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Tech Talk with Theunis ; new developments in charging tech for EV's
Join Theunis Janse van Rensberg and Keeno Lee as they explore one of the most talked-about components in the world of electric vehicles—batteries! As the backbone of EVs, these powerhouses are not only revolutionizing transportation but also raising important questions about their environmental impact, efficiency, and longevity. In this episode,…
Tech Talk with Theunis : New additions to the Apple watch
This week on Tech Talk, we’re talking about an exciting development from Apple—rumors are swirling that the next-generation Apple Watch could be getting its very own camera. From video calls to augmented reality, this new feature could change the way we interact with our wrist-worn devices. Join Keeno Lee &…
Tech Talk with Theunis : AI podcasts in our future...
Gather closely children,and let me tell of an antiquated practice...in-person conversation. Used to be that was all we did, pre-cellular phones and social media apps like Whatsapp and the like...people would talk to each other, face to face! Shocking as it may be, the popularity of text as a rapid…
Tech Talk with Theunis : the biggest crypto currency hack EVER!
Cryptocurrency is a digital currency designed to work through a computer network that is not reliant on any central authority, such as a government or bank, to uphold or maintain it. Initially regarded as a flash in the pan fad, it has proven to be a possibly lucrative way to…
Tech Talk with Theunis : new iPhone launched...
We often speak in hallowed tones of tech giants such as Samsung, Google or Apple, and whenever they launch a new handset, its usually preceded with much pomp & procedure, even the models made for a slightly less affluent LSM. Theunis Jansen van Rensberg explains to Keeno Lee whether or…
Tech Talk with Theunis : Microsoft says quantum computing is closer than ever
Quantum physics is the study of matter and energy at the most fundamental level. It aims to uncover the properties and behaviors of the very building blocks of nature. While many quantum experiments examine extremely small objects, such as electrons and photons, quantum phenomena are all around us, acting on…
Tech Talk with Theunis : Google & Samsung team-up
The world of VR headsets is a pricey one, ruled by the names you would expect in the tech game, with the exorbitant costs prohibiting the average gamer from exploring brave new world's. Theunis Jansen van Rensberg explains to Keeno Lee how the forthcoming collaboration between Google and Samsung might…
Tech Talk with Theunis : new device launch from Samsung
It's always interesting to see how the tech giants handle design language...do they make changes and risk far-ranging consequences, or maintain the status quo with a few tweaks? Well, Samsung recently launched their latest offerings in their "S" range, definitely choosing the latter of those options...Theunis Jansen van Rensburg from…
Tech Talk with Theunis : New entrant in the AI saga
Its been the dominating tech and science story for recent years, and AI is going nowhere anytime soon. We spoke about Chat GPT at length last year, even chronicling their mother company becoming one the richest companies in the world...until recently...Theunis Jansen van Rensburg from Bandwidth Blog spoke to Keeno…
Tech Talk with Theunis : Moon Base Missions
On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon after reaching its surface in their Apollo 11 lunar module. The world rejoiced, we had dared to dream and had achieved a lofty goal. However it was apparently achieved at…
Tech Talk with Theunis : New hand-held gaming console in development...
The ever-shifting gaming landscape has been dominated by a few tech companies since we first began simple console gaming with The Odyssey, manufactured by Magnavox and released in North America in September of 1972. It's considered the very first home video game console with Ralph Baer, a German-American engineer, creating…
Tech Talk with Theunis : Google competion case part 2
A while ago Theunis Jansen van Rensberg from Bandwidth Blog informed Keeno Lee and our listeners of Google being taken on by the Justice Dept. in the States, accusing them of being a monopoly in the search engine market sector. Well, that case is still developing, and there are now…
Tech Talk with Theunis : Amazon becoming a nuclear power?
The anxiety of the Cold War will never leave our collective psyche. The ever-looming threat of nuclear war made for very stressful times, with journalists forecasting annihilation every few weeks. The world has calmed down somewhat since then, but nuclear still has a stigma attached to it, and whethere its…
Tech Talk with Theunis : Chat GPT challenging Google
A few weeks ago we spoke about Google possibly being wrapped over the knuckles by the Competition Commission in the States, accusing them of having a massive monopoly in terms of it being the most widely-used search engine by massive margins. But now, like the gladiators of old, a young,…
Tech Talk with Theunis : Mac week
We all are aware its the time of year that all the tech giants show off their wares, and the improvements and changes, whether technical or aesthetically-speaking are always highly anticipated & then hotly debated. Tech giant Apple is no different, refreshing their entire Mac line recently in a week-long…
Tech Talk with Theunis : Sony launches the new PS 5 Pro
In many online forums, at many gaming events across the world, there are countless opinions as to who makes the best console, but it usually boils down to 2 main competitors, Microsoft's X Box and the Sony Playstation 5. It is hard however to ignore the numbers... In the last…
Tech Talk with Theunis : New discoveries and developments in space
Many of us become obsessed with space early on in life, especially from around 9 years old; the glut of information available satisfies our need to try and understand the broader world we are discovering as we grow. The unknown still fascinates us as adults, and any new development in…
Tech Talk with Theunis : Local competitor for Uber
Uber has had the lion's share of the E-hailing market for a while, with somewhat unsafe and less comfortable flashes in the pan brought by Bolt and Indrive, but nothing with the safety and relative reliability combined with overall positive driver experiences that Uber delivers. Theunis Jansen van Rensburg tells…
Tech Talk with Theunis : Apple reveals new iPhones
A few weeks ago, the tech giant Apple launched one of its flagship offerings, the new iPhone. Yes ladies and gentlemen, its that time of the year when we play one of the most boring games ever : "How similar is this to last year?" Well, that's what usually happens,…
Tech Tuesday with Thinus : Google in hot water
It's the American dream : a company started at Stanford by 2 geeks in the 90s grows to a 1.97 trillion dollar multinational corporation focused on online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, consumer electronics, and artificial intelligence. However, with great power, comes great responsibility...or…