Author: Trent Meikle

Starting on 22 June this year, PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now are tying the knot, coming together to form one subscription. While still falling under the name of PS Plus, the new service will arrive in three tiers, namely; PS Plus Essential; PS Plus Extra, and PS Plus Deluxe. For over ten years, PS Plus has been a staple in the PlayStation community. The service offers subscribers free games every month, and the ability to play online with friends. Sony’s other subscription service, PlayStation Now, is less well known in South Africa. PS Now gives players access to a library…

Last year, Google announced that it would be adding a safety section to its Google Play Store. Now, witness the official rollout of the aptly named Google Play Data Safety Section. This will offer Android users transparency around how apps collect data and where it is sent. This will be done using new labels that present users with specific information about specific apps. The change comes after Apple announced its own version of the labels, which are named ‘nutrition labels’. The feature has already begun rolling out, though some apps may not have all the relevant information included yet. Since…

Cheaters in video games have increasingly been a problem over the past few years, especially within the competitive online scene. Devs try to keep up with these ‘players’ using anti-cheat methods that collect the cheater’s information while trying to make their experience less pleasant. Call of Duty: Vanguard has revealed a creative new anti-cheat method known as Cloaking. Guess what that does? If you said, “Makes players invisible to cheaters”, then well done. The update was announced two days ago through a blog post. It was developed by Ricochet, a team within Activision. If you’ve got any cheats turned on,…

Huawei has officially announced a new range of devices in South Africa, specifically targeted toward the business space. The lineup was unveiled by Huawei SA head Richard Yu at the company’s Business Product Launch Event. A wide range of devices is coming, from laptops and desktops to monitors and printers. Speaking at the event, Yu explained, “Our consumer-oriented products have drawn widespread acclaim over the past decade, due largely to their groundbreaking user experience. Huawei will incorporate this premium consumer experience into its business products, following three key principles: quality, intelligence, and reliability.” Smarter, not harder First up is the…

This past weekend saw the anniversary of the first-ever YouTube video, uploaded on 23 April 2005. Titled ‘Me at the zoo’, the video has gone on to garner over 228 million views since its debut. Posted by YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim, the video is about as low quality as it gets, both in terms of looks and effort. Of course, it gets a pass, since it helped build the foundation YouTube currently stands atop. If you’re curious to see the video, here it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQXAC9IVRw In honour of this insane achievement, we’ve compiled a list of the 15 most-watched videos…

Sonos is reportedly planning to release a new soundbar designed for those looking for quality audio on a budget. It currently has no official title but goes by the codename ‘Fury’. ‘Budget’ doesn’t normally come to mind when you think of Sonos. The projected price point for the soundbar of about R4,000 ($250) could mark a change for the brand. If these leaks are accurate, that is. An official launch is expected on 7 June. In the meantime, here’s what we know. Structurally sound Since Fury is yet to be announced, we have yet to see any official images. There…

Since turning up in SA, Vivo’s reach has grown at a rapid pace. The company hopes to keep its growth going by launching its first standalone service centre in Cape Town. Based in Canal Walk, the store is the first in the Western Cape to offer varied after-sale support for the brand. Its launch comes just two weeks after South Africa saw the company’s Y76 5G handset launched. It’s easy to see why Vivo felt the need to plant its feet deep in South Africa. According to Jeff Cao, CEO of Vivo South Africa, the company placed fifth in the…

Back in 2019, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) launched an all-new virtual certificate system to help students more easily check their qualifications. The idea behind the innovation was simple: Letting graduates access their certificates digitally and securely while simplifying sharing credentials with potential employers. When the system was implemented in 2019, UJ was the first institution in South Africa to offer digital certificates. But that was back in 2019. Now, UJ feels that another addition is in order. Why?  To further bolster the security of their graduates’ certificates. How? By implementing blockchain-based features for the current digital system. QRn’t going…

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the field of telemedicine has taken on the challenge of improving the way doctors can reach people. NASA has also been busy in the telemedicine space, always looking for fresh ways to keep their astronauts healthy when off-world. Telemedicine – for those who don’t know – is the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients with the help of telecommunications technology. And it seems all that hard work has paid off. Back in October 2021, NASA flight surgeon Dr. Josef Schmid, AEXA Aerospace CEO Fernando De La Pena Llaca, and their teams were “holoported” from Earth into…

After a short two-year break from hosting its physical event, the rAge expo returns this year. South Africans have come to expect a certain standard where the rAge Expo is concerned. For 2022 (in December this time, away from that… other… convention), the brand promises “… esports clashes, coding workshops, game jams, culture influencers, festive season retail specials, the exciting world of smart home technology, robotics and 4IR”. Hopefully, that’ll tickle your gaming fancy. If you’re looking to get in on the action, you’re in luck. Tickets are already on sale. rAge didn’t quit rAge will feature more than 100…