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New Netflix with ads-plan may block downloads

Neflix Inc has announced it will launch an ad-supported tier in order to cater different price plans for its users, but there’s a catch….

Why Podcast’s and chill make dollars, Rands, and sense

Podcasting is fast becoming the preferred medium for consuming content. Podcast, a word coined from the terms iPod and broadcast is fast becoming the…

God of War Ragnarök expected to take over holiday season

Action-adventure-packed video game God of War is almost here, scheduled to be released in November 2022 coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. From…

WATCH: MultiVersus season 1 game fights back after delay

Free-to-play platform game, MultiVersus has announced that Season 1 of the offering will begin on August 15 after preliminary reports indicated that the game…

Disney Plus expected price hikes

Disney+ (plus) streaming service subscribers in South Africa should brace themselves for a possible price hike in the coming months. Walt Disney, has announced…

Thor: Love and Thunder tickets now on sale in SA: How to get yours

Disney Africa has announced that advance tickets are now on sale for Marvel’s upcoming film ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’. The film is set for…

Disney+ offers discounted subscription ahead of SA launch

Ahead of its launch in May, Disney is offering a discounted annual subscription for those interested in its streaming platform Disney+. However, it comes…

SA documentary My Octopus Teacher scoops up BAFTA for Best Documentary

Local Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher claimed top honours at this year’s BAFTA film awards. The 74th annual ceremony took place in London on…

Google calendar tracks COVID-19 lockdown hobby trends

Google has created a calendar where users can track what hobbies or activities were trending during lockdown in 2020. Google unveiled the platform on…

The Coolest OG’s: SA game show to see elderly contestants compete for R100 000

A new local TV game show called The Coolest OG’s will see elderly people show off their skills for R100 000. The show was…

Tips and tricks: How to save money on your streaming bill

We live in a streaming world where your favourite movies and TV shows can be watched from the comfort of your couch. And there…

Skemerdans: Cape Flats neo-noir murder mystery gets first trailer

The first trailer for Showmax Original Skemerdans has been released, giving audiences a peek at the South African series that follows a neo-noir mystery…

Godzilla vs Kong review: A fun monster showdown with familiar weaknesses

Leading up to the release of Godzilla vs Kong, I got into a ‘twar’ over which movie monster would prove victorious. My money was on…

Netflix partners with SA Tourism to promote country

Netflix has partnered with SA Tourism to showcase South African locations and stories in future projects. The two organisations announced the agreement on 29…

Ghost of Tsushima movie in the works with John Wick director

Sony is producing a movie adaptation of the samurai adventure game, Ghost of Tsushima. Sucker Punch Productions made the announcement on 25 March. It…

Spotify updates desktop app and web player

Spotify has refreshed its desktop app and web player to make it more user-friendly and easier to stream music. Spotify announced the changes on…

Ever Given and Suez Canal crisis become 2021’s latest meme fodder

Because it’s 2021, there’s a massive nautical traffic jam in the Suez Canal caused by one of the world’s largest cargo ships, the Ever…

Asus launches VivoTalent creative competition with R100k prize

South African creatives have a chance to win R100 000 and other prizes in the Asus VivoTalent competition. The laptop maker announced the competition…

South African foundation partners with Netflix to fund local films

The South African National Film and Video Foundation has partnered with Netflix to create a R28-million fund for local filmmakers to create new films….

Dead Places: Netflix to release paranormal series set in South Africa

Netflix has announced that it will release a new paranormal series set in South Africa, called Dead Places, in April. Dead Places will debut…

Western Cape promoted as filming destination at international festival

The Western Cape tourism agency Wesgro is on a mission to show off the province as a global filming destination. The agency’s Film and…

Q&A: SA director Jaco Bouwer on ecological horror in new film ‘Gaia’

Mother Nature can be terrifying when she wants to be, as she is depicted in the new South Africa film, Gaia. The new local…

Facebook launches paid online events in SA

In a world where many events are now held virtually, Facebook has launched its Paid Online Events tool in South Africa. Launched on 11…

Acer’s New Nitro AI Gaming Gear Is Here—But Is It Worth It for South Africans?

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV

L2 charging and the power of dwell time

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