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TAKE A LOOK | Inside 6 of SA's most exclusive lodges, where rooms cost over R60,000 a night
28/02/2023

TAKE A LOOK | Inside 6 of SA's most exclusive lodges, where rooms cost over R60,000 a night

The lodges cater for the 1% of the 1%, and tick every luxury safari box imaginable - from private decks and splash pools, to opulent bathtubs to electric Land Cruisers.

The tightly curled hair common in Africa is great for keeping cool, says new research
28/02/2023

The tightly curled hair common in Africa is great for keeping cool, says new research

Scientists say tightly curled hair is far from the “wool” it is sometimes equated with, because it does not trap heat close to the body like an insulation layer.

The creators of   are using TikTok to teach users new languages.
28/02/2023

The creators of are using TikTok to teach users new languages.

Learning a new language can often be hard and daunting. That's why I like to use TikTok to make my language-learning journey more fun and enjoyable.

Meta's foraying into generative AI amid a rush into the technology following ChatGPT's popularity.
28/02/2023

Meta's foraying into generative AI amid a rush into the technology following ChatGPT's popularity.

Meta's foray into generative AI follows a rush into the technology after chatbot ChatGPT went viral following its release in November.

In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, Elon Musk co-hosted a 10-minute livestream in which he treated more than 42,000 Twi...
28/02/2023

In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, Elon Musk co-hosted a 10-minute livestream in which he treated more than 42,000 Twitter users to the dulcet tones of him testing out a "new mic."

Musk tried out a voice-changing software and spammed his audience of more than 42,000 people with a variety of sounds, from farts to roosters crowing.

The new release doubles as a sleep-tracker and a mobile game, where players get to catch pokémon while they sleep.
28/02/2023

The new release doubles as a sleep-tracker and a mobile game, where players get to catch pokémon while they sleep.

"Pokémon Sleep" allows players to catch their Zzzs, along with different types of Pokémon creatures, all at the same time.

Vladimir Putin this week gave Steven Seagal a Russian "Order of Friendship" award.
28/02/2023

Vladimir Putin this week gave Steven Seagal a Russian "Order of Friendship" award.

Seagal has been a longtime ally of Putin, and in 2014 said Russia's annexation of Crimea was "very reasonable."

Mouth taping fans say the practice prevents dry mouth and snoring, which promotes better sleep.
28/02/2023

Mouth taping fans say the practice prevents dry mouth and snoring, which promotes better sleep.

TikTok users swear by the practice, but there's no conclusive research on its benefits, and experts warn of side effects like poor sleep and anxiety.

Starbucks' new Oleato line features three olive oil-infused coffee beverages.
28/02/2023

Starbucks' new Oleato line features three olive oil-infused coffee beverages.

Each drink in Starbucks' Oleato line, which features a caffè latte, golden-foam cold brew, and iced shaken espresso, has a spoonful of olive oil.

The Kremlin said the conditions are not right to pursue China's plan for peace in Ukraine.
28/02/2023

The Kremlin said the conditions are not right to pursue China's plan for peace in Ukraine.

China's peace plan was unveiled days after the US warned that Beijing could send lethal weapons to Russia to be used in Ukraine.

A carjacker knocked and ran over a pregnant woman to steal her Volkswagen car.
28/02/2023

A carjacker knocked and ran over a pregnant woman to steal her Volkswagen car.

Police described the delay as "16 minutes of hell." Volkswagen blamed it on a "serious breach of process"

Musk's net worth hit $187.1 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
28/02/2023

Musk's net worth hit $187.1 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Elon Musk is back atop the list of wealthiest billionaires, Bloomberg reports, trailed by luxury mogul Bernard Arnault and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

South Africa's petrol price is lower than the global average.
28/02/2023

South Africa's petrol price is lower than the global average.

If you're looking for some perverse comfort next time you fill up, spare a thought for the countries where fuel costs more than R40 a litre.

I spent all night on TikTok Live, and discovered a wasteland of clickbait, scams, and other oddities.
27/02/2023

I spent all night on TikTok Live, and discovered a wasteland of clickbait, scams, and other oddities.

The streams were relatively normal at first, lulling me into a sense of ease — but then things got twisted and uncomfortable.

ChatGPT is coming to Snapchat
27/02/2023

ChatGPT is coming to Snapchat

Snapchat said its My AI chatbot, limited to paid subscribers, is part of an effort to increase its user base and join the AI arms race.

Elon Musk sides with Dilbert cartoonist after newspapers dropped him for making a racist rant
27/02/2023

Elon Musk sides with Dilbert cartoonist after newspapers dropped him for making a racist rant

The billionaire's tweets came after Dilbert creator, Scott Adams, was dropped for telling white Americans to "get the hell away from Black people."

OnePlus just unveiled a new concept phone equipped with cryogenic liquid to keep it cool
27/02/2023

OnePlus just unveiled a new concept phone equipped with cryogenic liquid to keep it cool

The company also revealed its flagship tablet, the OnePlus Pad, at MWC. It has a keyboard and pen that are sold separately.

Shalonda Trent met her husband on Facebook. They eventually met in person and married a week later.
27/02/2023

Shalonda Trent met her husband on Facebook. They eventually met in person and married a week later.

Shalonda Trent met her husband in person for the first time a week before they wed. Their relationship had begun seven months earlier on social media.

Students taking the International Baccalaureate (IB) will be allowed to use ChatGPT so long as they don't try to pass th...
27/02/2023

Students taking the International Baccalaureate (IB) will be allowed to use ChatGPT so long as they don't try to pass the work off as their own.

Several schools and universities have already moved to ban the use of ChatGPT, citing concerns about plagiarism and false information.

Students at a university in China are trying to promote monogamous kissing between long-distance couples — by developing...
27/02/2023

Students at a university in China are trying to promote monogamous kissing between long-distance couples — by developing a contraption that mimics the gesture of kissing a partner's lips.

The silicon device, complete with a set of 3D lips, is meant to mimic the pressure, movement, and heat of a partner's lips, per the SCMP.

Former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are a busy couple.
27/02/2023

Former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are a busy couple.

Former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are a busy couple, making millions from public speaking, best-selling books, and entertainment deals.

This year, South Africa's most expensive wine - excluding rare, ancient, and limited editions - will cost you at least R...
27/02/2023

This year, South Africa's most expensive wine - excluding rare, ancient, and limited editions - will cost you at least R7,000.

When it comes to wine, price isn't everything - but a few producers are determined to keep their flagship bottles among the most expensive in the country.

The 4-day workweek: Science explains why it could improve minds, bodies, and companies' bottom lines
26/02/2023

The 4-day workweek: Science explains why it could improve minds, bodies, and companies' bottom lines

UK companies that tried the four-day workweek reported no drop in revenue, and employees said they had less stress, better sleep, and more time.

My whole house is grey. It's for the sake of my mental health.
26/02/2023

My whole house is grey. It's for the sake of my mental health.

A monochromatic home helps this woman reduce her anxiety and manage a house with four kids in it.

A TikToker says man 'skipping the line on a dating app' asked her out on LinkedIn
26/02/2023

A TikToker says man 'skipping the line on a dating app' asked her out on LinkedIn

In his message, the unidentified said he was opting to skip the line on dating apps by reaching out to Hannah Harmelin on LinkedIn.

Mexico's president is being mocked for a photo that he claimed was of an elf-like woodland spirit
26/02/2023

Mexico's president is being mocked for a photo that he claimed was of an elf-like woodland spirit

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador shared a photo on social media of what he said was an "aluxe," a small elf-like creature in Mayan folklore.

Goldman Sachs and Citi are reportedly restricting employees' use of ChatGPT as big banks crack down on the popular AI to...
26/02/2023

Goldman Sachs and Citi are reportedly restricting employees' use of ChatGPT as big banks crack down on the popular AI tool

Wall Street banks appear to be cautious about ChatGPT's presence on their work platforms. JPMorgan has also restricted use of the AI tool.

A woman invited her family to her wedding. They kidnapped her, for R9.2 million from another man.
26/02/2023

A woman invited her family to her wedding. They kidnapped her, for R9.2 million from another man.

"You are no longer in the West, you are in the Middle East, women like you are killed," Khaled Abughanem said to his daughter, according to the US authorities.

J. R. R. Tolkien now shares his name with a mystical stream frog found in the middle of the Earth
26/02/2023

J. R. R. Tolkien now shares his name with a mystical stream frog found in the middle of the Earth

The legacy of J. R. R. Tolkien, the author behind "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," is being honoured with a big, beady-eyed stream frog.

10 small but impactful nutrition changes that can benefit your health, according to dieticians
26/02/2023

10 small but impactful nutrition changes that can benefit your health, according to dieticians

By making small nutritional changes like drinking more water or not skipping breakfast, you can benefit your health more than a restrictive diet.

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