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Google's FaceTime rival, Duo, begins rollout today

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 16 August 2016

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First showcased at Google I/O earlier this year, Duo begins global rollout to Android and iOS devices over the next few days. FULL STORY >


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Samsung postpones local release date of Galaxy Note 7 to 23 September

By Staff Writer 15 August 2016

Previously expected in SA from 2 September, Samsung South Africa says the Galaxy Note 7 will now arrive locally on 23 September. Pre-orders will start from 9 September. FULL STORY >

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MIT Media Lab showcases DuoSkin temporary flash tattoos

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 15 August 2016

Modelled after the flash tattoos favoured by many festival goers, these versions from MIT's Media Lab allow its wearers to control digital devices. FULL STORY >

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Volume One soundtrack for Stranger Things lands on iTunes

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 15 August 2016

Answering fan's calls, the Netflix series gets its first volume soundtrack featuring the original score. Set for physical release 16 September, with second volume arriving soon. FULL STORY >

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Samsung uses IBM's TrueNorth for hand gesture recognition demo

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 15 August 2016

A processor designed by IBM to work like a human brain, Samsung recently used TrueNorth for its own hand gesture recognition system. FULL STORY >

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SA Comic Book artist, Sean Izaakse, drawing for Marvel

By Staff Writer 15 August 2016

One does not simply start drawing comics for DC or Marvel. It’s an honour bestowed on the best of the best, which now also belongs to a South African comic book artist. Sean Izaakse is drawing Marvel’s Thunderbolts #6 and #7, coming out... FULL STORY >

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Farming Simulator 17 releases new Gamescom trailer

By Staff Writer 12 August 2016

Put on your khaki’s and get the combine harvester started, we’re going farming. Well, at least digitally as the latest trailer for Farming Simulator 17 gets pulled into view. FULL STORY >

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VR Gaming Arcade coming to Cape Town

By Staff Writer 12 August 2016

Good news for virtual reality gaming fans in Cape Town as VRCade has launched a virtual reality arcade in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. FULL STORY >

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New Wilson smart American football shows way forward for rugby balls

By Staff Writer 12 August 2016

There’s an interesting development on the American Football side, with sporting goods manufacturer Wilson adding digital capabilities to the ball itself. FULL STORY >

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Microsoft acquires interactive live streaming service Beam

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 August 2016

Microsoft's Xbox Team has just penned a deal for the acquisition of Beam, a live streaming platform that allows viewers to control what happens. FULL STORY >

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Hello Games says patch to address No Man's Sky issues is on the way

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 August 2016

Despite proving massively popular in its first week of release, No Man's Sky still has a few issues. To that end, a patch is being prepared as we speak. FULL STORY >

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Facebook planning to rollout code to counteract Adblock Plus

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 August 2016

After Adblock Plus rolled out its code earlier in the week, Facebook has its own solution to counteract it ready and waiting. FULL STORY >

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Darth Vader makes his presence known in new Rogue One trailer

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 August 2016

Need another reason to get excited about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? Lord Vader just appeared in the film's latest trailer. FULL STORY >

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Humble Bundle goes all Dark Horse

By Thomas McKinnon 12 August 2016

One of our favourite comic book publishers, Dark Horse, is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, and what a better way to do so by providing an awesome Humble Bundle. FULL STORY >

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Tension building teaser released for alien movie Arrival

By Staff Writer 11 August 2016

After Christopher Nolan’s tension building teaser for Dunkirk, comes another for Arrival, a new alien movie starring Amy Adams (Man of Steel) and Jeremy Renner (The Avengers). FULL STORY >

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The end looms in Resident Evil - The Final Chapter

By Staff Writer 11 August 2016

The end of the Resident Evil series is imminent, with the first trailer for Resident Evil: The Final Chapter having been released. FULL STORY >

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