The U.S. government’s decision to ban TikTok, the immensely popular short-form video app owned by China’s ByteDance, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry,…
We’re in the ‘McDonalds Drive-Thru’ model of the information age
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RIM CEO abruptly stops BBC interview citing ‘national security issue’
“Alright, so it’s over, [the] interview’s over. Please, you can’t use that Rory, it’s just not fair… We’ve dealt with this, this is a…
Will your digital footprint leave behind a legacy?
I remember riding my bicycle to my friend’s house. In the summer after school, we’d jump off his house’s roof into the pool. The…
Engadget will never be quite the same again
When I was about 18-years-old, I thought the Smashing Pumpkins was the best band in the whole world. Prompted by their breakup, I remember…
The effect of the tsunami on Japan’s tech industry
Japan is still assessing the scale of Friday’s devastating tsunami, but in many parts of the country production has ground to a halt, and…
Android phones that will enhance your love life
In August of 2010, OkCupid.com released some vital industry statistics: iPhone users were having more sex than users of any other smartphone brand. BlackBerry…
Angry Birds for BlackBerry. Sort of.
If you’ve been craving Angry Birds action on your BlackBerry, may we present erm… Angry Farm, a naming portmanteau made up of two of…
Comparative pricing study: How do you like them Apples?
Admission to the cult of Mac doesn’t come cheap, and if you’re a South African Apple product owner, you’ve paid more for that right…
BlackBerry vs iPhone? A tale of two smartphones
In November of last year, my phone contract was up for renewal and I got an… oh, to hell with it! Yes, I got…
Red Bull Mobile launches with a promise of ‘great content and events’
I’m currently on my fourth or fifth Red Bull, I’m not entirely sure, but more importantly, at a spectacular event in Johannesburg on Tuesday…
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