Geek Culture

Captain Marvel rediscovers her past in the movie’s first trailer

When was the last time you saw non-pirate Nick Fury? Is Captain Marvel auditioning for the next Spider-Man movie? How on Earth is Captain…

Video: Hey Cape Town, it’s officially snowing on Table Mountain right now

Well, here’s something you don’t see often, let alone in September. On Wednesday morning, the Table Mountain Cableway on Instagram reported that snow had…

Watch: Typhoon Mangkhut wreaks havoc in Hong Kong

Last week, at least seven cyclonic storms were active in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. While all the news focused on Hurricane Florence which…

Cape Town’s the real star of Apple’s Watch Series 4 ad

Apple may have been trying to showcase its new Apple Watch Series 4, but its one filming location in particular glimpsed within its new…

People are already trolling Apple over the iPhone’s new names

Apple may as well have launched an iPhone XD, because the internet’s heaping the hilarious hot takes on the company’s new smartphone names. Leaked…

Donald Trump’s fist pump before 9/11 memorial has gone viral

A picture of US President Donald Trump fist-pumping supporters on his way to a 9/11 memorial in Pennsylvania has gone viral. Although a full…

11 songs from Eminem’s ‘Kamikaze’ hit Billboard Hot 100 chart

Practically every track bar two interludes on Eminem’s Kamikaze have charted on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. Released at the end of August…

‘South Africa’s dumbest criminals’ go viral, social media gets racist

Three Johannesburg men found viral fame when they attempted to break into a house while the homeowner stood filming them. The men are oblivious…

Netflix replaces star ratings with thumbs, because we’re simple creatures

I know the biggest issue I’ve ever faced while binging Black Mirror was extending my brain too far when considering if the episode in which a…

Cape Town’s Berg River Dam is now one giant puddle

I’m not sure how many more articles I can kick off with the words “Cape Town’s in the midst of a water crisis”, but…

The Matrix reboot is the nail in the coffin for original cinema

All around the world, there are young filmmakers trying to raise the minimum amount of money to make their films. They receive little to…

Netflix picks up Orson Welles’ last unfinished film

Citizen Kane director Orson Welles died before he could complete his swan song The Other Side of the Wind. The film — produced from 1970 to…

South Africa’s box office: Kong is King

Kong: Skull Island (review) has made itself known with bangs to the chest and a number one debut in South Africa’s box office this weekend. The…

Kong: Skull Island movie review: you won’t go bananas for it

Kong: Skull Island, the latest movie to feature the giant gorilla, sees a group of scientists driven to discover the untouched island of Primal Eden….

A Series of Unfortunate Events scores sorrowful season two

You’ve got to admire this franchise’s dedication to the aesthetic. Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events has announced its “frightening decision” to renew the show after a…

Last week in trailers: Wonder women and wheels

It’s South by Southwest time and the world of trailers is booming. It doesn’t matter if you like Charlize Theron, action or Charlize Theron…

Game of Thrones’ reduced final season will feature Ed Sheeran

David Benioff and Dan Weiss have been with HBO’s Game of Thrones since the beginning: they were the ones who convinced George R.R. Martin they could do…

Durban’s North Beach promenade lashed by huge-little waves

Visitors to Durban’s North Beach today likely got wet whether they wanted to or not. The usually-busy beachfront was this afternoon lashed by huge…

Kalushi movie review: an unapologetic tale of South Africa’s past and present

If Invictus is a film on one side of the political spectrum, Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu sits firmly on the other. Uncompromising…

#DStv2017 showcase: fewer repeats, but no option for self-selected channels

There is no doubt that TV is becoming more and more accessible online. Platforms like Netflix have offered users an efficient and affordable way to…

9 ridiculous Wikipedia lists to waste away the work day

For the last six years of my life, I have had teachers, lecturers and tutors drill into my brain: Wikipedia is not an acceptable…

Logan movie review: a tale of a broken man redeemed

Logan is the story of Wolverine post X-Men when the world no longer needs heroes and mutants are a thing of the past. This…

GoPro video lauds Namibia as ‘beautifully powerful’ surfing paradise

Stuck in the office again today? Wishing you could be hitting the surf instead? Don’t worry, GoPro is ready to rub it in with…

High End Devices Unlock Superior Mobile Experiences in South Africa

South Africa Sees 77% Surge in Demand for AI Skills

Samsung Launches the Galaxy A07 Built for Every Challenge

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

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

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel