Geek Culture

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…

Cardi B hurls shoes at Nicki Minaj during New York Fashion Week party

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B reportedly traded blows at a party during New York Fashion Week. The rappers, who have enjoyed an ongoing mutual…

Hozier releases new music after four-year break

Hozier, who brought us “Take Me To Church”, is back with another EP, his first in four years in fact. Released on Thursday, Nina…

Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel stars on Entertainment Weekly cover

Entertainment Weekly has exclusively revealed the first images of Brie Larson as Captain Marvel in the upcoming eponymous flick. Many expected a teaser trailer…

What’s on Netflix and Showmax this September?

We know. Finding something to watch on streaming services is a nightmare. The likes of Netflix and Showmax give users a wealth of choices,…

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…

South Africa’s box office: Logan dominates Fifty Shades Darker

Fifty Shades Darker is finally out of stamina and has been ousted from its three week-long stint on top, proving unable to compete with the sexiness…

Last week in trailers: The Guardians of the Galaxy and Deadpool’s butt

If last week was a drought of trailers, this week was Cyclone Dineo. Major franchises have reminded us of their existence in the past seven…

Big Little Lies S01E02 review: The sexy, violent juggling act

This week on Big Little Lies saw an unhealthy amount of toxic sexuality and very little plot. But its real issue stems from the…

Hollywood under threat of another writers’ strike

The final seasons of Lost scarred us all. Never before had a generation felt the build-up of hope and excitement for a new TV show that…

YouTube is bringing live TV channels to all devices

YouTube announced yesterday that its live TV service, set to take on cable, was officially a-go. “It’s live TV designed for the YouTube generation —…

5 Netflix exclusives coming to South Africa this March

With March comes the inevitable “can you believe it’s March already?” small talk, and sometimes it’s best just to avoid social interactions all together….

Watch HBO’s Big Little Lies and Crashing online for free

DStv is doing everyone with an internet connection a favour this month. While its subscription fees are jumping come April 2017, the broadcaster is…

Big Little Lies S01E01 review: a formulaic feminist fandango

On the surface, Big Little Lies seems like just another series dragging us through an entire season of “someone is dead, figure it out.”…

3 other times the wrong winners have been announced on TV

Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty may have made news for reading out the wrong film for best picture last night at the Oscars, but…

Oscars 2017 round-up: They announced the wrong best picture

What a time to be alive. The 2017 Academy Awards gave and took as it saw fit in a ceremony that will be remembered…

South Africa’s Tourism Comeback Accelerates as Arrivals Surge Past Pre Pandemic Levels

JSE Expands Its SME Rise Capital Matching Roadshow to Gauteng and Limpopo as Demand for Funding Surges

MTN Expands Black Friday Into Black FriYAY With Bigger Deals and Added Value Across SA

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

Black Friday – The Tech Deals South Africans Are Actually Hunting For

South Africa’s Black Friday Spend Is Set to Break Records Again and Ecentric’s Dashboard Shows It in Real Time

Sony’s ULT POWER SOUND Range Lands in South Africa With a Bass-Heavy Lineup Built for Local Music Lovers

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel