Stuff news updates “Tech and Gadgets. Demystified”. Visit Stuff website here or see the feed summary below.
- Philips OneBlade to rule them all24The first time I shaved with my new Philips OneBlade, I should have cut myself three times. As I tilted the electric blade too steeply against my skin, I braced for the sting of the cut. But I escaped unharmed. This hardly seems like fitting material for a column, but… Read more »
- SearchGPT from OpenAI has arrived to take on GoogleConsidering that nobody has yet been able to successfully challenge Google’s Search dominance, our hopes aren’t all that high that OpenAI’s newly announced SearchGPT – a “temporary prototype” engine featuring access to information from “relevant sources” across the web, all in real-time — can take on Google just yet. “Designed… Read more »
- Showmax and QVWi partner up to release new streaming boxes and 4K TVsWe’re willing to bet Skyworth’s QVWi sub-brand isn’t even on your radar, let alone inside your home. Showmax on the other hand, MultiChoice’s home-grown streaming service, is a household name. The two have partnered up to release Showmax-branded 4K TVs and streaming boxes – a cheat code for the South… Read more »
- Social robot or digital avatar, users interact with this AI technology as if it’s realHumans are interacting more than ever with artificial intelligence (AI) – from the development of the first “social robots” (a robot with a physical body programmed to interact and engage with humans) like Kismet in the 1990s to smart speakers such as Amazon’s Alexa. But this technology is changing how humans relate… Read more »
- Deadpool & Wolverine review – Don’t think too hard, yeah?There’s no other way to say it, Deadpool & Wolverine is exactly what you’d expect from a team-up featuring the R-rated heroes in this new era for the MCU. It’s an excuse to get Ryan Reynolds’ and Hugh Jackman’s burgeoning bromance on the big screen for two hours and change. Go… Read more »
- Sony’s PSVR 2 gets another shot at greatness when Steam support launches next monthDid you purchase one of Sony’s PSVR 2 headsets back when it launched for the PlayStation 5? Didn’t think so, but if you’re a PC gamer it might be time to investigate Sony’s headset. We’ve known for some time that it’ll get Steam support in August this year but now… Read more »
- Google’s Play Store wants to be more than a store with massive updateWe’ve never been big fans of Google’s Play Store. It gets the job done, at least once you’ve gotten around the slew of sponsored apps that sit atop a simple search across the store. Google’s latest update might change our feelings with new features such as AI-powered review summaries and… Read more »
- If we want to settle on other planets, we’ll have to use genome editing to alter human DNAWhen considering human settlements on the Moon, Mars and further afield, much attention is given to the travel times, food and radiation risk. We’ll undoubtedly face a harsh environment in deep space and some thinkers have been pointing to genome editing as a way to ensure that humans can tolerate… Read more »
- Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G review – A wannabe wolf in cheap clothingOppo’s Reno handsets, now widely available in South Africa, tend to be decent performers for the price and the new Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G is no different. Right now you have a couple of choices when picking one up — a R750/m contract or you can buy it outright… Read more »
- The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro represents a new paradigm of high-performance laptopsThe HUAWEI MateBook X Pro has made its debut in South Africa, giving the local consumer a laptop that brings together innovative technology, aesthetic design, and a smart experience to ensure superior performance packed in a super sleek body. Slimmed down to 13.5mm, it represents a new standard in lightweight… Read more »
Daily Live is updated with the latest news
from Stuff find out how to keep this page updated.