dead spiders into “necrobotic grippers”
- Rain hints that prepaid services could be on their way
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Xiaomi brings a few new Redmi options to South Africa, starting at R2,300
- WhatsApp is introducing checks notes ‘Kept Messages’
- Facebook creators can earn a slice of ad revenue for using licensed music in their videos
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- China’s Tianhe space station to receive Wentian lab module upgrade following successful launch
- The new trailer for the Dungeons & Dragons movie dropped
- Marvel details road map for 5th and 6th phases
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- The GravaStar Mars Pro is a Bluetooth speaker straight out of your video game dreams
- Google just made switching audio devices on Android much easier
- Tesla quietly offloaded most of its crypto assets, earnings report reveals
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Square Enix’s NFT launch includes an actual physical product, so it’s not a total waste
- Local e-retailer introduces SA-made electric trikes to its delivery fleet
- Facebook Gaming now lets creators turn their gameplay clips into Reels
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Netflix reveals its upcoming ad-supported tier will include less content
- Makro launches its own mobile app to keep customers online
- South Africa’s first major solar and battery power projects have started construction
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Netflix tests paid-for password sharing (again) by charging to add another home to accounts
- Crunchyroll is lowering its prices for South Africa (and 94 other countries)
- Google’s ChromeOS Flex wants to help resurrect that ageing laptop you’ve got tucked away
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Samsung’s next Unpacked event date leaks, mark 10 August on your calendars
- Eskom provided light at the tunnel's end
- Ford seems to have an electric version of its Ranger bakkie in the pipeline
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- MTN is in talks to buy Telkom… again
- Sony launching PlayStation Stars, a rewards program that definitely doesn’t involve NFTs
- Nedbank partners with Hohm Energy to offer solar installations
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- FNB customers have complimentary access to SLOW Lounges for 3 months
- Sega’s Genesis Mini 2 is confirmed, 23 games revealed and (maybe) a Sega CD add-on
- Instagram is also testing a Notes feature, but it’s not the same as Twitter’s version
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- How to delete your Instagram account for real
- Use Google Maps Street View to take a journey into the past. Here’s how it works
- This is the LG Rollable smartphone the world will never get to use
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- The new ACSA app will keep you from getting lost in SA’s airports
- WhatsApp releases a beta version of its new dedicated macOS app
- James Webb’s first deep space image is absolutely spectacular
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
This episode was sponsored by Xiaomi.
In this episode:
- Elon pulls out of merger, Twitter upset
- Apple’s next watch could be aimed at the adventurous
- Touch Bar Macbooks will classify as 'vintage' soon
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- SABC takes SuperSport to court for not playing fair
- The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 leaks before launch event in August
- City Power doesn’t want you using EskomSePush
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Apple wants you to buy your iPetrol from the dash of your iCar using CarPlay
- Watch a drone save the life of a swimmer in distress
- Apple releasing ‘Lockdown Mode’ for iPhones, iPads and Macs later this year
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Vodacom launches its ‘Good as New’ refurbished iPhone range
- South African esports gets its own TV show – This is VS Gaming Weekly
- This is what a 3D-printed lunar base built by autonomous robots might look like
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Tesla launches a new suspension-raising, pothole-dodging software update
- The Polium One Web3 game console has ‘failure’ written all over it
- Here’s how much the new VW T-Roc will cost in South Africa
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Switzerland’s 20 million kWh ‘water battery’ shows what’s possible with a surplus of power generation
- How to look cool when you die in a ball of flames
- Vodacom’s Video Play streaming service seems to have disappeared from the internet
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Google’s South African domain went down briefly. But it’s back up, crisis averted
- Samsung reportedly working on a cheaper range of folding smartphones
- At least one of Xiaomi’s flagship 12-series devices coming to South Africa on 8 July
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- MTN and Huawei partner with South African mines to unleash 5G Smart Mines
- This is what a R65 monthly Snapchat+ subscription buy users
- FNB cashes in on the fuel price hike by giving away more eBucks when you buy fuel
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- If you haven’t already chosen to use the new Gmail UI, you’ll soon have to choose not to
- Mercedes-Benz South Africa aims to go green by 2039
- Solar power won’t wait – more SA suppliers are offering rental options in a bid to be affordable
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- WhatsApp adding the ability to order directly from businesses via the app
- Shoprite was hacked – and the information is for sale on the dark web
- Samsung South Korea steps up with a Starbucks case collaboration
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Microsoft will ban you from online Minecraft if you're naughty
- Swashbuckler Skull and Bones could be around the corner
- Riot Games needs to learn some boundaries
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Netflix edges closer to that cheaper ad-supported tier, is in talks with potential marketing partners
- Instagram is testing AI face scanning for age verification on the platform
- Suzuki and Toyota teaming up to build a new hybrid vehicle for Africa (and other places)
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
this episode:
- Ford’s new digital archive lets you explore more than 100 years of automotive history
- eBay to develop NFT sales following its acquisition of KnownOrigin NFT marketplace
- WiSolar plans to launch a pre-paid solar power app in South Africa soon
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Want an M2 MacBook Pro? They’re available for pre-order, starting at R25,000
- FNB is testing contactless payment options at toll gates
- Load shedding Stage 2 extended for this week
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Meta is launching a digital clothing store so you can dress your avatar in Prada
- WhatsApp makes group call and privacy changes in latest update
- Edgars partners with Pargo to offer click and collect checkout option
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- NASA’s Voyager probes are soon in for a long slumber
- The Indian Government has sprung an infosec leak
- Epic Games launches ratings and polls feature
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Samsung users can leave their wallets at home – unless you live in South Africa
- Here’s how to transfer your WhatsApp data from Android to iOS
- Bringing the 5G Rains to more of South Africa
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Instagram wants to steer teens away from harmful content
- Microsoft Internet Explorer is finally retired, for real this time
- Petrol prices could touch R25 per litre in July
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Google Maps adds up tolls to show you the cheapest route – just not in SA, yet
- Fire breaks out at Eskom power station – no injuries reported
- Standard Bank wants customers using Apple Pay to re-register their accounts
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Google employee suspended for believing AI model is sentient
- DeFi's largest lender, Celcius, all but freezes accounts
- We could see a new HTC metaverse-focused phone this month
Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.
In this episode:
- Play Xbox games right on your 2022 Samsung TV – but not in South Africa
- Multichoice says it will launch 4K broadcasts in South Africa this November
- RTMC is playing hardball with driver licence renewals
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In this episode:
- Like to go fast? South African gamers can win R50,000 in this local racing sim tournament
- Telkom is increasing pricing for its mobile and internet users
- Honor launches its flagship Magic 4 Pro in South Africa
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In this episode:
- Google Meet adds auto-transcription tool for educators
- TikTok introduces customisable avatars, we wonder where they got that idea
- EU parliament decides USB-C is the way forward – officially
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In this episode:
- Skipped Apple’s WWDC keynote? Apple’s three-minute video covers it all
- Yeah iOS 16 seems great, unless you have an iPhone 7 or older
- Intel Arc GPUs spotted in the flesh at IEM Dallas 2022
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In this episode:
- Apple announces its new M2 chip at WWDC 2022
- Diablo Immortal is unplayable on some Samsung phones
- Future Volvo cars could feature Unreal Engine smarts
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In this episode:
- The first bit of gameplay for the Modern Warfare 2 remake is coming 8 June
- Meta adds new Calls tab to Facebook Messenger
- Elon Musk teases a working prototype Tesla bot reveal for the end of September
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In this episode:
- Eskom gets a boost from Kusile Power Station as Unit 4 finishes development
- Asus’ new ROG Phone 6 is set for launch on 5 July, and South African media is invited…
- Still using TweetDeck for Mac? Twitter will force you online from 1 July
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In this episode:
- WhatsApp could soon receive a message editing feature
- MultiChoice’s first Dolby Atmos studio is ready for launch
- South Africa’s fuel tax break (kinda) extended till end July, petrol still goes up by R2.43/litre
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In this episode:
- Openview’s profitable year means more free channels for users
- Government wants to charge more for parking and licence fees, because ‘environmentalism’
- TCL’s C735 98in 4K QLED TV has landed in SA, will dent your wallet to the tune of R100,000
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In this episode:
- The Department of Transport’s proposed traffic levy could drive fuel prices even higher
- Out of office? Have a horse respond to your emails
- LG’s Star Wars TV is cool but you’ll never own one
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In this episode:
- Scientists have grown cells on a robot skeleton and we’re pretty sure we know where this is going
- Volkswagen South Africa launches online high school maths initiative for the Eastern Cape
- How to launch your dead relatives into space
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In this episode:
- 35% of Ford’s Silverton plant is now powered by the might of the sun
- SA’s Home Affairs to launch self-service kiosks for Smart IDs, passports, and other documents
- Stressed? Go and play this free rock-stacking simulator for a while
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In this episode:
- It’s official – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is 2022’s Call of Duty
- How to apply to be a sim racer for R10,000 a month
- Getting your Smart ID and Passport is about to become a whole lot easier
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In this episode:
- Priority delivery on Uber Eats ensures you get your food first… for a fee
- Asus will bring the very first 500Hz gaming monitor to market
- Two 100MW solar projects approved for SA, should go into operation from September 2023
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In this episode:
- Bentley’s first EV will be crazy powerful, says Bentley CEO
- Leica picks Xiaomi as its next smartphone partner
- More news on the Apple AR front
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In this episode:
- Boeing’s Starliner makes it to space (on its third attempt) – Next, the International Space Station
- Marvel’s Daredevil could make its return to screens via Disney+
- Netflix to make the phrase ‘What’s in the box?’ a pleasant experience for kids
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In this episode:
- YouTube’s new ‘most replayed’ feature will let viewers skip straight to the popular bits
- Your driver’s license eye test can soon be done at any optometrist, pending a government deal
- South Africa’s digital Rand is inbound, crypto asset regulation may begin by early 2023
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In this episode:
- Google’s Interview Warmup uses AI to help users perform better during job interviews
- This is how the ad-supported Disney+ tier will work when it launches
- WhatsApp Premium is on the way to squeeze a little money out of Business users
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In this episode:
- Here are the devices and platforms you’ll be able to stream Disney+ on from tomorrow
- Pick n Pay teams up with Takealot, so you get your groceries through Mr D
- Apple’s rumoured folding device could use e-ink displays for its exterior screen
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In this episode:
- Google and Samsung sitting in a tree...
- A new Twitter feature might leave the nest soon
- A PC powered by bacteria
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In this episode:
- DStv is giving away free Disney+ trial subscriptions to (some of) its customers
- With VodaLend Compare, Vodacom aims to provide unsecured private loans to users
- 2023 might be the year when Apple finally drops Lightning in favour of USB-C
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In this episode:
- Google Translate serves up two new official South African languages to users
- WhatsApp aims to keep things tidy by introducing chat filtering
- User data for 3.6 million Dis-Chem customers was compromised last month
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In this episode:
- Still don’t have a PS5? Pity. Sony’s expecting the console shortage to last into 2023
- SA retailer Game launches more advanced online store because delivery is super important now
- A Netflix ad-supported tier and password-sharing fees may arrive as soon as this year
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In this episode:
- SA motorists should brace for a possible fuel price increase of R3.00 or more this June
- EA is launching a Lord of the Rings mobile RPG – what could possibly go wrong?
- AMD is reportedly already working on next-gen chips for PlayStation and Xbox
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In this episode:
- Want a golden Wii? The queen's one is for sale
- Nvidia is looking to redefine VR with new concept
- Generate your own, fungible, ape
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In this episode:
- Sonos’ Ray soundbar is all but official thanks to new leaks
- Twitter seems to be working on a new long-form feature called Articles (or Notes)
- Residents of Shanghai are minting NFTs to record conditions during their COVID lockdown
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In this episode:
- So you want to know what’s coming to Disney+ later this month…
- Comic Con Africa announces sew-a-thon competition
- WhatsApp group admins will gain the power to delete your messages in future
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In this episode:
- Twitter Circle, a feature that lets you tweet at your flock, is in testing
- Audi and Porsche are set to join Formula 1 in some capacity by 2026
- A paid-for Telegram subscription tier might be around the corner
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In this episode:
- Coca-Cola releases its first flavour for gamers, but why?
- Microsoft Edge browser offers (limited) free VPN service
- The first USB4 cables have been spotted in the wild
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In this episode:
- Google Play Store to show you how apps are collecting and using your data
- Meta hopes to persuade users to adopt a virtual world by opening a physical store
- DisChem teams up with Clickatell to enable communication with customers via WhatsApp
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In this episode:
- The Batman sequel confirmed at CinemaCon
- Call of Duty to render regular online players invisible to anyone using cheats
- Showmax rolls out a new Max Data Saving mode – here’s how it works
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In this episode:
- You can get Disney+ on your DStv Explora if you want
- Elon Musk buys Twitter for nearly R700 billion
- Huawei’s latest range of devices in South Africa is all business
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In this episode:
- Twitter may be rethinking Elon Musk’s buyout offer
- Teslas don’t like private jets, apparently
- A wild Google Pixel Watch appears
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In this episode:
- Fury road: Sonos is releasing a new soundbar for those on a budget
- Vodacom and the Orlando Pirates team up to offer South African families affordable funeral cover
- Petrol could become a little cheaper next month. Diesel, on the other hand…
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In this episode:
- Smartphone brand Vivo opens its first standalone service centre in Cape Town
- Huawei’s new product showcase should kick off on 28 April
- Garmin’s Vivosmart 5 brings its smarts to SA’s sporting wrists for R2,600
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In this episode:
- Sasol launches a new rewards programme for South African motorists
- NASA and Microsoft use augmented reality to arrange ‘holoportation’ to the ISS
- An ad-supported Netflix tier and a password-sharing crackdown are (probably) on the cards
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In this episode:
- Samsung is launching a Pokémon Edition Galaxy Z Flip 3 (in South Korea, where you can’t get to it)
- Expect a physical rAge in December this year, with tickets already on sale
- Disney+ wants you to pre-register your subscription, in return for a cheaper annual price
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In this episode:
- Elon Musk wants to be Twitter’s king, offers $43 billion to buy the company
- GoPro’s new Hero10 Black Bones Edition doesn’t have anything to do with pirates
- FIFA+ is an all-new, football-focused streaming service – and it’s free
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In this episode:
- Asus launches a native online store in South Africa, focused on PCs, notebooks and accessories
- AfriForum launches free Afrikaans online streaming platform, AfriForumTV
- Huawei LEAPs to provide over 100,000 Africans with ICT skills training
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In this episode:
- Uber launches new Hourly and Reserve ride options in South Africa
- Vodacom’s IoT ambitions stretch as far as improving mine safety in SA using wearables
- Vivo’s X Fold is the brand’s first folding smartphone, but it’s China-only for now
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In this episode:
- A bug is causing some PS3 and PS Vita games to expire
- Musk makes an about-turn, will not be joining Twitter’s board
- The first robot-crime has been committed
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In this episode:
- Twitter tests feature that lets you make yourself ‘unmentionable’
- This AI-driven algorithm allows cameras to take colour photographs in total darkness
- SA’s Department of Transport investigating linking driver’s licences to ID cards
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In this episode:
- The all-electric Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge is coming to South Africa
- Google to hide certain apps on the Play Store in order to keep users safer
- Comic Con Africa, Doritos to host online gaming tournament(s) with a R45,000 prize pool
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In this episode:
- Twitter will finally make tweets editable… eventually (but probably only in Twitter Blue)
- Farmers Friend is a new SA-focused app that supports farm management via mobile device
- Vodacom’s new Linea watch offers emergency help when you need it for R500
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In this episode:
- Mettlestate’s upgraded website hopes to be a South African gamer’s paradise
- Apple’s iOS 15.4.1 update fixes serious iPhone battery issues
- ICASA’s new draft amendment says mobile data in South Africa may not expire for six months
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In this episode:
- Are you sure it can run this Doom?
- DJI leak shows new features coming to Mini 3 Pro
- As small as small displays get
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In this episode:
- E3 2022 is officially cancelled
- The Music Audit Usage System (MAUS) offers SA’s musos a platform to monitor royalty payouts
- South Africa gets a petrol price decrease as it increases, thanks to a tax holiday
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In this episode:
- Oppo’s new Reno 7 5G smartphone will set you back R15,500
- WhatsApp brings substantial improvements to voice messaging in the coming weeks
- Vodacom’s subscription plan price increase to kick your wallet harder from tomorrow, 1 April
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In this episode:
- Mettlestate announces South African Fortnite All Stars Tournament with a R100 000 prize pool
- Apple no longer repairing devices that are flagged as stolen (including in South Africa)
- Messenger is getting new silent replies and an @everyone in-message tag
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In this episode:
- MTN announces an annual price increase for most contracts and it isn’t especially pretty
- Official Disney+ launch date and pricing for South Africa
- Comic Con Africa is bringing StreamerCon to South Africa this year
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In this episode:
- You’ll probably never own a pair of these limited edition Halo Master Chief boots
- An NFT of Nelson Mandela’s arrest warrent raises R1.9 million
- A new social media platform could be coming from Elon Musk
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In this episode:
- iPhone rentals? – Apple reportedly working on new hardware subscription service
- Chinese video streaming platforms delete Keanu Reeves following Tibet concert
- PUBG dev joining forces with Solana to create “blockchain- and NFT-based games and services”
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In this episode:
- Instagram introduces two new features, Favourites and Following for feed control
- Alleged mastermind behind Microsoft hack could be a UK teenager
- New ICASA draft regulations would require mobile service providers to collect user biometric data
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In this episode:
- You can now use animal avatars in Zoom calls
- Sonos is on a hiring spree for a new home theatre OS project
- In a bid to turn Instagram into a storefront, Meta is allowing all users to tag products in posts
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In this episode:
- Leaked OnePlus roadmap says to expect six new devices
- Microsoft source code leaked in Lapsus$ hack
- Intel launches the first of its Arc GPUs on 30 March
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In this episode:
- Apple iPhone SE and iPad Air local pre-order pricing revealed
- Huawei’s P50 Pro and P50 Pocket priced, launching in SA from 1 April
- Hackers claim to have 4TB of TransUnion data, demand R223 million or else…
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In this episode:
- Google’s next I/O event will be online and is set for early May
- Google’s new McLaren sponsorship adds a touch of Chrome to the brand’s F1 car
- Netflix is testing new ways to limit password sharing among users
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In this episode:
- FC Barcelona’s soccer stadium will now be known as Spotify Camp Nou
- So it begins – The New York Times has gotten the Wordle Archive taken down
- NFTs (including the ability to mint ’em) are heading to Instagram, says Zuckerberg
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In this episode:
- Microsoft’s DirectStorage API is here to make your games go brrrrr
- Meet Bex, Kawasaki’s brand new robot… goat?
- Microsoft’s Windows 11 File Explorer may sport self-promoting ads in future
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In this episode:
- Some Audi models to support Holoride in-car virtual reality in 2022
- SA’s Competition Commission is prosecuting Meta/Facebook for “abuse of dominance”
- Expect Samsung’s “Awesome Galaxy A Event” to confuse the olds on 17 March
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In this episode:
- Absa launches Mobile Pay app – accept card payments with your phone
- Google Opinion Rewards launches in SA, lets you earn Play Store credits for taking surveys
- TymeBank launches TymeHealth, low-cost medical insurance for South Africans
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In this episode:
- VTech’s Level Up Gaming Chair is just the thing for toddler Twitch streamers
- The M1 Ultra version of Apple’s Mac Studio weighs 900g more than the M1 Max, because cooling
- Checkers Sixty60 bringing 80 more stores to the delivery service
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In this episode:
- Oppo brings Android 12 to South African smartphones this March
- Rain and Telkom’s spectrum win could lead to better urban internet access for users
- Rumour suggests Xiaomi’s 12 Ultra is shipping with 120W charging and 4,900mAh battery
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In this episode:
- Apple’s got a powerful new iPhone SE 5G incoming – but it’s not as cheap as we’d hoped
- Apple’s new iPad Air is more powerful than ever, packs the company’s M1 Silicon for the first time
- Apple’s newest beast is an unassuming little critter called the Mac Studio
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In this episode:
- Kickstarter’s most successful campaign ever raises almost R400 million for some fantasy novels
- Watch the United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V GOES-T launch highlights in under two minutes
- A wordle that speaks to you
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In this episode:
- Google says black is the new grey when it comes to Android themes
- Sennheiser’s new IE 600 in-ears are 3D printed with the same materials used by NASA
- A new interactive Netflix quiz series is set to take trivia lovers on a mental journey
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In this episode:
- Ukraine asked for Starlink support via Twitter. Days later, Starlink hardware arrived
- HTC’s got a new flagship Android phone coming, but it’s aimed at the metaverse
- Apple’s first event of 2022 is set for 8 March, offers a glimpse at “Peek Performance”
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In this episode:
- Still using a Fitbit Ionic? It’s being recalled – Here’s how to go about getting a refund in South Africa
- You can now buy NFTs via a vending machine, because we’ve given up on 2022 entirely
- Sony’s newest patent promises “significant improvement” for ray tracing performance
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In this episode:
- TikTok chooses to go long, defeating the whole point of TikTok
- The ExoMars joint ESA-Roscosmos Mars lander mission likely delayed, for obvious reasons
- Amazon launches 10MW Northern Cape solar power plant, SA to add its own 100MW by 2023
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In this episode:
- Oppo unveils blindingly fast 240W charging tech at MWC 2022
- We really want to lay our hands on Huawei’s MatePad Paper E Ink tablet and stylus
- These nanobots, made in Mexico, are set to explore the moon
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In this episode:
- Cell C’s LTE prepaid bundles have been revamped
- SA’s MeerKAT radio telescope reveals a gigantic 6.5 million light-year long shockwave
- Ukraine government issues call to country’s underground hackers to help defend the country
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In this episode:
- Meta is working on its own AI voice assistant
- Websites in Ukraine are experiencing widespread DDoS attacks
- Huawei and SA government in talks to settle ongoing labour dispute out of court
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In this episode:
- Sony shows off its next-gen PlayStation VR2 design
- Spotify’s Car Thing is now more widely available, costs round about R1,350
- Virgin Hyperloop drops plans for passenger transport, lays off 111 staff
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In this episode:
- DStv streaming will be capped to one screen at a time from 22 March 2022
- Roku TVs might be closer than you think
- Watch the ISS’ robotic arm capture the newly-arrived Cygnus cargo spacecraft
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In this episode:
- South Africa gets its own Wordle – Wortel
- Apple could track your activity with new AirPods patent
- Apple’s M2 chips could make their debut this year
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In this episode:
- The latest iPhone 14 Pro rumour says next device will offer most RAM of any iPhone
- Meta’s Horizon VR platform has increased to 300,000 users, but those are still rookie numbers
- Meta exits top 10 most valuable companies list
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In this episode:
- This fully-autonomous Black Hawk helicopter was successfully flown by DARPA and Sikorsky
- Horizon: Forbidden West fans must add this Tallneck Lego set to their shelves come May
- Samsung’s Galaxy MWC 2022 event kicks off on 27 February
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In this episode:
- 10GB of free data for every household in South Africa planned
- Mobile network MTN changes its logo slightly
- The Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid launches in SA
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In this episode:
- Ever wanted an actual PC in your pocket?
- Test your geography knowledge with this Wordle spinoff, Worldle
- Apple now classifies the iPhone 6 Plus as ‘vintage’
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In this episode:
- Runaway rocket might belong to China
- Coinbase’s Super Bowl ad crashed its app
- Elon Musk blames ‘fun police’ for recent Tesla recall
- OnePlus confirms its working on OxygenOS 13
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In this episode:
- The tech news from Thursday's SONA
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In this episode:
- Trade in your old Samsung for R10,000, even with a cracked display
- Pour one out for OLX SA – the classifieds platform has closed down
- Amnesty for the SABC means billions in TV licence debt may disappear
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- SpaceX’s Starlink satellites due for unplanned re-entry following geomagnetic storm
- NASA selects Lockheed Martin to build the MAV that will return Martian samples to Earth
- Google is swinging economic support behind some of SA’s non-profits, startups and SMMEs
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In this episode:
- A year’s worth of DStv Premium for R9,230 – here’s its 2022 pricing
- Nvidia’s Arm-dealer ambitions have concluded because regulators reckon its a bad idea
- Samsung’s Unpacked event this week will feature a metaverse presentation, with NFTs in tow
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In this episode:
- Meta is pulling the Express WiFi rug out from under us
- Meta may pull Facebook, Instagram services from the EU completely
- Apple Music quietly trims back its three-month free trial to just 30 days
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In this episode:
- SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is officially the safest rocket ever made (but it’s not quite the most used yet)
- Nike sues NFT creators appropriating images of its shoes to sell as overpriced JPGs
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In this episode:
- Starlink Premium will offer speeds up to 500Mbps, but will cost at least R7,700/m
- Facebook experiences its first quarterly decline of daily users ever, stock dips by 20%
- Sonos-made headphones may be closer to becoming reality following Bluetooth startup acquisition
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In this episode:
- Netflix will finally let you clear up your Continue Watching list
- You can right-click to save Wordle before it goes pay-to-play
- Load shedding returns to South Africa from 11:00 today
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In this episode:
- A 500Hz gaming monitor could be around the corner
- Sony has acquired Bungie, developer of Destiny and Halo, for $3.6 billion
- Wordle now belongs to the New York Times, will remain free for the time being
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In this episode:
- What if you could do a COVID-19 test with a smartphone app?
- The SA Post Office launches online vehicle licence renewal portal
- The first of LG’s OLED EX TV panels is being released by… Philips, obviously
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In this episode:
- Meta planning end-to-end encryption for Messenger group chats
- Derelict SpaceX rocket will collide with the moon soon – here’s what’ll happen
- SpaceX hopes to achieve a launch a week throughout 2022
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In this episode:
- Apple will allow NFC payments directly to iPhones soon
- Huawei launches the nova Y9a for R6,500
- Now Reddit is testing the ability to use NFTs as profile pictures too
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In this episode:
- Google launches new .day domain to confuse people even further
- The Beatles meet NFTs as Julian Lennon auctions off (digital versions of) Beatles memorabilia
- Disney+ is coming to South Africa mid-2022
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In this episode:
- Pick n Pay cuts price of licence disk renewal service
- Here’s what we expect to see at Apple’s next event
- Meta is building a “next-gen AI supercomputer” it reckons will become the world’s fastest
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In this episode:
- Google Labs is launching a new blockchain division – report
- Expect lithium shortages to further impact technology shortages as demand grows
- Calculate how much it’ll cost to take your house off-grid with this solar cost tool
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In this episode:
- Here’s how Xiaomi’s all-screen fingerprint scanner will work
- Twitter now lets subscribers display NFTs as hexagon-shaped profile pictures
- Samsung confirms February for its first Unpacked of the year
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In this episode:
- Audi is constructing extensive EV charging infrastructure
- Still using G Suite for free? Not for much longer, says Google
- Netflix invests $1 million in South African film students
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In this episode:
- Investec will help its clients install solar and battery backup power
- South African motorists’ personal information exposed in Aarto online system
- Wikipedia is arguing about whether NFTs constitute art and NFT fans are stressed
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In this episode:
- Hold onto your hats: Microsoft Gaming just bought Activision Blizzard
- You can now renew your vehicle licence disk online with Pick n Pay – here’s how
- One Bolt user in SA hailed 908 rides in 2021, and other numbers from the mobility app
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In this episode:
- You can mine bitcoin from your laptop – but you shouldn’t
- An avatar robot is helping a sick German boy attend classes
- Moving meetings and conferences online cuts carbon emissions by 94%
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In this episode:
- Microsoft ends production of the Xbox One lineup
- Every toddler’s favourite smash-hit sing-along “Baby Shark” exceeds 10b views on YouTube
- Blackberry is scaling back even further
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In this episode:
- Telkom launches entry-level, router-free Easy Connect Fibre package in South Africa
- Meet the Eleksa CityBug: The cheapest EV you can buy in South Africa now
- South Africa to launch three MDASat cubesats on a SpaceX Falcon 9 this evening
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In this episode:
- Motorola’s Razr 3 may pack 120Hz display, improved chipset and Android 12
- Spotify HiFi delayed indefinitely
- Bugatti’s next proper EV is a… scooter?
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In this episode:
- Do we need a universal messenger? Apple’s iMessage discriminates against Android users
- If you’ve got a Pi you can use it to detect malware
- SA’s matric exam results won’t be published publicly due to POPIA
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In this episode:
- Samsung Galaxy S22 rumour roundup and launch details
- Apple isn’t so keen on the metaverse
- MTN opposes Telkom’s bid to have 5G spectrum auction suspended
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In this episode:
- Google infringed on Sonos patents, court finds, which may impact some audio features
- Cryptoland is apparently a very real place, one that doesn’t remind us of the Fyre Festival at all
- E3 says it’s going digital again in 2022, citing COVID-19 concerns
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In this episode:
- This BMW iX Flow concept can change colour on command
- South Africa only has one licence printing machine – here’s why
- Telkom attempting to stop ICASA’s spectrum auction this March… again
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In this episode:
- The Zondo Commission’s 1 petabyte of evidence equates to 250,000 movie files
- Sony introduces Sony Mobility, new Vision-S 02 SUV prototype at CES 2022
- Here’s what’s going into Sony’s upcoming PlayStation VR 2
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In this episode:
- The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is finally official, here’s what you’re getting
- BlackBerry devices will begin their ride off into the sunset from today
- Apple briefly becomes the world’s first $3 trillion company
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In this episode:
- New year, new Telegram update
- Xiaomi’s series 12 devices could be a little late
- Samsung’s new TV remote charges with radio waves
- Samsung brings NFTs to your TV
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In this episode:
- Meta’s been rated the worst company of 2021
- LGs new UltraGear gaming laptop is a bit of a monster
- TikTok Kitchen will deliver trendy recipes to your door
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In this episode:
- Take a look at Huawei’s fancy new foldable
- Russia fines big social for not abiding by its content laws
- Audi’s S1 Hoonitron is a custom EV made just for Ken Block to hoon around in
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In this episode:
- Oh look, yet another WhatsApp update has landed
- The next Galaxy Buds may monitor your health through your ears
- Huawei launching something called the P50 Pocket, which looks like a Galaxy Flip 3 competitor
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In this episode:
- WhatsApp updates ‘Last Seen’ status for better privacy
- Universal Music Group is taking this whole metaverse/NFT thing awfully seriously
- LG’s StanbyME TV will stand by you during load shedding – for a while, anyway
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In this episode:
- Xiaomi’s Redmi K50 Gaming Edition leaks, may be the next Poco device
- LG’s new OLED Evo TV wants to let you take part in an extensive cover-up
- NASA’s new astronaut sleeping bags will suck (but only in a good way)
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In this episode:
- SA homeowner data compromised by LookSee data breach, Standard Bank and Lightstone say
- You’ll soon be able to (officially) play Android games on Windows
- WhatsApp is testing a crypto sending feature
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In this episode:
- The iPhone 14 Pro may feature a hole-punch display
- Will Razer’s MagSafe Phone Cooler Chroma make your iPhone any cooler? Yes, and no
- Apple is closing in on a market valuation of $3 trillion
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In this episode:
- BMW and LVL team up to launch real-life Rocket League for charity
- Activision Blizzard walkout over mass layoffs
- Sneakerheads will soon get fully 3D previews of prospective kicks on eBay
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In this episode:
- SA’s online driver’s licence renewal system delayed to 2022
- WhatsApp updates its disappearing messages feature
- Epic Games teases Unreal Engine tech demo feat Keanu Reeves
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In this episode:
- FNB partners with Vox to help business clients get fibre
- NASA to award SpaceX extra missions while Boeing gets its Starliner sorted out
- Robot facial expressions are becoming disturbingly human
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In this episode:
- Orbital Reef and other commercial space stations get backing from NASA
- TFG acquires on-demand delivery app Quench
- UA launches its HOVR Mega 2 Clone runners for R3,200
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In this episode:
- DStv secures some Disney content in SA till 2024, despite 2022’s planned Disney+ launch
- Tesla touts terrain traverser to toddlers
- Capitec launches free QR code-based payment service called Pay Me
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In this episode:
- Twitter updates privacy policy, bans posting pictures of ‘private individuals’ without consent
- Scientists fit patient with world’s first fully digital 3D-printed prosthetic eye
- Huawei reportedly taking on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 design with new folding phone
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In this episode:
- FIFA launched real-world semi-automated offside technology to the Arab Cup
- Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey resigns, again
- BMW’s latest hybrid concept won’t look out of place next to the Cybertruck
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In this episode:
- Black Friday sales dipped for the first time (except in South Africa)
- Twitter may gain a downvote button and tweet reactions soon
- The Mobile Phone Museum hopes you’ll add to its collection of over 2,100 devices
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In this episode:
- WhatsApp’s message reaction function is still coming soon
- Huawei launches the Nova 9 smartphone in SA for R13,000
- 4K upgrades to Showmax Pro and DStv incoming
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In this episode:
- Instagram head Adam Mosseri will face US Congress regarding the app’s impact on teens
- Make WhatsApp Stickers on its web app now
- The Honor 50 launches in South Africa for R14,000
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In this episode:
- The PC is crowned king with a Golden Joystick – Gabe Newell accepts
- Pick n Pay launches customer chat function on WhatsApp
- Ford reveals next-gen Ranger, complete with techy improvements
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In this episode:
- FNB customers get support for scanning Zapper QR codes
- GoDaddy security breach exposes up to 1.2 million WordPress accounts
- Monitor Takealot’s prices with this third-party tracker for Black Friday
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In this episode:
- Stream two months of Showmax for the price of one
- Pay your Amazon Prime Video subscription in rands now
- SpaceX, NASA to launch DART asteroid redirection mission this week
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In this episode:
- Fujifilm launches Instax Mini Evo – new flagship instant camera
- You’ll soon be able to renew driver’s licences at the Gautrain
- Auto-makers Ford, GM are getting in to the chip-making business
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In this episode:
- Hell freezes over: Apple will soon sell you parts to do your own repairs
- Instagram rolls out feature that lets you shake your phone in anger to report a problem
- The Balmuda is what you get when a Japanese luxury toaster company makes a phone
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In this episode:
- Nokia’s launching a cloud-based subscription service
- Shoprite quietly launches a mobile bank linked to Xtra Savings cards
- Shocking news: Stage 2 load shedding is back, folks
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In this episode:
- Instagram is now using video selfies to make sure you are who you say you are
- Samsung Galaxy A33 leaks, shows yet another mid-range phone is inbound
- 120W charging? Pfft. 150W is on its way
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In this episode:
- Samsung’s One UI 4 released for S21 devices
- Booze on the move? Shoprite launches an online liquor store
- FNB app debuts vehicle, house, services marketplace and more features
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In this episode:
- Starlink’s Dishy McFlatface gets a new, compact rectangular design
- The South African government intends to bring the whole country online – minister
- Spotify plans to acquire audiobook distributor Findaway
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In this episode:
- The Peugeot Landtrek bakkie is now available in South Africa from R580,000
- Woolworths electrifies its delivery fleet with solar-powered vans
- Expect the PlayStation 5 to remain difficult to buy, thanks to the chip shortage
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In this episode:
- Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 4 land in SA from R19,000
- Instagram is working on a subscription service
- Facebook will no longer target ads using “sensitive” information
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In this episode:
- SpaceX’s Dragon capsule brings its Crew-2 astronauts home safely
- No surprise here: Telkom mobile still carries its business
- Alphabet, Google’s parent company, hits $2 trillion market value
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In this episode:
- Musk asks Twitter followers for financial advice, Tesla stock drops
- Eskom announces that Stage 4 load shedding is here again
- WhatsApp getting a ‘Community’ feature
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In this episode:
- Amazon’s South African solar plant starts harvesting green energy
- Eskom announces Stage 4 load shedding, escalation possible this weekend
- Afriforum is “disgruntled” with Netflix’s local Black Creatives fund
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In this episode:
- Telkom launches prepaid fibre packages starting from R100
- MultiChoice cuts DStv Premium streaming prices
- US says ‘stop it’ to Pegasus spyware maker
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In this episode:
- Facebook canning social network facial recognition, because it has collected what it wanted
- Clubhouse gets fluent, rolls out 13 new languages in latest update
- Skyrim’s latest re-release brings The Elder Scrolls direct to your table
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In this episode:
- Eskom implements Stage 2 load shedding following local elections
- Instagram rolls out “Add Yours” stickers that create public threads'
- Hertz hasn’t actually signed for 100,000 Tesla EVs, according to Musk
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In this episode:
- Twitter Spaces can now be recorded for later playback
- TikTok gets a tip jar to support creators
- Apple’s M1 Pro/Max MacBook’s priced from R36,300
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In this episode:
- NRA hacked – can’t shoot its way out of this one
- Bolt is bringing its EV option to South Africa
- The latest version of Chrome OS Canary is apparently bricking Chromebooks
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In this episode:
- Eskom pushes load shedding to Stage 4 until Friday
- 2021 sees record-breaking load shedding in South Africa
- Meet the Corolla Cross, Toyota’s newly launched locally-made hybrid
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In this episode:
- Tesla reaches $1 trillion market cap, joining Apple, Google, Microsoft
- Eskom says Stage 2 load shedding is here to stay until Saturday, even for Joburg
- Twitter’s work on NFT integration is coming along nicely
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In this episode:
- FNB customers can now use their virtual cards in digital wallets
- Xiaomi launches the 11T Pro in South Africa
- Worldcoin aims to hand free crypto to 1 billion people by scanning their irises
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In this episode:
- Standard Bank takes a hard stance against cryptocurrency arbitraging
- Anyone can now make Twitter Spaces if they want to
- Google caves, lowers Pay Store cut for subscription and music apps
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In this episode:
- New Netflix pricing vs Showmax, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+
- Vodacom gets eco-friendly, launches new recycled SIM cards
- Facebook plans to remove misinformation during the South African local elections
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In this episode:
- The Google Play Store will soon let you know how much of your data an app wants before you download it
- Facebook intends to rebrand with a ‘metaverse’-focused name change – report
- Instagram is getting a slew of new features, including desktop posting
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In this episode:
- DStv’s app update breaks more than it fixes
- Massive security flaw in Johannesburg’s new online municipal system leaves residents’ information exposed
- Netflix is hitting South Africa with its first price increase
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In this episode:
- Apple’s M1 Pro and M1 Max will power the company’s new Apple Silicon MacBook Pros
- Seacom, launcher of SAs first undersea internet cable, upgrades to 100 gigabit capable equipment
- Nokia re-releases its iconic 6310 handset to mark its 20th anniversary
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In this episode:
- The SPUR is a scary remote-piloted robotic quadruped packing a mounted rifle
- WhatsApp’s end-to-end encrypted backup are here
- Here’s what you’ll pay for the Apple Watch 7 in South Africa
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In this episode:
- Twitter is putting ads directly in your tweet replies
- DStv updates its streaming app to look more Netflix-y
- Lock, unlock and remote start your Ford Everest and EcoSport with an app now
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In this episode:
- Is your Android phone nosing about your info? This study says yes
- Samsung pulls another Unpacked out of nowhere, will take place on 20 October
- Apple set to Unleash its powerful new MacBooks on 18 October
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In this episode:
- Samsung demonstrates durability tests for its Galaxy Fold 3 and Galaxy Flip 3
- Drop everything and download SA’s Pothole Patrol app
- Telkom TV boxes to drop Netflix support – here are some alternatives
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In this episode:
- You can now apply for a new licence disk online in South Africa
- WhatsApp updates voice notes, might fix buggy chat backup
- VodaPay app goes live, offers “exclusive R1 deals” and discounts
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In this episode:
- YouTube and Google will no longer host ads on climate change denial content
- Heads up, Joy-Con drift may be here to stay
- More power – Johannesburg signs private electricity generation deal
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In this episode:
- South Africa’s vaccine certificate isn’t live, but it is being tested
- LG has launched its mid-range 4K QNED Mini-LED TV for R55,000
- FNB is giving away R18 million to vaccinated customers via its app
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In this episode:
- Telegram scored 70 million new users while Facebook was down
- New Telkom data specials — Get 6GB for R50
- Twitch hit by massive leak
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In this episode:
- Windows 11 is live – here’s how to upgrade
- William Shatner, at 90, will become the oldest person to go to space on 12 October
- Facebook’s week from hell, and it’s only Tuesday
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In this episode:
- FNB virtual cards will work on Samsung Pay, Garmin Pay and Fitbit Pay
- We could see a new MacBook from Apple this month, featuring beefier internals
- El Salvador mines R4,000 in bitcoin using a… volcano?
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In this episode:
- Facebook rolls out cross-platform group chats for Messenger and Instagram
- Spotify brings polls and Q&As to podcasts
- You can now pre-order the iPhone 13 range from R17,000
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In this episode:
- South Korea gives Google and Apple until mid-October to draw up compliance plans for app store amendments
- YouTube bans anti-vaccine videos outright
- Apple AirTags have a vulnerability that can turn them into malware vessels
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In this episode:
- Apple has already fixed the iOS bug with the iPhone 13, kinda
- Is your iPhone battery draining way too fast? It might be Spotify’s fault
- Volvo reveals a prototype version of its VNL long-haul autonomous semi-truck
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In this episode:
- Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE launch might have been cancelled - again
- MoyaPayD bags 100 000 users in under 3 months
- MultiChoice delays DStv Streama, thanks to the global chip shortage
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In this episode:
- China bans all crypto transactions within its borders
- Now you can verify logins to Absa’s app using facial biometrics
- Surprise surprise, technology evolves quickly
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In this episode:
- Tim Cook says Apple will crack down harder on leakers, according to leaked memo
- Want an OLED Nintendo Switch in SA? It’ll cost you more than an Xbox Series S
- Boeing’s Starliner valve issues remain, still no date set for space test-flight
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In this episode:
- Netflix finds a golden ticket, acquires Roald Dahl Story Company
- Twitch makes nice with music publishers, promising new opportunities for artists and streamers
- Oppo smartphones now available from Telkom on contract
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In this episode:
- Netflix launches free mobile subscription in Kenya
- Samsung partners with the Louvre (yes, that Louvre), offers more iconic art on its Frame TVs
- Twitter proposes an $809 million settlement with angry investors over alleged misleading growth metrics
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In this episode:
- Hyundai puts Spot to work checking safety in the company’s factories
- Google will reset old app permissions for devices running Android 6 and up
- Tesla EV chargers now available in South Africa for R11,000
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In this episode:
- WhatsApp is getting a business directory feature
- Apple’s iPad mini priced from R9,000 in South Africa
- If you’re streaming Netflix on your laptop with Chrome you’re doing it wrong
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In this episode:
- Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot now requires even less human intervention than before
- GoPro Hero 10 Black launches, complete with a new processor and 5.3K support
- SpaceX’s Inspiration4 mission sends the first all private-citizen crew to space
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In this episode:
- DStv Flex, the ‘Choose your own channels’ package planned
- Xiaomi is working on smart glasses – where have we seen this before?
- Microsoft xCloud and Remote Play are officially available on PC
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In this episode:
- Steve Wozniak aims for the stars with a new space startup, Privateer
- Amazon drops a UI update for most Kindle models released since 2015
- NASA astronauts use Microsoft’s HoloLens to complete AR-assisted repairs on board the ISS
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In this episode:
- Possible Android 12 release date spotted
- WhatsApp is testing a voice note transcription feature
- Xiaomi 120W charging will impact your phone battery, obvs
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In this episode:
- Digital vaccine passports approved for South Africans
- Facebook is developing a machine learning chip to enhance its AI
- Australian court rules news sites are liable for user Facebook comments
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In this episode:
- Samsung shows off its ‘stretchable’ OLED display, shows potential for 3D surfaces
- The DJI Osmo Mobile 5 is more than just a gimbal
- A patent lawsuit may affect Apple’s iPhone 13 launch in China
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- Twitter will now let you remove followers with the push of a button
- Samsung targeting a 576MP camera sensor by 2025
- Apple will reveal its iPhone 13 lineup next week
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In this episode:
- Google and Qualcomm are working together on Renault’s new EV
- Singapore begins testing Xavier, its security robot
- Xiaomi 11T series boast face-melting 120W fast charging speeds
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In this episode:
- WhatsApp to stop working on 43 devices, including the iPhone 6S and SE
- China’s space agency unveils a little Ingenuity of its own, intends to send a helicopter to Mars
- Telkom drops its 1GB, 1.5GB data package prices
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In this episode:
- WhatsApp fined record setting €225 million by Ireland data privacy watchdog
- Twitter will let you tip accounts in Bitcoin soon
- Amazon isn’t happy just selling TVs, now it wants to make them
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In this episode:
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 gets an official walkie talkie app, but you can only talk to other Galaxy Watch 4s Production of the Apple Watch Series 7 has been delayed South Korea bans Apple and Google from forcing developers to use their in-app billing method
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In this episode:
- Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 gets an official walkie talkie app, but you can only talk to other Galaxy Watch 4s
- Production of the Apple Watch Series 7 has been delayed
- South Korea bans Apple and Google from forcing developers to use their in-app billing method
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In this episode:
- Instagram is making user birth dates mandatory information
- SA’s ANC turns to crowdfunding to pay salaries, asks supporters for a cash injection using Twitter
- Telegram has now been downloaded over 1 billion times
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In this episode:
- Disney+ Star will bring Hulu, FX, Hollywood Pictures and more to SA
- Google allegedly offered Netflix a sweetened deal on Play Store cuts
- Be a space explorer in an upcoming 360-degree spacewalk video series
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In this episode:
- This R1,050 Blue Origin rocket actually flies (and is likely the closest you’ll get to going to space)
- Netflix planning ‘Tudum’ fan event featuring trailers, interviews and announcements
- Watch the old Pokémon gang for free on your Nintendo Switch
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In this episode:
- Standard Bank launches highly affordable fixed LTE data packages
- Samsung has activated a system that will lock all TVs stolen during SA’s recent unrest in KZN
- The first crewless, electric autonomous cargo ship will set sail in Norway this year
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In this episode:
- Message reactions for WhatsApp is in the works
- Huawei’s received licences to buy auto chips from the US
- OnlyFans says ‘forget we said that’, won’t ban explicit content anymore
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In this episode:
- WhatsApp quick-pay feature is incoming
- Cape Town-based AAC Space Africa is South Africa’s newest space services company
- The US Military is reportedly debating revealing new space weapon capability
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In this episode:
- Duolingo update bringing Xhosa, Zulu and a few other languages to the app
- Spotify is set to become the new home for all of the WWE’s podcasts
- Samsung’s the number 1 semiconductor-maker again
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In this episode:
- OnlyFans gives its users the finger, says no more sexually explicit content permitted
- Facebook’s Horizon Workrooms are the workplaces of the future (if you’re keen to be a Sims character)
- Tesla reveals humanoid Tesla Bot, Musk promises that it’s friendly
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In this episode:
- LG teams up with research lab Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, demonstrates 6G terahertz data transmission
- Facebook bans a bunch of “vaccine misinformation superspreaders”
- Oppo’s working on a ‘true continuous zoom lens’ for mobile
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In this episode:
- Mastercard plans to completely phase out magnetic strips starting in 2024
- OnlyFans is pushing safe-for-work content to promote its app
- Shoprite is testing a Checkers store concept with no queues, waiting or tills
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In this episode:
- Facebook Messenger adds encryption to calls, but there’s a catch
- Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin takes NASA to court over the Artemis lunar lander contract
- Only catching catfish? Tinder’s authentication is coming
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In this episode:
- NASA sends a regolith 3D printer to the ISS to test its viability for the Artemis lunar program
- Lamborghini teases a hybrid supercar straight from the 80s
- NASA plans to send Lucy and a Dragonfly to explore Jupiter and Saturn’s satellites
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In this episode:
- Disney+ will come to South Africa in 2022
- Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule test delayed further by valve issues
- Facebook might be forced to offload Giphy after owning it for a little more than a year
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In this episode:
- 3 more Blizzard big-shots leave, including the Diablo 4 director
- WhatsApp’s fabled data migration tool is flocking to Samsung’s new foldables first
- MTN launches a data price cut, follows up with South African data usage statistics
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In this episode:
- Xiaomi’s new Cyberdog is here to creep you out, but it will cost less than Spot
- Showmax Pro will now live stream English Premier League, La Liga and Serie A
- Order your KFC meal via WhatsApp in South Africa
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In this episode:
- Taiwanese techmaker Gigabyte latest to suffer a ransomware attack
- Bank Zero has launched, really this time
- Even social networks specifically for doctors are battling with anti-vaccination misinformation
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In this episode:
- The price of a Virgin Galactic ticket has risen to a mighty R6.5 million ($450,000)
- FTC chides Facebook for using ‘privacy’ as a pretext to ban researchers
- The Moscow Metro is test-driving letting users pay for tickets using just their faces
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In this episode:
- TikTok, the only social media without Stories is getting Stories
- Google served suit accusing price fixing collusion with Facebook
- Xiaomi launches its smart 32in Mi TV in India
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In this episode:
- Spotify is reportedly testing a cheaper subscription plan
- WhatsApp’s ‘view once’ feature finally gets its full release – probably should have stayed in beta
- Activision Blizzard faces another lawsuit, this time from shareholders
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In this episode:
- Apple Pay in South Africa: FNB support added
- Xiaomi unseats Samsung as top phone brand in Europe
- Tencent shares dive after video games are compared to ‘drugs’
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In this episode:
- Telegram’s latest update lets you video call with 1,000 people
- Afterpay acquired by Square, the fintech company owned by Jack Dorsey
- If you’re (somehow) still using Android Gingerbread, Google will block sign-ins on that device on 27 Sept
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In this episode:
- Facebook’s next piece of hardware? Ray-Ban glasses, of course
- “Unplanned MLM thruster firing” briefly dislodges the International Space Station, delays Starliner launch
- Xiaomi is dangerously close to overtaking Samsung’s no.1 spot
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In this episode:
- Porsche throws its hat into the space exploration ring, invests $75 million in Isar Aerospace
- Cassie the robot has completed its first untethered 5km run in just 53 minutes
- Sony has sold 10 million PlayStation 5 consoles
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In this episode:
- New digital liquor store launches in South Africa
- Autonomous drone defeats two human pilots in a race, thanks to new algorithm
- Big tech – from Apple to Microsoft to Google – is posting record profits this year
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In this episode:
- Android’s ‘Data Restore Tool’ will soon let you transfer WhatsApp chats to iOS
- Mark Zuckerberg on the metaverse, a possible “successor to the mobile internet”
- Local fintech startup, Yoco raises over $83M in funding
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In this episode:
- Space tourists won’t get to call themselves astronauts, following the FAA revising requirements
- Intel fears CPU shortages in the near future
- Amazon may start accepting bitcoin soon
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In this episode:
- Kaseya has obtained a decryptor key to help customers still affected by massive REvil attack
- Spotify teams up with Giphy to add sound to GIFs
- Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko is stepping down from the position
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In this episode:
- 64% of SA businesses expect all staff to return to offices
- California sues Activision Blizzard for “frat boy culture” and shocking harassment of women in the workplace
- First fully-online high school launches in South Africa
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In this episode:
- Register online to vote in the upcoming municipal elections
- Jeff Bezos thanks Amazon workers for making his space flight possible – Many of them are unimpressed
- The Eleksa CityBug is SA’s latest electric vehicle, priced at R200,000
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In this episode:
- Samsung's new folding smartphones could be more affordable
- The Hubble space telescope is back online
- Remgro raises R3.72 billion in equity, eyes Vumatel fibre expansion in SA
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In this episode:
- Samsung next Unpacked likely to arrive on 11 August
- Pegasus spyware found on dozen's of US journalists' phones
- Nintendo denies higher profit margins on the new Switch OLED console
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In this episode:
- Eutelsat and Aspen team up to streamline Mpumalanga vaccine drive
- Instagram is testing out a message reminding users that Facebook exists
- Xiaomi overtakes Apple to become the 2nd biggest smartphone maker in the world
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In this episode:
- FNB restricts overseas cryptocurrency trade with its credit cards
- On-demand delivery apps are facing increased pressure
- South African riots likely coordinated over social media apps like Whatsapp and Telegram
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In this episode:
- Julius Malema is briefly suspended from twitter
- Cuban government restricts citizens' social media access
- Several tech companies are affected by ongoing unrest in SA
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In this episode:
- Elon Musk has booked a ticket on one of Branson's Virgin Galactic
- Netherlands-based startup QuantWare plans to sell quantum processors
- Soon you’ll start up an Android game before it’s finished downloading
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In this episode:
- Exclusive TED Talks content is coming to Clubhouse
- Virgin Galactic is giving away two tickets on its next space flight
- Twitter appoints resident Grievance Officer in India
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In this episode:
- Google Pay launches a physical debit card
- Qualcomm has made a smartphone
- Apple and Epic Games will face off in an Australian court case
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In this episode:
- Best Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leaked renders yet
- Google Play Store faces 36 antitrust lawsuits in the US
- BMW is making the CE 04 electric scooter real
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In this episode:
- Tencent’s Midnight Patrol uses facial recognition to detect when kids are (illegally) gaming at night
- Gauteng government owed Microsoft R20.9 million, paid $20.9 million, lost R6.8 million
- India may revoke Twitter’s liability protection
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In this episode:
- Facebook is helping to lay fibre across 2,000km of the African continent
- REvil claims credit for Kaseya hack, demands $70 million ransom
- Moya Messenger launches payment portal called MoyaPayD
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In this episode:
- TikTok is putting its AI and algorithm on sale
- Massive ransomware attack hits hundreds of organisations in 17 different countries
- Dis-Chem launches 60-minute delivery service, Clicks lags behind
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In this episode:
- Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has turned up online earlier than expected
- Our platforms will be safer for women, says Google, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter
- Facebook is testing out a new prompt warning users that they may have seen extremist content
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In this episode:
- WhatsApp is beta-testing a ‘view once’ feature
- LG is launching its new QNED mini LED TVs at the world’s faces over the next few weeks
- Black and Decker enters the wearables space, launches personal emergency response devices for seniors
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In this episode:
- South Africa rethinking its crypto regulations
- SA insurance provider has been hit by a major data breach
- Zoom acquires Kites, for its multi-language transcription AI tech
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In this episode:
- Your personal information has helped turn Facebook into a $1 trillion company
- Vodacom launches its VodaPay ‘super app’ in SA, hopes to attract devs and businesses
- Lego reveals a recycled plastic brick prototype
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In this episode:
- China’s Zhurong rover has sent back its first video (and audio) from Mars
- Both SpaceX and Virgin Galactic see their respective space ambitions advance
- Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 leak in very official-looking renders
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In this episode:
- Western Digital has a huge malware oopsie on their hands, with many terabytes of data deleted
- Check out the Samsung Galaxy Fold 3, Galaxy Flip 3 in new image leak
- Windows 11 will include native support for Android apps
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In this episode:
- Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 4 renders, details leak ahead of MWC
- Earth 300 is a proposed nuclear-powered superyacht dedicated to science
- South African cryptocurrency exchange Africrypt ‘loses’ R51 billion worth of Bitcoin in ‘hack’, founders missing
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In this episode:
- Facebook is expanding Shops to WhatsApp
- Tide, thanks to a new NASA partnership, is developing space’s first laundry detergent
- SpaceX’s Starlink could offer global coverage by September
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In this episode:
- Facebook’s in-app VR ads test has lost Resolution Games, makers of Blaston
- Samsung is going big on its new smartwatch ecosystem at its 28 June MWC event
- SpaceX’s space tourists suit up in their spacesuits
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In this episode:
- The Hubble Space Telescope is offline while NASA tries turning it off and on again
- Twitter India’s head summoned by police for “provoking communal unrest”
- Google thinks Apple is on to something with their “Find My” network, so now they want one too
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In this episode:
- Spotify acquires Podz, a startup that uses AI to accelerate podcast discovery
- Smile: Canon installs biometric access at its China offices that only lets smiling staff inside
- Ukrainian police arrest members of a ransomware cybercriminal gang
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In this episode:
- China has successfully sent three astronauts to its new Tianhe space station
- Multichoice’s DStv doesn’t plan to collect TV licences
- Microsoft has leaky pipes, Windows 11 leaked ahead of official unveiling
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In this episode:
- JBS hackers REvil hit US nuclear weapons contractor
- “The last version of Windows” will officially be retired in 2025
- Jaguar Land Rover is working on a Defender that runs on a hydrogen
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In this episode:
- The final seat on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flight was sold this weekend for $28 million
- China’s Zhurong rover sends back a selfie from Mars
- VW’s price for autonomous driving is R120 an hour
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In this episode:
- Google is using AI to develop its next-gen AI chips
- Xiaomi’s new HyperCharge may be fast, but your battery pays a price
- Hackers nab EA’s FIFA 21 and Frostbite Engine source code
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In this episode:
- Businesses and households can now generate up to 100MW of power
- El Salvador becomes the first country to make bitcoin legal tender
- Multichoice gained over 1 million new subscribers in 2021
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In this episode:
- Load shedding is back until 22h00 this Sunday
- Google has a folding Pixel in the works, and may be ready to reveal it soon
- Google will stop charging search providers in Europe to be included in Android
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In this episode:
- Telkom Pay launches a virtual Mastercard for transacting via WhatsApp
- FNB to help its pensioner customers register for COVID vaccine
- The Nokia C10 and C20 budget phones land in SA from R1,500
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In this episode:
- Facebook will no longer give special treatment to politicians
- Digify Africa and Facebook to host Youth Digital Skills Forum
- Nigeria blocks Twitter after it deleted one of the president’s tweets
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In this episode:
- WhatsApp will soon work on up to four devices
- Google will make it harder for Android apps to track users who’ve opted out of personalised ads
- DStv is making heaps of money, despite increased competition
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In this episode:
- Microsoft’s new generation Windows launches this month
- Twitter opens verification again
- Like an Autobot, Huawei’s Harmony OS 2 is officially rolling out (to a whole bunch of devices)
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In this episode:
- Load shedding to last until late on Friday
- Samsung announces call-out repair service for smartphones in South Africa
- Donald Trump’s blog has closed
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In this episode:
- Samsung and AMD are teaming up to bring console-quality graphics to Exynos chips
- Eskom announces extended Stage 2 load shedding
- More ways to buy airtime through WhatsApp thanks to MTN and Ozow
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In this episode:
- Xiaomi reveals new HyperCharge tech that can fully charge a phone in 8 minutes
- SpaceX’s ocean spaceport Deimos is under construction, could go into use next year
- Instagram makes changes over Palestine censorship claims
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In this episode:
- Amazon plans to install ‘ZenBooth’ meditation rooms in its warehouses
- Bitcoin is looking at its worst month in 9 years
- NASA chooses Lockheed Martin, GM to create its autonomous Artemis lunar rover
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In this episode:
- Facebook ends ban on posts stating COVID-19 was ‘man-made’
- Facebook to penalise individual accounts that repeatedly share misinformation
- Snowflake extends the power of the data cloud by launching in South Africa
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In this episode:
- WhatsApp sues Indian government over surveillance regulations
- Google Photos’ unlimited storage terminates next week
- Amazon acquires MGM
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In this episode:
- Facebook denies snubbing SA’s parliament
- WhatsApp backtracks on limiting functionality
- China likely to institute a ban on bitcoin mining
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In this episode:
- Donald Trump’s blog has tanked
- President Cyril Ramaphosa is on linkedin
- Telkom’s mobile business continues to grow, and now has over 15 million subscribers
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In this episode:
- Facebook continues to recommend anti-vaccination groups
- Twitter re-opens verification to the public
- Microsoft and Bethesda plan to hold a joint conference at E3 2021
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In this episode:
- Eskom reports R4.95 billion’s worth of electricity stolen in 6 months
- Facebook won’t face South Africa’s parliament
- Phumzile Van Damme resigns from the DA
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In this episode:
- India puts WhatsApp on notice over privacy policy
- NASA has plans to build its Lunar Crater Radio Telescope on the far side of the moon
- LG announces its upcoming OLED and QNED miniLED TVs for South Africa
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In this episode:
- Samsung shows off foldable phone tech
- Apple Music will get lossless audio and Dolby Atmos support
- Parler returns to the app store with some, conditions
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In this episode:
- China’s Tianwen-1 probe has touched down on the red planet
- The Competition Commission plans to launch a probe into online markets
- Experts say the global microchip shortage could go on well into 2023
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In this episode:
- Qualcomm pulls out of this year’s Mobile World Congress
- Space X is planning a much more ambitious orbital test for it’s Starship rocket
- Stylish toaster maker Balmuda is cooking up a smart phone
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In this episode:
- Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin payments due to cryptocurrency’s environmental impact.
- Xiaomi is removed from US Blacklist
- TikTok may add an in-app shopping feature to its app soon
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In this episode:
- Pick n Pay owes shoppers R200 million in Smart Shopper points
- Tik Tok seems to be launching a job searching tool
- Facebook will face SA parliament this month
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In this episode:
- South African's can now register for the Covid-19 vaccine via Whatsapp, SMS and USSD
- Apple invests $45 million into Corning's Gorilla Glass
- Germany orders Facebook to stop collecting its citizens' data
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In this episode:
- Clubhouse launches its Android open beta
- Whatsapp backtracks on its ultimatum
- (To Facebook’s dismay) only 14% of iOS users opt in to ad tracking
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In this episode:
- Toshiba’s TVs have (re)entered the South African market
- Don’t use 2FA on your Google account yet? Google’s about to opt you in
- WhatsApp’s multi-device support is coming
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In this episode:
- New driver’s licenses are inbound
- Twitter fixes its cropping problem
- Signal and Facebook tussle over ads
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In this episode:
- South Africans can now make restaurant reservations using Google
- Sony’s last line of DSLRs have been discontinued
- Two more HTC VR headsets have leaked ahead of this month’s Vivecon
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In this episode:
- Telkom wants folks to report corruption using its handy new platform
- Twitter opens up Spaces hosting to anyone with over 600 followers
- iPhone 13 Pro line will have 120Hz displays, courtesy of Samsung
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In this episode:
- WhatsApp is testing a new review tool for voice messages
- Oppo’s Reno 6 reportedly set for a 22 May reveal
- Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 have both leaked ahead of announcement
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In this episode:
- Apple’s M1-powered iMac desktop starts at R26,000 in South Africa
- DStv adds YouTube to Explora Ultra
- Spotify updates Your Library with some neat features
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In this episode:
- iPhones a hit in China following Huawei’s drop in sales
- Telegram to launch video conference feature next month
- Facebook Marketplace now has over 1 billion users
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In this episode:
- Showmax is investing more in African content to compete with Netflix
- Sony sells 7.8 million PS5 units in under six months, but you’ll still struggle to find one
- Why you should update your iPhone to iOS 14.5
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In this episode:
- Uber will increase safety measures for drivers in SA in response to rising numbers of accidents
- WhatsApp updates disappearing messages feature, but it still kind of sucks
- Twitter experimenting with ‘Tip Jar’ and ‘Super Follow’ features
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In this episode:
- HMD Nokia is ditching charging blocks for its X20 smartphone
- Pay for goods through WhatsApp, thanks to Nedbank
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In this episode:
- Checkers Sixty60 adds live tracking feature in latest update
- Amazon is extending its palm-reading payment tech to more US stores
- Discord ends negotiation with Microsoft, turns down $10 billion offer
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In this episode:
- New, colourful iMac announced by Apple
- Apple announces its new M1-powered iPad Pro range
- Apple’s got a new, slicker Apple TV 4K
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In this episode:
- Send and receive money across borders with FNB and MoneyGram
- Fitbit launches Luxe, an all-new fashion-focused fitness band
- Google Chrome 90 is currently rolling out, brings with it several cool updates
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In this episode:
- South Africans over 60 can register on the online vaccine platform
- Microsoft quietly releases Edge browser for Android
- These Adidas shoes are made of mushroom leather
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In this episode:
- Supersonic’s plans to roll out Unlimited Air Fibre in SA
- Urbanista’s light-drinking Los Angeles cans are designed to keep you listening for longer
- Foschini launches a mobile app, because what is a mall again?
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In this episode:
- Ghana will be the home of Twitter’s first African office
- Samsung’s “most powerful” Galaxy device is coming to Unpacked on 23 April
- Can the Apple Watch detect COVID-19?
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In this episode:
- WhatsApp vulnerability can lock you out of your account
- Buy Samsung tech on credit with 0% interest, thanks to Standard Bank
- Siri may have just confirmed Apple’s Spring Event this month
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In this episode:
- Google is closing the doors on its Shopping app for iOS and Android
- Here’s what Spotify does with the data it generates from your voice commands
- New “Heads Up” feature on Android will remind you to look up from your phone while you walk
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In this episode:
- TikTok agrees to pay South African musicians royalties
- Facebook knows satire is sometimes subtle, so now it’ll point it out for you
- LinkedIn comes under fire as 500 million accounts are leaked online
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In this episode:
- The global semiconductor shortage may continue into 2022
- LG smartphones may be (almost) gone, but Android updates are promised for up to three years
- Facebook’s Clubhouse lookalike, Hotline, has arrived
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In this episode:
- Axxess will make its fibre speed upgrades permanent
- Google accidentally leaked its new Pixel Buds A in an email
- Fujifilm announces its new R1,400 Instax Mini 40, launches in SA on 21 April
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In this episode:
- Showmax now offering free content on its platform, without having to sign up
- Yahoo Answers, home to the internet’s dumbest questions, is shutting down
- Oppo is reportedly working on a portless smartphone
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In this episode:
- LG leaves the smartphone business for good
- Xiaomi confirms that it will invest $10 billion in EVs over ten years
- Details from 533m Facebook users leaked
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In this episode:
- LinkedIn is getting in on the Clubhouse clone trend
- Cheese grater iPhone patented by Apple
- SpaceX blows up its fourth Starship in a row, this one still in the air
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In this episode:
- Apple Pay now in South Africa for select banks
- Apple’s Independent Repair Provider program goes global — here’s how you can join it
- Sony is closing the PS3, PSP and Vita digital stores
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In this episode:
- iPhone shortage strikes SA
- Amazon facing lawsuit that alleges the company isn’t giving its workers meal breaks
- Didi Chuxing ride-hailing service launches in Cape Town following Gqeberha pilot
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In this episode:
- Spotify announces complete redesign of its desktop app
- Slack is thinking of introducing stories and it’s time to STOP
- That flashy concept mask Razer teased at CES? It’s actually being made
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In this episode:
- Openview will now broadcast new SABC channels
- DStv warns about scams, fake SMSes and false recruiting
- Vumatel ended up making R1 billion in the last six months of 2020
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In this episode:
- Yahoo! is back with a new subscription service that you probably won’t pay for
- Obtaining a PS5 might soon be even more difficult, thanks to the semiconductor shortage
- Apple’s mixed-reality headset could be a literal lightweight
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In this episode:
- Shoprite’s mobile network is almost here, here’s what it’ll cost you
- Apple sued for not including chargers in iPhone 12 boxes
- LG’s smartphone business in danger after it fails to find a buyer
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In this episode:
- Twitter is re-evaluating its rules for politicians
- Facebook demonstrates new wristbands that work with AR glasses
- WhatsApp drops support for iOS 9, here’s how to update
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In this episode:
- Netflix invests millions in South African content
- Rain wants to build 2,000 5G towers in South Africa
- iPad Pros may be launching in April
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In this episode:
- Samsung launches its new A-team: the Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72
- Shoprite’s also planning to launch its own SIM cards
- Google’s TikTok clone, YouTube Shorts, is now available in US
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In this episode:
- Dating app Tinder will soon be rolling out background checks to users in the US
- PayPal expands functionality into Africa thanks to Flutterwave
- Even Telegram is looking to copy Clubhouse
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In this episode:
- Load shedding app, EskomSePush has been removed from the app store
- Tymebank is launching overseas and creating its own credit card
- PharmaGo, an app that will deliver your meds and prescriptions, has just launched in South Africa
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In this episode:
- Netflix testing a feature designed to minimise password-sharing
- Google has fixed Chrome’s taxing memory usage on macOS, Android and Chrome
- This is how VW will recycle and recover up to 95% of old EV batteries
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In this episode:
- Vumatel will bring 10Gbps fibre into South African homes
- South African YouTubers will now pay US tax on a portion of their income
- PremiumFree TV, a new free-to-view satellite service, is launching in South Africa
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In this episode:
- Brace yourselves, loadshedding is back at Stage 2
- A popular iPhone app put thousands of recorded calls at risk thanks to a nasty bug
- Disney+ hits 100 million subscribers, still not in South Africa
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In this episode:
- Takealot competitor Everyshop’s online store is now live
- Check out Curve, Vodacom’s soon-to-be-launched Tile-like GPS tracker
- US taskforce to investigate Microsoft hack
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In this episode:
- Oppo dislodges Huawei to become the best-selling smartphone brand in China for the first time ever
- The SABC wants every household to pay a ‘TV tax’ of R265 a year — even if they don’t watch (or own) a TV
- Vumatel faces backlash for high fibre prices
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In this episode:
- A fingerprint-protected card being developed by Samsung and Mastercard
- ‘Open’ SuperSport channels for everyone on DStv next weekend
- Google plans to stop tracking your online activity in order to serve ads
In this episode:
- Standard Bank apologises for duplicate transactions
- WhatsApp may not share personal information, according to SA regulator
- Even Netflix has a TikTok clone now
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In this episode:
- Vodacom is gifting its customers front row tickets to Coming 2 America, plus 6 months of Amazon Prime Video
- The SABC may distribute its streaming service through Sentech
- WeThinkCode will open a campus in Durban
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In this episode:
- Toyota South Africa issues recall for 2007 Toyota Yaris vehicles
- New iPhone 13 details, plus a folding iPhone could turn up in 2023
- Better fill up those tanks, petrol prices are jumping again in March
- Turn your phone into a point of sale terminal, thanks to Visa
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