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Microsoft’s Windows 1.0 teaser was all for a Stranger Things 3 app

Last week Microsoft confused its followers on social media when it seemingly went back to 1985 and announced the upcoming release of Windows 1.0….

Stranger Things 3 was watched by 40m accounts in its first four days

Stranger Things 3, which hit Netflix just under a week ago, has already racked up over 40 million views according to the streaming service….

Mulan’s first teaser trailer inspires some fans, annoys others

Another day, another live-action Disney remake that’s got Twitter talking. This time the first teaser trailer for Mulan got fans emotional over what looks…

11 thoughts I had while watching Stranger Things 3

When the third season of Stranger Things hit Netflix last Thursday, the last thing I expected was a hours-long wild ride with my own…

Disney fans claim they lost ‘natural’ redhead icon with Ariel casting

News of Disney casting Halle Bailey as Ariel for its live-action remake of The Little Mermaid continued to trend throughout Thursday and Friday morning…

Disney casts Halle Bailey as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Twitter freaks out

It seems Disney is not done remaking every single 90s animated movie from its past. A report by Variety on Wednesday revealed that the…

Catch up on Stranger Things season 1 and 2 ahead of 3’s debut tomorrow

Stranger Things‘ third season makes it bow on Netflix tomorrow, nearly two years after the second season made its debut. But if you’re like…

SA’s box office: Fifty Shades Freed comes first

Happy Valentine’s Day, South Africa, and congrats on never being afraid to get your (missionary) freak on. This weekend, Fifty Shades Freed, the last of…

5 films on Netflix to watch alone this Valentine’s Day

It’s the season of love, and for some that means flowers and chocolates and romantic declarations. For others it means avoiding the shops at…

Last week in trailers: Solo, Venom, Deadpool & more

Need a gift for your significant other this Valentine’s Day? Why not show them one of these week-old trailers? They’ll say: “Why did you…

Netflix’s Queer Eye is soothing for the soul

After an exhausting week filled with long days and short showers, I fell into my couch, ready to glue my eyes to any TV…

A list of Quincy Jones’ recent name drops

Music industry legend Quincy Jones has been making waves this week following the release of two interviews that showcase his extraordinary life. From partying…

The Disaster Artist is a feature-length trailer for so-bad-it’s-good film The Room

In 2003, Tommy Wiseau released a film now widely understood as the worst film ever made. The Room, which Wiseau wrote, directed, produced, and…

Selfie Kid: Superbowl 52 births February’s first wholesome meme

Many South Africans may not think of American Football as a valid sport (I mean, we have rugby after all), but we most certainly…

SA’s box office: Inxeba (The Wound) opens in sixth despite protests

The South African film on everyone’s lips, Inxeba (The Wound), has opened in an impressive sixth spot on the box office charts despite being subject…

Last week in trailers: Mission: Impossible, Avengers TV spot, and more

Yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday — and while that means nothing to 99.9% of South Africans, what it does mean is that the entertainment industry blessed…

And the SAFTA nominees are…

The South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) has announced its (very, very) long list of nominees, so buckle up, because here they are….

Video of man watering goose on Clifton Beach goes viral

Cape Town’s humans are eagerly seeking new, reliable water sources, but what of its animals? A video published to Facebook this week tells a…

South African talent litters Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther soundtrack

Last night, Kendrick Lamar dropped the track list for the curated Black Panther soundtrack he produced and South Africans couldn’t be more excited. Black Panther The…

MultiChoice drops ANN7 amid Icasa investigation

MultiChoice announced today that it will not be renewing the contract of the 24-hour news channel ANN7. The contract expires in August. CEO Calvo Mawela said…

Social data suggests the 2018 Grammy Awards may have got it wrong

To say not everyone is happy about the winners at the 2018 Grammy Awards would be an understatement. In fact, based on commentary from…

SA’s box office: Maze Runner fells Jumanji

The final film in the Maze Runner trilogy has ousted Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle from its four-week reign at the top. The Dylan O’Brien-led The Death Cure has proved a…

Last week in trailers: John Boyega, Nicolas Cage, and Andre the Giant walk into a bar

Every year, advertisers spend millions of dollars to premiere their content during the US’s ultra-popular Super Bowl. The massive event, scheduled for 4 February,…

Xiaomi’s “Screens for Change” Powers Township Esports With Purpose and Mandela’s Legacy

Jumia Taps Mirakl Ads to Supercharge Retail Media Across Its African Marketplace

SAVCA 2025 Industry Awards Spotlight Africa’s Most Ambitious Private Capital-Backed Innovators

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

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

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves