Video

Watch: SA sci-fi short ‘Apocalypse Now Now’ evokes District 9, Harry Potter

A short film directed by South African director Michael Matthews has won the prestigious Short of the Week — and it’s got some tongues wagging….

Aiden the Zoologist is the best 8-year-old on YouTube

Do you know that ants with big heads are soldiers and that smaller ants are voyagers? Eight-year-old Aiden the Zoologist does, and he’s ready…

Watch them all: the big winners at the 2017 Golden Trailer Awards

If you’re into film and TV but don’t have the time to sit down and watch as much as you would like, then you,…

Facebook will pay up to $250k for original content from Buzzfeed and Vox

Facebook has signed a deal with entertainment creators Vox Media, BuzzFeed, ATTN, Group Nine Media and others to create original video content for the platform,…

Apple showcases Table Mountain, Muizenberg in iPhone 7 tutorial videos

As smartphones become more complicated, manufacturers are finding novel ways to educate their consumers. Apple’s new video campaign does just that, shedding light on…

Theewaterskloof Dam is now just 15% full, vlog captures its sickly shape

Like Lion’s Head at sunset or Camps Bay on a Saturday, Cape Town’s largest dam, the Theewaterskloof, is seemingly the new hottest spot in…

Ellen DeGeneres, Katy Perry and other stars debuting free YouTube shows

YouTube, seemingly reinvigorated by its website’s visual refresh and the ridiculous advertising potential of its platform, has announced a slew of “exclusive” shows with…

Feast your eyes on the first teaser trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

After the critical success of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, it’s time for the next big screen Rebels vs. The Empire cinematic….

Think you have mad Snapchat skills? Check out this stop-motion video

This is pretty damn cool. Snapchat user Joe Penna, who calls himself MysteryGuitarMan! on YouTube, has created an 85-second stop motion film which may…

This awesomely cheesy video shows why you should build indie games in Cape Town

There are many reasons to live in Cape Town, from long-warm summers to world-class food and an amazing mix of oceans and mountains. But…

John Oliver explains the FBI Apple encryption debacle (video)

John Oliver’s take downs are the stuff TV legends are made of. They work, largely, because they are driven by facts. This week saw…

Glimpse Spider-Man in the latest Captain America: Civil War trailer

At long last we get to see Spider-Man in Marvel’s upcoming Captain America: Civil War. His appearance may be little more than a tease,…

Sacha Baron Cohen previews new movie, Apple product launch style

Sacha Baron Cohen knows how to troll. Even his movies can be viewed as one long troll. At the Oscars, for example, he was…

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot is now totally bully-proof

For now, a big part of robotics hinges on human engineering. But what happens when a robot proverbially grows its own brain and acts…

This sign language interpreter had the best time during #SONA2016

While many South Africans were left depressed by Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday night, there was at least one…

Donald Trump’s Friends Day video will move you in unexpected ways

Thursday this week marked Facebook’s 12th birthday and its first inaugural Friends Day. People around the world got the chance to reminisce about some…

You can now play a 360 degree game on YouTube

It looks as if 360 degree videos could be one of the big trends of 2016. Spurred by the consumerisation of virtual reality, these…

Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell’s awkward holiday video features Toto, is better than your’s

So you’re one of comedy’s power couples. How do you make sure you’ll never forget your final vacation before having kids? Well, if you’re…

This SA-filmed VR sci-fi short is worth a watch

If you’ve got a dedicated VR device or Google Cardboard on hand, then you might want to take a look at this sci-fi short,…

Meet Penny Sparrow’s ‘wonderful, thoughtful’ black friends

It’s fair to say that there’s been more than a little anger and vitriol on South African social media over the past couple of…

Falcon 9 successfully makes a vertical landing

The SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully made a vertical landing at Capt Canaveral, Florida on Monday. The craft made its return 10 minutes after launch….

Are you an Instagram husband? This video shows there’s hope

Has it been months since you ate a meal at the temperature it was served at? Do you know the perfect filter for that…

Watch the new ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ trailer and you can skip the film

Okay, the headline for this story might be something of an exaggeration, but there’s no getting around the fact that the new trailer for…

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

Transforming Healthcare in Africa with Technology

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain