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Tizen has overtaken Android in the smartwatch OS market

By Craig Risi
May 12, 2017 - 8 years ago

In the wearable OS battle, it might surprise you that Android is no longer the second biggest player in the market, as Tizen has surged past them in market share.

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The latest ebook offering from Humble Bundle celebrates the Nebula Awards in style

By Trevor Davies
May 11, 2017 - 8 years ago

Humble Bundle's Super Nebula ebook bundle takes us on a tour of the Nebula Awards. Pad that reading backlog with a mountain of science fiction and fantasy titles from award-winning and nominated authors.

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The future of tattoos is approaching and it’s exciting

By Craig Risi
May 11, 2017 - 8 years ago

I'm not a fan of tattoos, but some of the new technology on the market might make me want to get one.

Features

Download Namola, the local app that gives you a direct line to the police

By Geoffrey Tim
May 11, 2017 - 8 years ago

Living in South Africa can be unduly stressful. Crime is a big part of life – and it isn’t helped by the fact that it sometimes feels like our police service is ineffective. Enter Namola, the free app that empowers you to protect yourself and the ones you love.

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Say hello to Ploota – a device that allows you to enjoy the water, safely

By Craig Risi
May 10, 2017 - 8 years ago

Cars have seat belts, bikes have helmets and for the water – you have life jackets, which do a great job at keeping you float, but aren't much fun to be active with. Thankfully, we now have the Ploota to solve this problem.

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You can be an official Guardian of the Galaxy with this Anovos Star Lord jacket

By Darryn Bonthuys
May 8, 2017 - 8 years ago

For a guy who was abducted from Earth in the 1980s and has never returned to his homeworld in the decades since, Star Lord is pretty damn fashionable guy. Clothes may not make the man, but they do cover your epidermis. Stylishly. Like this official jacket from Anovos!

Entertainment

All the details on GeekFest 2017

By Tracy Benson
May 5, 2017 - 8 years ago

The tabernae vagantes of South Africa’s con schedule is back! This year, Geekfest will be making its appearance at Monte Casino over the 13th and 14th of May.

Lifestyle

Why wear a smartwatch when you can wear a smart ring instead

By Craig Risi
May 4, 2017 - 8 years ago

Why wear a smart watch when you can have a ring that does the same thing without the hassles of needing to wear a watch?

Comics & Toys

The kickass cosplay of FanCon 2017

By Darryn Bonthuys
May 3, 2017 - 8 years ago

Cosplayers were out in force this year, ready to show Cape Town just how far they could go with nothing more than some paint, foam and a hot glue gun at FanCon 2017. Hot damn, what a show. Don't believe us? Then sit back and gawk at our gallery of talent.

Lifestyle

The season of hygge has come to South Africa

By Zoe Hawkins
May 3, 2017 - 8 years ago

Whatever you call it, it's the time of year to get cozy. It might help keep you happier and healthier through the winter months.

Lifestyle

The new Frork from McDonald’s is ludicrous…ly easy to use!

By Nick Reay
May 2, 2017 - 8 years ago

McDonald's has a new 'innovation' to promote their new Signature Sandwiches, The Frork™. And it's ludicrous... ly easy to use!

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Community meet up: Come meet us in Cape Town this Friday!

By Nick Reay
April 25, 2017 - 8 years ago

Ahead of this year's FanCon a group of Critical Hit folk are getting together to meet all of YOU! Come and say hello, we don't bite much.

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