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South Africans can be forgiven for being confused by the release, and subsequent condemnation, of a broad-ranging policy document this week.

Do you hear that? It’s the sound of two brand new Ultimate Ears Boom 3 Bluetooth speakers calling to their new owners.

Brett Venter is the new editor of Stuff magazine, South Africa’s premier consumer technology publication.

Digital conflict and military action are increasingly intertwined, and civilian targets – private businesses and everyday internet users alike – are vulnerable in the digital crossfire. But there are forces at work trying to promote peace online.

This week, Facebook announced it’s rolling out its Facial Recognition settings to everyone. But there’s a catch. 

New technologies could enable a fairer distribution of resources to help cattle farmers adapt to these challenges. Virtual fencing is an example of this and could allow a system of land sharing that delivers sustainability and productivity.

Acer just announced a ‘cheaper’ successor to the Predator Thronos ahead of IFA 2019 and it’s called the Predator Thronos Air. 

If you ever find yourself looking forward to a holiday because you’ll be able to switch off your smartphone then perhaps you’re suffering from social media “technostress”. The constant stream of messages, updates and content that social media apps deliver right to our pockets can sometimes feel like a social overload, invading your personal space and obliging you to reply in order to maintain friendships.

Nintendo launched the Switch Lite console for the sole purpose of bringing some Switch love to people who cannot afford the full-spec Switch.

This week in light start: September is gearing up to be an absolute monstrous month for phone releases. This month we’ll see new iPhones, Huaweis, Folds and OSes.