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It might be a bit early for this seeing as the iPhone 14 series is still fairly new on most shelves, but since we already have an idea of what to expect from the iPhone 15, here’s what we’d likesee when we eventually upgrade to the iPhone 15 in 2023. Based on history, we’re expecting the iPhone 15 to roll out in September 2023. Our wish includes some of Stuff’s Team’s hopes and dreams. The list also comes from rumours doing the rounds about what’s heading our way in the coming year. Read More: Local pricing for the iPhone 14…

Cybercrime is on the rise. You need to keep your eyes peeled when surfing the net, especially during the festive season when your mind might be a bit more relaxed than usual. Crime on the internet can creep up on multiple platforms, taking the form of everything from simple interactions on your social media platforms to maliciously accessing your banking apps. Read More: Five things South Africa must do to combat cybercrime Here are five cybersecurity tips from tech conglomerates including cyber security expert company Kaspersky, digital communications conglomerate Cisco, search giant Google, and South Africa’s Department of Communications and…

Now that we’ve accepted that load shedding will be with us for the foreseeable future, South Africans have found ways to keep the fire going, their tech working and their meals warm as blackouts continue. Forget the loud heavy generator, South Africans are quickly turning to uninterruptible power sources (UPS), inverters, and wind and solar solutions to make sure their plans continue when Eskom suddenly switches the power off.  South Africans on social media platforms are sharing ideas and gathering resources to make sure Eskom’s problems become less of their problem as they enjoy some downtime this festive season. A…

Microsoft Windows Notepad, the simple text editor that we’re always grateful for (when we use it), but never really give a second thought to how much greater it could be, might be getting tabs on Windows 11. We occasionally dream of additional features for Notepad as we delete unnecessary code from text, or when simply writing quick notes that don’t require much editing, Some of those dreams might well come true. A leaked image from a tweet reveals an internal version of Windows 11 Notepad with at least two opened tabs. According to Windows Central, which spotted and first reported…

Have you ever imagined what Christmas feels like when you’re outside our beautiful Earth? Well, some folks don’t have to imagine that. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shared a video of astronauts celebrating Christmas Day in space. Spending Christmas in space has become a common occurrence for astronauts and cosmonauts as missions become more frequent and sometimes run over the holidays. “For the past 22 years, holidays spent aboard the International Space Station have become annual, if not entirely routine, events,” says NASA. Read More: Artemis: why it may be the last mission for Nasa astronauts This year,…

When most consider buying a laptop, they usually opt for either Apple’s macOS or Microsoft’s Windows. There may be more options to choose from, including laptops that ruin  Linux or  Google’s Chrome OS for portable laptops, but there are really only two choices. Unless you’ve got a compelling reason to run Linux on a portable machine or are so terminally online that Chrome OS makes sense — but in that case, you already know exactly what you’re after. Now that we’ve established that you’re not looking for a specialist machine, here’s what to consider when choosing the right laptop for…

Samsung sets the tone for high-end folding smartphones but Honor’s Magic Vs has opted for a similar book-style fold for its entry. Which, yes, looks similar to the South Korean giant’s device but that’s impossible to avoid. Unless you fold it diagonally or something. Nobody wants that. Stuff got a chance to check out Honor’s China-only (for now) Magic Vs handset and it’s a solid entry into the world of foldable smartphones. Will it make Samsung sweat? Sure, in a few places. If we can get it here at the same as overseas pricing, then in more than a few…

It’s the festive season and your kids now have plenty of time to spend with you. It’s all fun and games at first but, no matter how much you love your kids, you’ll eventually need a break. Here are some great apps to keep them busy so you can get some me-time. Great apps for pre-schoolers 1. Toca Nature Toca Nature combines design and nature. Your child will be able to build hills and gig channels for lakes and rivers. But it happens on a device, helping prevent dirty fingers and dirty laundry. Kids can plant trees with simple taps…

Need for Speed Unbound marks something of a return to form for the Need for Speed series. Lately, it’s been… kinda boring. This one might just have what it takes to drag your attention from the flashing lights and bells that is the Forza Horizon series, even though it’s not really anything like it. Criterion, of the excellent Burnout series, is at the helm for Need for Speed Unbound. They know their racing games, and it shows. The fresh new art style and the emphasis on customisation aside, this is one of the best-feeling Need for Speed games in some…

A moment that made history, Lionel Messi celebrating the FIFA 2022 World Cup, spiked to become the most-liked post on the social media platform Instagram in just a few days. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leo Messi (@leomessi) The footballer posted a slideshow of his pictures celebrating and holding the World Cup gold trophy just moments after Argentina’s victory against France during the final game in Qatar. That’s rather a Messi one This is another record for the legendary football star. The post had over 71 million likes in just three days. The previous…