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Tokyo 2020 drone show dazzles Image: Olympics The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games kicked off on Friday last week and as is tradition with the opening ceremony, we were treated to a dazzling display. This year, towards the end of the ceremony, we saw a fleet of over 1,800 drones take to the sky where they collectively

Richard Branson goes to space At the tender age of 70, British billionaire Richard Branson went on his longest journey yet -- to the stars. This weekend, the Virgin Galactic space plane carried a full cabin of humans out of Earth’s orbit for the first time. It was also Branson’s first time outside the safe

The iPhone 13 may feature a larger wireless charging coil We don’t frequently see the rumour mill spill out as many iPhone rumours so early on, but new reports may give us even more insight into Apple’s upcoming devices. Last week we reported that the iPhone 13 may see an impressive camera upgrade, now they

The iPhone 13 Pro will feature ultra-wide-angle autofocus capability There’s no denying Apple’s continuous investment in some of the best mobile camera tech out there. The iPhone 12 Pro range introduced LiDAR capability -- next up, probably, is increased autofocus capacity in ultra-wide-angle mode.  According to recent reports, Apple is planning an upgrade for its

Vigilante is the new malware on the block, targets those who pirate software It's usually the case that malware, no matter where you encounter it, has no redeeming qualities at all. Not so with a recently-discovered variant, dubbed Vigilante by the folks over at Sophos. As the name suggests, it's got its eye on more

Samsung’s next OLED device will track your health In today’s segment of ‘things sci-fi movies inspired’, Samsung’s working on a flexible OLED display that’ll work as a skin patch which, in turn, will work as a fitness tracker. This flexible display technology is called “stretchable electronic skin.” The device was developed by researchers at the

Apple teases big update to Apple Music This weekend, reports emerged that Apple may be planning a special announcement event for Apple Music. Users started noticing banners displaying the tagline: "Get Ready – Music is About to Change Forever." Of course, this comes at a time where rumours about the third generation of Apple AirPods

Disney’s Project Kiwi working on robotic Baby Groot When they say robots are coming for our jobs, they’re not joking. Especially if ‘they’ is Disney, in this case, and ‘our’ is the people in Disney princess outfits. The company’s Project Kiwi is reportedly working on robotic life-sized versions of our favourite Disney characters, including Guardians

Selling fluorescent bulbs may be banned in South Africa A change in the regulations in South African light bulbs is currently being undertaken, with the aim of improving general safety and energy efficiency of lighting around the country. The new specifications that determine what may be sold in the country will more or less ban

Rumour has it DJI could drop a new drone this week Image: OsitaLV DJI, the folks behind the most popular drones to grace the consumer marketplace, may have a new creation seeing the light of day very soon. The company is expected to reveal a new iteration of the Mavic Air 2, which is reportedly