Author: Trent Meikle

If Meta’s Threads app is where you go for your social media fix, you may want to think about changing that. Apparently, mimicking the essence of Twitter/X wasn’t enough for Meta, for the company is now introducing ads on Threads to “all eligible advertisers globally” with further plans to show them in “select markets at launch.”  Make way for the new Threads The change will doubtless come as a shock to anybody lacking a decent pair of eyes. Of course Meta was going to introduce ads into Threads at some point. Hell, it’s right in the name. That’s not to…

Sony may have jacked up the price of PS Plus, and now the PS5 console itself requires one sacrificial kidney before it’ll come home with you – all in the name of righting global economic chaos. But hey, the console’s uber-nostalgic retro themes have returned, this time for good! Just like the good ol’ days, AKA December You may have to tread carefully to avoid slipping in the snark, but the return of the PS5’s awesome nostalgic themes, which hit the console for a short period last year, is certainly welcome. It’s just that much harder to swallow when it comes…

We can’t think of much worse than receiving unsolicited images from someone named Richard with the exposure turned all the way up, other than, perhaps, receiving those same images on Google Messages. If you fall into the billion or so users who supposedly use Google Messages regularly, the company is making good on its promise to automatically detect any unsavoury Rich-pics headed your way, and blur them. not hotdog? Hey, maybe that’s your thing. But for the rest, anything that’ll help avoid the horrors an unknown number presents is welcome. The Sensitive Content Warnings feature, rolling out to beta users, is…

It’s been a little over a week since Samsung indefinitely halted the rollout of the One UI 7 update for Galaxy S24 and Fold/Flip 6 owners, with one leaker citing at least one “serious bug” for the delay. It appears as though the South Korean outfit has squashed the bug, allowing the update to rollout everywhere as intended. One (UI 7) for the books Judging by several posts across both the r/S24Ultra and r/GalaxyS24 subreddits, users spanning South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Mauritius, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and plenty of others are now receiving the stable One UI 7 update…

We never thought we’d be saying this about something from under Bethesda’s umbrella, but Nintendo and Sony, take notes. Yesterday, the Skyrim-maker announced – and then released – The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, only days after the game ‘leaked’ online. And yes, the original sin, the microtransaction that started it all, has returned. Don’t worry. It’s all a part of the base game, no additional purchase required. Riding into Oblivion (in style) https://youtu.be/wFJ3PZuAjK4 Unless, of course, you’re looking to drop an extra $20 for some new horse armour. No, seriously. Bethesda, likely grinning from ear to ear when it dreamed…

It’s about time that time of the week – time for another round of petrol and diesel price predictions, courtesy of the Central Energy Fund (CEF). With a little over two weeks left before the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) officially adjusts the fuel pumps locally, it’s safe to assume that everybody in SA has a fuel price cut to look forward to this May. Good news for South African drivers We should, however, remind you that the CEF’s predictions are just that – predictions. The CEF, a state-owned energy company, tracks the necessary economic factors that typically…

You may know Duolingo as an overbearing language teacher who (hoo?) may or may not have your family locked in a basement somewhere, depending on how well tomorrow’s Spanish lesson goes. In recent years, Duolingo has broadened its teachings, inviting newbies to learn maths, music, and cooking. Now it’s getting into chess. Checkmate, pal Or rather, teaching chess. Duolingo is introducing a fully-fledged chess course, suitable for complete novices who might need help learning how the knight moves, to more advanced players looking to refine their skills. Once you’ve got the basics down and a couple of puzzles under your belt, learners…

The first season of HBO’s The Last of Us is one of those rare exceptions to the rule that all videogame adaptations… suck. Credit where it’s due. Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic IP didn’t need much coaxing out of its shell to the small screen. All it was missing was a stellar cast and the guidance of Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) to make it happen. In the not-too-distant future, not unlike our own, The Last of Us tells the story of a world in the throes of a global pandemic, the spores of which immediately turn its victims into flesh-eating zombies (or something like that). Viewers…

The TV, once a humble cornerstone of your home, will now keep a trained eye on your habits, emotions, and personal beliefs – all to serve ads that are more personalised. That’s only if you own an LG TV, however, which recently partnered with Zenapse to build that very functionality right into its webOS TV software using AI. The eye of LG Zenapse is a self-described marketing platform powered by what it calls “AI-powered emotional intelligence.” Specifically, it aims to use its proprietary Large Emotion Model (LEM) (what are these words?) to turn LG’s adware department into a proper powerhouse.…

To celebrate the extra-long weekend and minimise the stress a weekend getaway can bring, FNB has introduced new ways for eBucks customers to interact with and spend their saved-up points. Whether it’s this weekend or another, certain customers can now book local accommodation and even their travel through the FNB app. Better yet, FNB will allow the customers to spend all or some of their eBucks points to help cover the cost. This new feature set is available to Aspire, Premier, Private Clients, Private Wealth, and RMB Private Bank customers, including Gold, Platinum, Enterprise RMB Business, Healthcare, and Private Business…