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Stuff's Tech Byte episodes

  • Tech Byte - 05 July 2022

    In this episode:

    • Switzerland’s 20 million kWh ‘water battery’ shows what’s possible with a surplus of power generation
    • How to look cool when you die in a ball of flames
    • Vodacom’s Video Play streaming service seems to have disappeared from the internet

      • Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.

      5 min
    • Tech Byte - 04 July 2022

      In this episode:

      • Google’s South African domain went down briefly. But it’s back up, crisis averted
      • Samsung reportedly working on a cheaper range of folding smartphones
      • At least one of Xiaomi’s flagship 12-series devices coming to South Africa on 8 July

        • Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.

        7 min
      • Tech Byte - 01 July 2022

        In this episode:

        • MTN and Huawei partner with South African mines to unleash 5G Smart Mines
        • This is what a R65 monthly Snapchat+ subscription buy users
        • FNB cashes in on the fuel price hike by giving away more eBucks when you buy fuel

          • Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.

          6 min
        • Tech Byte - 30 June 2022

          In this episode:

          • If you haven’t already chosen to use the new Gmail UI, you’ll soon have to choose not to
          • Mercedes-Benz South Africa aims to go green by 2039
          • Solar power won’t wait – more SA suppliers are offering rental options in a bid to be affordable

            • Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.

            8 min
          • Tech Byte - 29 June 2022

            In this episode:

            • WhatsApp adding the ability to order directly from businesses via the app
            • Shoprite was hacked – and the information is for sale on the dark web
            • Samsung South Korea steps up with a Starbucks case collaboration

              • Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.

              6 min
            • Tech Byte - 28 June 2022

              In this episode:

              • Microsoft will ban you from online Minecraft if you're naughty
              • Swashbuckler Skull and Bones could be around the corner
              • Riot Games needs to learn some boundaries

                • Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.

                5 min
              • Tech Byte - 27 June 2022

                In this episode:

                • Netflix edges closer to that cheaper ad-supported tier, is in talks with potential marketing partners
                • Instagram is testing AI face scanning for age verification on the platform
                • Suzuki and Toyota teaming up to build a new hybrid vehicle for Africa (and other places)

                  • Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.

                  6 min
                • Tech Byte - 24 June 2022

                  this episode:

                  • Ford’s new digital archive lets you explore more than 100 years of automotive history
                  • eBay to develop NFT sales following its acquisition of KnownOrigin NFT marketplace
                  • WiSolar plans to launch a pre-paid solar power app in South Africa soon

                    • Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.

                    6 min
                  • Tech Byte - 23 June 2022

                    In this episode:

                    • Want an M2 MacBook Pro? They’re available for pre-order, starting at R25,000
                    • FNB is testing contactless payment options at toll gates
                    • Load shedding Stage 2 extended for this week

                      • Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.

                      6 min
                    • Tech Byte - 22 June 2022

                      In this episode:

                      • Meta is launching a digital clothing store so you can dress your avatar in Prada
                      • WhatsApp makes group call and privacy changes in latest update
                      • Edgars partners with Pargo to offer click and collect checkout option

                        • Tech Byte airs daily from Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.

                        6 min

                      About Stuff's Tech Byte

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                      Stuff's Tech Byte is a show that knows you have a busy life. It's difficult to keep up with the most important tech news, both in South Africa and internationally. That's why Tech Byte is here to condense it to help you stay in the loop every week from Monday to Friday.