Trading in crypto is more affordable and easier than you think
Bitcoin continues to revolutionise the global financial system by enabling secure, decentralised transactions. Learn how this digital currency is shaping the future of finance.
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‘Monster Hunter: Secret Lair’ officially revealed: Full set details and release date
Wizards of the Coast has confirmed the ‘Monster Hunter: Secret Lair ‘Superdrop, ending a week of speculation following teasers and data mined leaks.
Technology
Cloudflare restores services after major global outage affecting top websites
Cloudflare, which handles about a fifth of the world’s web traffic, has restored services after a global outage that briefly took sites like X, ChatGPT and Spotify offline.
Gaming
The Game Awards 2025: Nominees, ceremony date, how to watch live in South Africa
The Game Awards 2025 nominees are out, showcasing major AAA contenders alongside standout indie titles.
Technology
South Africa starved of satellite internet as Vodacom announces Starlink partnership
Vodacom Group has signed a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink to expand broadband access across Africa, but South Africa remains excluded from the rollout due to unresolved regulatory hurdles.
Gaming
PlayStation Plus in November 2025: New games available for free download
PlayStation Plus members can download ‘Stray’, ‘EA Sports WRC 24’, and ‘otally Accurate Battle Simulator’ for free this November.
Technology
AWS reportedly down – again: Here’s everything we know
Reports of an AWS outage resurfaced on Wednesday, with users claiming widespread disruptions across major platforms, though Amazon insists its systems are operating normally.
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NEO home robot: The world’s first humanoid helper and when it’ll be available in South Africa
The California-based tech company 1X has launched the NEO home robot, which it calls the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid assistant capable of learning household chores and adapting to its owner’s lifestyle.
Gaming
‘Battlefield 6’ battle royale event: What to expect, how to play for free
The Battlefield 6 franchise has made a major comeback with its first season of content, introducing a new free-to-play battle royale mode called Redsec, launching this week.
Technology
3I/ATLAS: Comet the size of Manhattan has scientists concerned – Here’s why
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will soon reach its closest point to the Sun, and NASA says this encounter will alter the Manhattan-sized object in several ways as it continues its journey through our solar system.
International
Cody ‘Beef’ Franke dies aged 31: Here’s what we know about the cause of death
Cody Franke, known to fans as “Beef” and a beloved member of Barstool Sports, has died suddenly at the age of 31.
Technology
More than 183 million credentials, including Gmail passwords, found in massive data dump
A new cyber report has confirmed that over 183 million accounts — including Gmail passwords — were leaked in one of the largest data breaches recorded this year.
Lifestyle
Changan launches in South Africa: What you must know about the latest Chinese SUV competitor
Changan has officially launched in South Africa with a grand event at Sun City, unveiling its range of SUVs, sedans and electric vehicles designed to challenge established players like Toyota, Ford and GWM.
Movies
New movies coming to cinemas this week: 20 – 24 October 2025
A slew of new movies is showing this week in South Africa (20–24 Oct 2025) — here’s what opens on Friday, where to watch it, and the current Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro rewards/deals.
Technology
You can now live stream Formula 1 on Apple TV but there’s a caveat for SA subscribers
Apple has secured exclusive rights to stream every Formula 1 Grand Prix live on Apple TV but a caveat awaits South African fans.
Lifestyle
The rise of digital escapes: Why South Africans are turning to virtual entertainment for relief
From immersive games to digital concerts, virtual nightlife to interactive story apps, entertainment is no longer something we just consume — it’s something we enter.
Technology
Apple releases iPad Pro with M5 chip: Release date, price in South Africa, how to buy
Apple has unveiled its most powerful iPad Pro yet, featuring the new M5 chip with major performance and AI upgrades.
Lifestyle
First supermoon of 2025 to brighten the night skies this October
The first supermoon of 2025 — known as the harvest full moon — will rise in early October, appearing brighter and closer to Earth than any moon so far this year.
Technology
Scientists make breakthrough discovery on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
Scientists using Cassini data have found all the necessary ingredients for life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus, strengthening hopes it could host habitable conditions.
Gaming
Xbox Game Pass in October 2025: Free games you can download
Xbox Game Pass evolves in October 2025 with new Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans, expanded benefits, and a huge lineup of new games including ‘Hogwarts Legacy’, ‘Diablo IV’, and Ubisoft classics.
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PlayStation Plus in October 2025: New games available for free download
October’s PlayStation Plus lineup includes ‘Alan Wake 2’, ‘Goat Simulator 3’, and ‘Cocoon’, with Premium members also getting a ‘Game Trial of Midnight Murder Club’.
Technology
James Webb Telescope captures largest star-forming cloud in the Milky Way
The James Webb Telescope has captured new images of Sagittarius B2, the Milky Way’s largest star-forming cloud, revealing glowing stars, thick gas, and cosmic dust.
Gaming
ROG Xbox Ally: What to expect from handheld console, price, how to buy in South Africa
The ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are now available for pre-order ahead of their global launch, with South Africa included in the rollout for October 2025.
Technology
ESPN channels coming to Disney+ in South Africa
From October 2025, Disney+ customers in South Africa will get ESPN on Disney+, giving them live sports channels at no extra cost.
Fashion
Nike sneakers, prices and release dates for September 2025
Here are the confirmed Nike sneakers dropping in South Africa in September 2025, including retail prices, release dates, and drop details.
Technology
Sony rolls out new PS5 system software update: Here’s everything you must know
Sony is rolling out a new PS5 system software update globally from tomorrow, bringing easier controller pairing and a new Power Saver mode for supported games.
Technology
Apple AirPods Pro 3: Specs, release date, how to buy in South Africa
Apple has announced AirPods Pro 3 with improved noise cancellation, heart rate monitoring, workout tracking, and Live Translation.
Technology
NASA’s Artemis II mission just got very interesting
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission in decades, and people around the world can now send their names to fly aboard the spacecraft.
Technology
iPhone 17 series to be unveiled at Apple’s next event
Apple will reveal the iPhone 17 series on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, with expected updates across design, cameras, and performance.
Movies
Disney+ movies and shows coming in September 2025
Disney+ has unveiled its September 2025 lineup, including the return of ‘Only Murders in the Building’, a new sports comedy ‘Chad Powers’, and the docuseries ‘Sneaker Wars’.