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On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about the week's biggest technology news, including Telkom's earnings update, Netflix (briefly) becoming the world's most valuable technology company and why the FBI wants you to reboot your router.

Also on the show this week, Duncan buys his first crypto money, Europe's data privacy regulations come into effect and the new Battlefield V trailer looks amazing.

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Regardt's pick this week is the Netgear Orbi router, while Duncan has chosen Netflix series Manhunt Unabomber.

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In the TalkCentral podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the new bitcoin ATM installed at Duncan's local Spar in Johannesburg.

Also this week, the latest on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, DStv to launch a streaming-only option, OpenView HD to get its own news channel and Regardt talks about Microsoft’s new Xbox Adaptive Controller.

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Regardt's pick this week is Dropbox's extended version history option, while Duncan has chosen the game Stellaris, a space strategy which was on special on Steam at the time of recording. Podcast website

In the TalkCentral podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about communications regulator Icasa's hearings last week on pay-television in South Africa. What was said, and what is likely to happen?

Also this week, communications minister Nomvula Mokonyane promises action on digital migration -- and why Duncan is not holding his breath -- and Naspers flips its stake in India's Flipkart to Walmart.

Plus, Vodacom wants 5G spectrum allocated now and Regardt gives his views on Google's developer conference keynotes.

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Regardt's pick this week is Paragon HFS+ for Windows, while Duncan has chosen the city-building survival game Frostpunk. Podcast website

On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the suspension of Usaasa CEO Lumko Mtimde. Also on the podcast this week, they talk about why Facebook might soon have a paid tier, Icasa's plan to probe MultiChoice’s dominance in pay TV, Apple's share price hitting a new record high on its march to $1 trillion and this week's Google I/O developer conference - what you should expect. Regardt's pick this week is Autodesk Sketchbook, while Duncan has chosen the book Indentured: Behind the scenes at Gupta TV. Podcast website

In this Freedom Day long weekend episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg unpack Icasa's new regulations dealing with data. What do they say? How will they impact users? And are they any good?

Also this week, US tech companies keep on trucking, yet another subsea cable planned to connect South Africa (this time with the US) and Gmail has a fresh new look.

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Regardt's picks this week are Netflix's Lost in Space and pickvideo.net, while Duncan has chosen the instant messaging platform Signal. Podcast website

In this week's episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about Google's desperately confused instant messaging strategy. What's gone wrong, and why the company's plan to fix it might not work (again).

Also this week, Openserve introduces 200Mbit/s home fibre (as first reported on TechCentral), more South Africans potentially exposed in the Facebook data scandal, ZTE's fight with the US government and a new JPEG picture format is coming.

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Regardt's pick this week is the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF gaming laptop, while Duncan has chosen Yahoo Finance. Podcast website

In this episode of TalkCentral, your hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the steps communications regulator Icasa is taking to possibly introduce digital radio broadcasting in South Africa -- what is it exactly, and should we be excited?

Also on the show this week, there are signs of spring in the South African economy, says the CEO of Pinnacle. Plus, Xiaomi might be buying GoPro, Telegram is banned in Russia and Apple's HomePod speaker sales disappoint.

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Regardt's pick this week in HP's 17-inch Omen gaming laptop, while Duncan has picked porting.co.za for looking up which network South African phone numbers are on. Podcast website

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On this episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about Huawei's new smartphones, the P20 and P20 Pro, after having some hands-on time with the Chinese company's new devices.

Also this week, should South Africa introduce unfettered spectrum trading and MTN's unbelievable diesel consumption figures and

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Regardt's pick this week is Crypto Collab Double IPA by Mad Giant and Aegir Brewing while Duncan has chosen PressReader for iPad. Podcast website

On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the week's big technology stories, including EOH’s financial results.

Also on the show this week, Facebook’s travails and Huawei’s new phones - and Duncan is wondering whether market failure in telecoms is nothing but a fallacy.

Listen to the show to find out who's been named as winner and loser of the week.

Regardt's picks this week are Cell C's 1Gbit/s fibre connection and Netgear's high-end Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 router, while Duncan has chosen Telegeography's 2018 submarine cable map and Telkom's new online store. Podcast website

On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the launch of streaming music giant Spotify in South Africa and what it means for local music lovers.

Also this week, they discuss EOH's share price rout and Broadcom abandoning its bid for Qualcomm. They also remember the life and times of South African ICT industry veteran Brian Seligmann, who passed away this week.

Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week.

Duncan's pick this week is Spotify, while Regardt has chosen Fortnite Battle Royale. Podcast website