TalkCentral

Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg celebrate the 200th episode of TalkCentral. In the podcast this week, they chat about the dramatic fall in EOH's share price and why it happened.

Also this week, MultiChoice's troubles over its channel supply agreements with the SABC and ANN7 and why a parliamentary probe is a great idea.

Plus, Qualcomm's push into the PC market and more on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill.

Listen to the podcast to find out who has been named is winner and loser of the week.

Duncan and Regardt also choose their picks of the year -- find out why Regardt has chosen the HTC Vive and why Duncan has picked Zapper and Snapscan. Podcast website

In this episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the controversy surrounding MultiChoice's channel supply deals with the SABC and ANN7.

Also this week, communications regulator Icasa wants data to expire after a minimum of three years -- what does this mean? -- and we ask: was Black Friday a waste of time?

On the agenda, too, is bitcoin hitting US$10 000. Plus, a quick look at the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill.

Download or stream the show to find out why WumDrop is our winner this week and why Takealot is our loser (it's not hard to guess why).

Regardt's pick this week is Litratorch, while Duncan has two picks: Flightradar24 and Party Hard. Podcast website

In this bumper edition of the podcast, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are joined by Steven Ambrose to talk about the year in smartphones - from Samsung to Huawei and Apple to Sony. We take a deep dive into the best and worst handsets of the year, and how the manufacturers are faring against one another.

Also in the show this week, Tesla's new Roadster super car and electric truck, plus our views on ANN7 and DStv.

Regardt has picked Plantronics' Backbeat Pro 2 SE noise-cancelling headphones, while Duncan has chosen Firefox 57 (Quantum) and Steven raves about the Nokia 8 smartphone.

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

On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about Cell C's new Black video entertainment platform. Is it any good? And can it make headway in an already very competitive market?

Also this week, the Hetzner data breach and what it means, bitcoin is going bananas, Google Street View in South Africa's national parks, and MTN vs Turkcell.

Stream or download the show to find out who has been chosen as winner and loser of the week.

Regardt's pick this week is the Plantronics Voyager 5200 UC, while Duncan has chosen Paid Apps Gone Free for Android. Podcast website

In this episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are joined by ICT industry "warhorse" Richard Fearon to chat about the week's big technology news, including the stunning financial results from Amazon and Microsoft. Also in the show this week, US tech stocks are going bananas, another submarine cable is coming to South Africa and iPhone X pre-orders sell out in 30 minutes. Stream or download the show to find out who's been named winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week in the Logitech Wonderboom speaker, while Duncan has chosen Teleport for Android and iOS. Podcast website

What a week! In this episode of TechCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg wrap up the big news around the "master deeds" data leak - how it unfolded and what it means. Also this week, President Jacob Zuma reshuffles his cabinet -- giving us yet another communications minister. Huawei has launched the Mate 10 smartphone. And 5G smartphones are coming as Qualcomm tests a new chipset. Stream or download the podcast to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Wiral while Duncan promises to have a pick for next week's show. Podcast website

It's Friday (the 13th) and that means it's time to talk tech. In this week's episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the imminent launch of South Africa's first (trial) 5G network. Also in the show this week, government backtracks on its plan to sell Telkom to bail out South African Airways, bitcoin is on a tear and mother nature goes berserk. Listen to the show to find out who's been chosen as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Gemini 2 for macOS, while Duncan has picked Facebook Messenger Lite for Android. Podcast website

On the show this week, Regardt van der Berg and Duncan McLeod are at South Africa's biggest electronic entertainment exhibition, rAge. And there's plenty to see - and talk about - from high-end gaming rigs to e-sports and from cosplay to virtual reality. Also on the show this week, Vodacom's share price gets smacked after the Competition Commission launches a probe and a discussion on 5G technology. Listen to the show to find out who's been named winner and loser of the week. Duncan's pick this week is My Device for Android, while Regardt has chosen Samsung's 49-inch CHG90 QLED gaming monitor. Podcast website

On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about Elon Musk's plan to reduce planetary travel -- and why did he call the rocket ship "BGR"? Also this week, thoughts on the new Star Trek TV series, available in South Africa on Netflix. Plus FNB's new smartphones and GoPro's new cameras. Stream or download the show to find out who's been named winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the PolarPro Grip, while Duncan has chosen The After On Podcast. Podcast website

It's the weekend, and that means it's TalkCentral time. In this week's podcast, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the biggest technology news, including the improvements MultiChoice has announced to DStv Now. Also in the show this week, Duncan and Regardt look at the local launch of Kwese Play, the out-of-bundle mobile data conundrum, a look back at the big Apple keynote and Google's interesting deal with phone maker HTC. Listen to the show to find out who’s been named winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Pocket God, while Duncan has two picks: Microsoft Exchange Online and Thimbleweed Park. Podcast website