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NARRATIEF MET BOUWER BOSCH
EPISODE 81: REGARDT VISSER (SKRYWER, REGISSEUR, KUNSTENAAR)

NARRATIEF MET BOUWER BOSCH

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 71:36


Regardt Visser is 'n kunstenaar, regisseur, skrywer en skaatsplank liefhebber van Veldrif wat homself tans in Johannesburg bevind waar hy woeker met sy stories, musiek en videos wat hy maak. Hy is nie net een van my goeie vriende nie maar ook 'n skrywer en regisseur wat nog diep spore gaan stap in die vermaak bedryf. Dankie aan ons borge King Price Insurance en Dermal Health wat hierdie podcast moontlik gemaak het. Vir meer inligting oor hulle ongelooflike produkte click op die skakels hieronder. https://insurance.kingprice.co.za/narratief https://dermalhealth.store

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 273 - 'What would Picard do?'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 52:44


Against all expectations, your hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are back for another lockdown episode of TalkCentral. On the podcast this week: why e-commerce companies should be allowed to trade on an unfettered basis; why the hard lockdown needs to end on 30 April; and the interesting dynamics of Icasa's emergency temporary spectrum allocation. Also this week, Duncan and Regardt discuss the new iPhone SE from Apple and chat about Star Trek Picard. Duncan's pick this week is Just Cause 4 (currently free in the Epic Games store), and Regardt has picked a new pair of Logitech over-ear headphones. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 272 - 'The final episode?'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 58:57


TalkCentral is back for what may be the final episode of the long-running podcast. Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg catch up on the latest technology news, including the suspension of communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams as well as the national lockdown and what happens next. Other topics covered include the best TV shows watch and games to play during the lockdown and the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 271 - 'Pro to the power of Max'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 64:13


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg unpack Apple's big keynote, looking at everything from the new iPhones to the surprise price of the company's new Netflix competitor. Also this week, a preview of Blue Label Telecoms' and Cell C's results, a look at USB 4 and news on Microsoft's upcoming update to the Flight Simulator franchise. Watch or listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Duncan's picks this week are Vivaldi for Android and Offline Survival Manual for Android, while Regardt has chosen a Wi-Fi smart bulb. Join us on Sundays on YouTube at 1pm at youtube.com/techcentral. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 270 - 'Fourways in, no ways out'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 71:52


General chaos ensues on the podcast this week as Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are joined by Louis Du Pisani, the CEO of the company behind the South African videogame Boet Fighter. Du Pisani talks about what's involved in developing an indie game in South Africa and the background to Boet Fighter - and he reveals the game's (probable) release date. Also on the show this week (and in between the chaos): Cell C pulls the plug on wholesale fixed LTE, Huawei's Mate 30 Pro won't have Google apps and Toyota's plan to put a Wi-Fi hotpot in all its new vehicles. Regardt's pick this week has something to do with cooking, while Louis has picked a box of rewritable compact discs. Join us live on Sundays at 1pm on YouTube at youtube.com/techcentral. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 269 - 'Attack of the tardigrades'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 60:00


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the week's big technology news, including fresh details on Huawei's HarmonyOS and how criminals are destroying South Africa's mobile infrastructure. Also this week, Samsung's Galaxy Note10, Vodacom wants to switch off its 2G network and thousands of tardigrades have crash-landed on the moon. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is a cheapie Bluetooth car receiver, while Duncan has chosen Pieter du Toit's book The Stellenbosch Mafia. Catch us live on YouTube on Sundays at 1pm at youtube.com/techcentral. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 268 - 'Putsonderfibre'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 56:14


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about Telkom's plan to kill off copper - and that means DSL. Is this a good thing or not, and what does it mean for those who can't get fibre? Also this week, Honor wants to be a major brand in smartphones, Mark Barnes quits the Post Office, Microsoft spends big in its fight against Twitch and Facebook really wants you to know it owns WhatsApp and Instagram. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Lego's new Hidden Side sets, while Duncan has chosen the Honor 20 Pro smartphone. Join us live on YouTube on Sundays at 1pm at youtube.com/techcentral. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 267 - 'Only a decade late'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 65:36


On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about government's spectrum policy direction to communications regulator Icasa. Also this week, a new Windows 10 start menu may be coming, Apple's acquisition of Intel's cellular modem business and City Power's ransomware attack. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Showmax's sports offering, while Duncan has chosen the LG G8S ThinQ. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 265 - 'Sorry, Bill, it's all Linux now'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 65:38


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the woes at Econet Media and what they might mean for the launch of Kwese Free TV in South Africa. Also on the show this week, Bill Gates regrets losing to Google's Android, Google's and Facebook's plans to build new African subsea cables, and President Cyril Ramaphosa very publicly backs Huawei as US/China trade tensions continue to bubble. Regardt's pick this week is My Best Friend Pedro, while Duncan has chosen the Rodecaster Pro from Rode. Listen to the show to find out who's been chosen as winner and loser of the week. WhatsApp the show on +27719991111. Join us live at 1pm on Sundays on YouTube - hit the subscribe button to be alerted when were are live on air. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 264 - 'Jobs axe swings at MultiChoice'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 59:53


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the looming layoffs at MultiChoice and what precipitated the move. Also this week, Naspers names its new European-listed Internet giant Prosus, bitcoin goes ballistic and - not unrelated - Facebook take the wraps off libra. Plus, Cyril has a dream! Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Mario Royale, while Duncan has chosen the credit score-checking app TymeCoach. WhatsApp the show on 071 999 1111 and please subscribe to our channel on YouTube at youtube.com/techcentral. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 263 - 'Attack of the abbreviations'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 49:48


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg discuss the new department of communications & digital technologies - is it more of the same, or will it be the "department of action"? Also this week, Huawei's foldable phone is delayed (and it's not Donald Trump's fault); Showmax to offer live-streamed sport; and Asus's amazing new ZenBook Pro Duo. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the new Dropbox, while Duncan has picked the mini series Chernobyl. You can send a WhatsApp to the show on 0719991111. And please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 262 - 'Return of the cheese grater'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 63:48


In this episode of the podcast, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the big announcements from Apple's developer conference, including the new Mac Pro, dark mode in iOS and the great features in the new iPadOS. Also in the show this week, the latest in the Huawei debacle and the great South African bank branch massacre. Listen to the show to find out who's been chosen as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the 512GB Gammix S11 Pro NVMe M.2 drive, while Duncan has chosen Apple's iPadOS. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 261 - 'Techpocalypse'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 65:50


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg unpack the developments around Huawei and what they might mean for the future of the company and smartphones as we know them. Also on the show, Facebook's plan to launch a cryptocurrency, a preview of Telkom's full-year results and the latest feature update to Windows 10. Plus, are your headphones spying on you? Watch or listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Nokia 105 feature phone, while Duncan has chosen the air-quality app AirVisual. Podcast website

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TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 260 - 'Angry (about) Wasps'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 52:51


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg discuss MTN's decision to back down, under consumer pressure, over its plan to introduce an opt-out-only out-of-bundle service. Also this week, Donald Trump's war on Huawei; Naspers told it can't buy WeBuyCars; and the big WhatsApp exploit. Listen to or watch the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Duncan's pick this week is 4K Video Downloader, while Regardt has chosen a new super-light laptop from Asus. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 259 - 'It's bitcoin, beaches!'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 49:42


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the astonishing comeback of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. What's driving it? And what happens next? Also on the show this week, Duncan talks about telecommunications in Mauritius; Regardt reflects on Google's I/O conference; Duncan explains why he unsubscribed from Spotify (reluctantly); and who will be the next minister of communications. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Avengers: Endgame, while Duncan has chosen Netflix original movie The Highwaymen. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 258 - 'Takealot gets physical'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 47:12


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg discuss Takealot's decision to open a flagship customer collections centre in Midrand and two dozen other pick-up points around the country. What does it say about the future of e-commerce in South Africa and why, in Duncan's view, does it make eminent sense? Also on the show this week, MTN hires some heavy hitters; Netflix gets serious about audio; and Icasa has a fight with the communications minister. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is unsplash.com, while Duncan has chosen Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs. Podcast website

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TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 257 - 'Breaking the Fold'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 52:27


In this episode of the podcast, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg take to YouTube for their first-ever live video discussion to talk about Samsung's breaking Galaxy Fold smartphone. What do Samsung's problems mean for the future of foldable phones - and will anyone buy a Fold in light of the problems experienced by early reviewers? Also on the show this week, there's plenty of news in the world of consoles; BBM is dead; and Apple and Qualcomm smoke the peace pipe. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Duncan's technology pick is the Sony WH-1000XM3 over-ear Bluetooth headphones, while Regardt doesn't have a pick this week. WhatsApp the show on 0719991111 - voice notes may be used on air. Apologies for the slightly poorer audio quality in this week's episode - it will be back to normal in our next show. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 256 - 'Bitcoin's back, baby'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 52:55


On the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the sudden surge in the value of bitcoin. Also this week, Huawei launched the P30 series in South Africa; Apple's iPad turns nine; and the meaning behind The Matrix's green "falling rain" code. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Romoss Sense8+ 30 000mAh power bank, while Duncan has chosen DStv Now. Our song this week is Placebo's Every You and Every Me. WhatsApp the show on 0719991111 - voice notes might be replayed on the show. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 255 - 'Services, services, services'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 55:46


On the TalkCentral podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg unpack Apple's big services event and wonder if the company has done enough to be a meaningful competitor to Netflix. Also on the show, they look at why EOH's share price continues to plumb new depths; the likely impact of the resignation of Setumo Mohapi as CEO of the State IT Agency; and why MTN's bosses are rolling in the riches and whether it's justified. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the US$4 000 Acer Predator Triton 900, while Duncan has picked the weather apps Ventusky and Windy. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show. The number to use is 0719991111. Podcast website

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TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 254 - 'Ad-free YouTube'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 66:44


On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg unpack the South African launch of YouTube Premium and YouTube Music. What does it mean for Spotify? Are users prepared to pay for an ad-free YouTube experience? Will it grow the streaming market in South Africa? Also this week, the hosts discuss Google's planned Stadia videogame streaming service; Kwese Free TV's plan to take on e.tv and the SABC in free-to-air television; and Microsoft's decision to develop antivirus software for Macs. Plus, we've had hands-on time with Huawei's new Mate X foldable smartphone and give our views on it. And we preview Apple's big services keynote, happening on Monday evening South African time. What can we expect? Listen to the show to find out who's been chosen as winner and loser of the week. Duncan's pick this week is the EskomSePush app, while Regardt has chosen Romoss's WF02 wireless charger. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 253 - 'Ripley, believe it or not'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 60:14


In this episode of the podcast, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about some of the consumer electronics highlights from MWC 2019, including Huawei's foldable phone and Energizer's insane battery phone. Also on the show this week, Vodacom fumbles the ball; Blue Label Telecoms' rough week; and another streaming video service launched in South Africa. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is AOC's 24-inch curved gaming monitor, while Duncan has chosen Showmax original The Girl from St Agnes. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show. The number to use is 0719991111. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 252 - 'EO-Eish!'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2019 53:44


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg unpack what has been a dramatic two weeks for JSE-listed technology services group EOH. Also on the show this week, Samsung's Galaxy S10 series of smartphones; Mobile World Congress kicks off in Barcelona; billionaire Jonathan Beare to buy into mobile operator Cell C; and Vumatel's Vumacam to blanket Johannesburg with IP security cameras. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Acer Thronos, while Duncan has chosen the redesigned Gmail for Android. The song pick this week is Regardt's: James, with Getting Away With It All (All Messed Up). Remember, you can WhatsApp the show. The number to use is 0719991111. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 251 - 'How Stella lost her groove'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 52:57


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg discuss Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams' altercation with an SABC news crew at the weekend, and her subsequent apology. Also on the show this week, Microsoft really wants you to stop using Internet Explorer; MTN's Jumia is said to planning an IPO in New York; and Microsoft goes all-in on gaming with a new Windows 10 preview release. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick is the Thermaltake Pacific Lumi Plus; Duncan doesn't have a pick this week. You can WhatsApp the show on 071 999 1111. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 250 - 'Please (don't) call me'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 58:23


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg unpack the soap opera that is the fight between Vodacom and its former employee, Nkosana Makate, over the "please call me" service. What's the background to the dispute? Why has Makate rejected Vodacom's offer, which, according to reports, is substantial? Who really invented "please call me", MTN or Vodacom? And where is the dispute going next? Also this week, Apple shows who's the boss by getting aggressive with Facebook and Google; Spotify is getting serious about podcasting; and two hacker groups may alone have been responsible for stealing US$1-billion in cryptocurrencies. Regardt's pick this week is Alienware's AW2518HF monitor, while Duncan doesn't have a pick this week. This week's song pick is Jet, by Paul McCartney and Wings. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show on 0719991111. Voice notes might be used on air. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 249 - 'WhatsApp, Facebook?'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 71:14


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg discuss why Facebook is planning to make WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram interoperable and the implications of the move - could it make the social network too dominant in electronic messaging? Also this week, they look at reports that Facebook knowingly duped game-playing kids and their parents out of money. Plus, Vodacom's miserable fourth quarter and Naspers's blockbuster deal with Russia's Avito -- how did online classifieds get so valuable? Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Epic Games' Jackbox Party Pack, while Duncan has chosen TweetDeck alternative Tweeten. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show. The number to use is 071 999 1111. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 248 - 'Whipping the llama'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 61:57


On the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg mourn the (not unexpected) passing of Windows Mobile and delve into what we know so far about the upcoming Android Q. Also in the show, minister promises no job losses in the merger of the departments of communications and telecommunications & postal services, and Zimbabwe kills the Internet. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Bandersnatch on Netflix, while Duncan has chosen the Garmin Fenix 5X Plus sportswatch. This week's song pick, by Regardt, is Lazy Eye by Silversun Pickups. Have any feedback on TalkCentral? Please send a WhatsApp message to 071 999 1111. Voice notes might be included in a future episode. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 245 - 'The Best of Everything, 2018'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 95:31


In this bumper year-end edition of the podcast, Nafisa Akabor joins Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg for a review of the year that was. We pick our best smartphones, gadgets, apps, television series and videogames of 2018. We also name our local and international newsmakers of the year, and our biggest news stories of the year. Plus, who made the cut at winner and loser of 2018? Listen to find out. It's a great show. Don't miss it! Podcast website

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TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 244 - 'Bad polony'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 49:01


On the TalkCentral podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the rumours about a possible Telkom and Cell C merger. Also this week, Google's top trending search results in South Africa in 2018, the arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer, Microsoft Edge going Chromium and Tesla possibly opening a dealership in South Africa. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the PlayStation Classic, while Duncan has chosen Stocard for Android and iOS. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show on 0719991111. Voice notes might be used in a future episode. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 243 - 'Time to go off-grid?'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 61:30


In the TalkCentral podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg, both load shedded, chat about the feasibility of disconnecting oneself from the Eskom grid. What's a good place to start, what would it take and would it be worth it? Also this week, is Netflix really hurting MultiChoice? The latest numbers from Naspers suggest possibly not. Plus: Sennheiser headset software could allow man-in-the-middle attacks and China plans to build a deep-sea base run entirely by artificial intelligence. Listen to the podcast to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is PUBG Mobile, while Duncan has chosen Apple's new iPad Pro. Remember, the show is recorded live most Sundays at 1pm at live.techcentral.co.za. You can WhatsApp the show, too - the number to use is 0719991111 (no calls, please). Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 242 - 'Stella's turn at the top'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 58:30


In the TalkCentral podcast this week, hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to reintegrate the departments of communications and telecommunications & postal services and his decision to name Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams to lead the merged ministry. Also this week, the US wants to stop other countries from buying telecoms gear from China's Huawei; Black Friday and Cyber Monday; Standard Bank's new MVNO; and a company is using diamonds to power drones. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Jackbox Party Trilogy, while Duncan has chosen's LG's new 65-inch OLED TV. Our song pick this week is Steven Wilson's Pariah live in concert featuring Ninet Tayeb. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show on 0719991111. Voice notes might be included on a future episode. TalkCentral is recorded live on Sundays at 1pm at live.techcentral.co.za. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 241 - 'Roamin' in the gloamin''

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 53:15


After a short break, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are back with a new episode of TalkCentral. In the podcast this week, the operators are all a'roamin'. Also this week, bitcoin falls out of bed, and then falls down the stairs; load shedding makes an ugly comeback; Telkom to switch off its 2G network; and Google is exploring VR shoes with tiny motorised wheels. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's tech pick this week is Corsair's H100i Platinum RGB water-cooling system, while Duncan has chosen the Huawei Watch GT. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show on 0719991111. Voice notes might be used in a future episode. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 240 - 'Is Apple pricing itself out of the market?'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 59:55


On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about Apple's new iPad Pro models, the new MacBook Air and the new Mac mini. The conversation turns to Apple's pricing strategy, and they ask: is Apple at risk of pricing itself out of the market? Also this week, Naspers's plan to invest R1.4-billion in South African technology start-ups, Black Friday (should we care?) and researchers have found a new way to store data - using powder! Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is MSI's GF63 laptop, while Duncan has two picks: Huawei's new Mate 20 Pro smartphone and the game Train Valley (it's addictive). This week's song pick is Zen Arcade's Crazy Over You. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show on 0719991111. Voice notes might be included in a future episode. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 239 - 'Cell C rains on Vodacom's parade'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 61:10


In the TalkCentral podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about Cell C's comments at a Competition Commission inquiry into the data services market about Vodacom's roaming relationship with Rain, and why Cell C believes the arrangement should not be allowed. Also this week, the latest on digital migration; Standard Bank is launching an MVNO; the Internet Service Providers' Association wants the mobile operators to open their networks; Huawei launches the Mate 20 Pro (and other smartphones); and Adobe releases a new version of the Creative Cloud. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the BlackBerry Key 2 smartphone, while Duncan has chosen Adobe Premiere Rush. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show on 0719991111. Voice notes might be included in the next episode. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: 'Ten trillion photos a second'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 58:20


In the latest episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the seemingly better news on ICT emerging from government. Telecommunications & postal services minister Siyabonga Cwele has promised to speed up the licensing of radio frequency spectrum, while the ministry of communications, led by Nomvula Mokonyane, seems to getting serious about South Africa's digital terrestrial television migration project. Also on the show this week, Takealot is said to be building a Gauteng customer centre - in a very clever location - Google is pulling the plug on Google+ and researchers have invented a camera that can capture a pulse of light as it travels through space. Listen to the show to find out who's been named as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is South African-developed game 4Pillers, while Duncan has chosen the Fitbit Charge 3 fitness tracker. Remember, TalkCentral is recorded live on Sundays at 1pm at live.techcentral.co.za - please join us there. Please send feedback on the show via WhatsApp to 0719991111. WhatsApp voice notes may be used in a future episode. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 237 - 'Live from Rage 2018'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 43:11


This week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg bring you the TalkCentral podcast from the Rage expo in Johannesburg. On the show this week, they look at everything that's happening at this year's rage, from cosplay to the latest games and hardware. Also on the show, they chat about Microsoft's new Surface devices (and headphones) -- and, no, they're not coming to South Africa -- as well as the looming retrenchments at Liquid Telecom and Facebook cracking down on fake news in South Africa. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is South Africa's Table Realms, while Duncan has chosen Windows 10's Dark Mode. Any feedback on the podcast? Please send a WhatsApp message to 0719991111. Voice notes might be included in a future episode. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 236 - 'Elon Stark'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 64:39


We have a great show this week. On TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about spectrum licensing getting into high gear and Facebook's major security breach. Also this week, Africa has a new undersea cable and Microsoft is building an operating system for robots. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Sony Alpha a6300 mirrorless camera with 16-50mm lens, while Duncan has chosen version 2.0 of the Vivaldi Web browser. We play out this week's show with South African progressive/eclectic rock band BLK JKS and a song called Molalatladi. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 235 - 'MultiChoice 2.0'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2018 70:09


On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg unpacks Naspers's decision to unbundle MultiChoice to shareholders and list it on the JSE. What does this mean for the future of the pay-television operator? Also this week, could Telkom and MTN merge? Plus: President Cyril Ramaphosa signals urgency on spectrum allocation (and what it might mean), iPhone pricing in South Africa and the Japanese land two robots on an asteroid. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the battle royale game Scum, while Duncan has chosen (the not new but still very good) game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Have any feedback on the show? Please send a WhatsApp message to 071 999 1111. Voice notes may be included in a future episode. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 234 - 'iPhone Excess Max'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2018 59:12


In the TalkCentral podcast this week, your hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg unpack the big Apple keynote, when the world's most valuable company revealed the new iPhones and a new Watch. Their verdict? The new iPhones aren't terribly exciting (over last year's iPhone X), but the Watch is starting to look very exciting indeed from a health-monitoring perspective. Also on the show this week, looming job cuts at the SABC (and why the public broadcaster is starting to look exciting again) and MTN launched voice over LTE (what took it so long?). Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Razer Gaming Phone, while Duncan has chosen ourworldindata.org. WhatsApp the show on 071 999 1111. Voice notes might be included in a future episode. Podcast website

TalkCentral
TalkCentral: Ep 233 - 'Gather round'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 56:57


On the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about former communications minister Siphiwe Nyanda's startling claims about why he was fired by Jacob Zuma. Also this week, a discussion about the problems at underserviced agency Usaasa, MTN's new crisis Nigeria, and Apple's holding a special event - what could it be about? Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt pick this week is DU Meter, while Duncan has chosen Slack. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show on 071 999 1111. WhatsApp voice notes may be used on air. Podcast website

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TalkCentral: Ep 232 - 'Blustery'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2018 59:16


On the TalkCentral podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about Nvidia's new ray-tracing GPUs. Also on the show, Telkom is very upset with the communications regulator, Icasa, over proposed new call termination rates; Nikon has debuted new pro-level mirrorless cameras (to take on Sony); and another look ahead to Apple's big iPhone keynote (expected in a little over two weeks from now). Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Alienware 17 Core i7 with Geforce GTX 1060 graphics, while Duncan has chosen the Windows 95 app for, umm, Windows. TalkCentral is recorded live on Sundays at 1pm at live.techcentral.co.za. WhatsApp the show on 071 999 1111. Voice notes may be used on air. Podcast website

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TalkCentral: Ep 231 - 'Give us gigarays!'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 51:14


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg preview Nvidia's big graphics card announcement happening on Monday. The company is expected to announce a series of new graphics cards, including the high-end ray-tracing GeForce RTX 2080ti. What can we expect? Also this week, Moya Messenger's plan to take on WhatsApp with zero-rated text messaging, DStv and the SABC have a new channel-supply agreement and Tencent's earnings woes show the difficulty of doing business in China. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Razer Phone, while Duncan has picked AsciiCam for Android. WhatsApp the show on 0719991111 - voice notes may be used on air. Remember, we record on Sundays at 1pm at live.techcentral.co.za. Podcast website

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TalkCentral: Ep 230 - 'Take Note'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2018 52:45


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the launch of Samsung's new flagship "phablet", the Galaxy Note9. Also on the show this week, MTN and Vodacom are squabbling at the Advertising Standards Authority again, Google ads could soon be coming to an outdoor billboard near you and Android 9 Pie is here. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the game SpyParty, while Duncan has chosen the Nikon AF-S 40mm f/2.8 G DX macro lens. We record live on Sundays at 1pm at live.techcentral.co.za. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show on 0719991111. Voice notes might be used in a future episode. Podcast website

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TalkCentral: Ep 229 - 'Slapped with a smelly trout'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2018 57:01


In this episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the week's biggest tech news. In the show this week, Apple is now a trillion-dollar company and Huawei is the world's second largest smartphone maker. Also this week, Liquid Telecom's plans to monetise its radio frequency spectrum and an insane new camera lens for taking pictures of bugs. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the zombie game Dying Light, while Duncan has chosen the MirrorLab photo app for Android. Feedback? Send a WhatsApp message to 0719991111. Voice notes may be included in future shows. Podcast website

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TalkCentral: Ep 228 - 'Lego, cameras and foldable phones'

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2018 74:48


In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about rumours of a new foldable Samsung flagship smartphone and the growing importance of WhatsApp as a communications platform in South Africa. Also in the show, they chat about a new Apple patent that suggests your MacBook may in future charge your iPhone or Watch. Plus: the impending launch of Samsung Pay tap-and-go payments in South Africa. And there's a discussion on mirrorless vs single-lens reflex cameras - and photography more broadly. Listen to the show to find out who's been named as winner and loser of the week. Regardt has two picks this week, the Fujifilm X-H1 mirrorless camera and the new Lego store in Sandton, while Duncan has chosen a bundle of four photography video books by Chelsea and Tony Northrup. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show on 0719991111. We record live on Sundays at 1pm at live.techcentral.co.za. Podcast website

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TalkCentral: Ep 227 - 'Attack of the EU Vogons'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 48:20


In this episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg unpack the European Union's record €4.3-billion fine against Google over Android - is it justified, or is the EU simply interfering in a market that doesn't need regulating? Also on the show this week, they chat about the impending layoffs at Internet Solutions, Tbo Touch's new video-streaming platform, Stephen van Coller joining EOH as new group CEO and Project Loon Internet balloons coming to Kenya. Listen to the show to find out who's been chosen as winner and loser of the week. Duncan's pick this week is the Jabra Elite 65t, while Regardt has chosen Dell's new 13-inch XPS two-in-one ultraportable. Please send questions or comments via WhatsApp to 0719991111. Voice notes might be included in the next show. Podcast website

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TalkCentral: Ep 226 - 'Where to next for DStv?'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2018 55:47


In the TalkCentral podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg ask whether South Africa's digital migration project is finally getting kicked into high gear. Also in the show this week, a wide-ranging discussion on the future of DStv in light of MultiChoice's decision this week to open the SuperSport channels to all subscribers, and Adobe Photoshop is coming to the iPad. Listen to the show to hear who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Amaryllo iCare FHD security camera, while Duncan has chosen the new South African fintech/cryptocurrency start-up BitFund. We record the show live on Sundays at 1pm. To be included in the show, please send questions and comments via WhatsApp voice note to 0719991111. Podcast website

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TalkCentral: Ep 225 - 'Home automation special'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2018 61:37


On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are joined by special guest - and veteran podcaster - Glen Verran for a wide-ranging discussion on home entertainment and home automation. In the podcast, Glen talks about why he bought the Nvidia Shield to power his home entertainment - using everything from Plex to DStv Now and YouTube to Netflix. He also explains how he is dabbling with home automation, including intelligent lighting and smart speakers. It's a fascinating discussion and what is possible for those wanting to automate their homes, without breaking the bank. Also in the show this week, the trio talk about Telkom's aggressively priced new FreeMe voice bundles and Teraco's big data centre expansion plans. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Holo for Android and iOS; Duncan has chosen the book Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, by Yuval Noah Harari; and Glen has picked the Amazon Echo Dot. Send a WhatsApp voice note with comments or questions to 0719991111 to be included in the next show. Podcast website

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TalkCentral: Ep 224 - 'More bandwidth!'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2018 53:07


On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the week's big technology news - with a South African flavour. On the menu, a new submarine cable system - the first to cross the southern Atlantic Ocean - is going live soon. What does the South Atlantic Cable System, or Sacs, mean for broadband prices and Internet latency? Also this week, the newspaper formerly known as The New Age has closed down - is Mzwanele Manyi's 24-hour news channel next? Plus, Duncan talks about communications minister Nomvula Mokonyane's big press conference on the SABC and digital terrestrial television, while Regardt chats about a new "secret" and "pocketable" Surface computer that may or may not be coming from Microsoft (we hope it does see the light of day). Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is PinballFundi.com, while Duncan has chosen EarTrumpet for Windows. Remember, you can participate in the show. We record live on Sundays at 1pm. Send a WhatsApp voice note any time to 0719991111. Voice notes may be used on air. Podcast website

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TalkCentral: Ep 223 - 'On the future of television'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2018 76:58


On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are joined by special guest Aki Anastasiou to talk about the week's big technology news, and plenty more besides. On the podcast, the trio have an in-depth discussion on the future of television, with a closer look at the Naspers/MultiChoice financial results and subscriber numbers; sports rights; streaming; YouTube as a TV platform; and the meaning of Facebook's IGTV. Also in the show this week, the fibre industry versus the City of Tswhane, Vox is said to be for sale and Intel's CEO falls on his sword. Listen to the show to find out who has been picked as winner and loser of the week. Aki's pick this week is the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Regardt has chosen IGTV (with PUBG as a bonus pick) and Duncan's gone for the Podcasts app from Google. We welcome your feedback on the show. Please send comments and questions via WhatsApp to 0719991111. Podcast website

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TalkCentral: Ep 222 - 'Special guest Lars Reichelt'

TalkCentral

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 53:32


On TalkCentral this week, your regular show hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are joined by former Cell C CEO Lars Reichelt all the way from Switzerland to talk about the week's big technology news. In the podcast, Lars talks about what he's been up to since leaving Cell C in 2011 and provides his (now outsider) views on what has been happening in South Africa politically and on the country's telecommunications industry specifically. In this week's show, the trio speak about Liberty's cyberattack, the ongoing "best network" fight between MTN and Vodacom, the return of load shedding and the expiry of net neutrality rules in the US. Listen to the podcast to find out who has been selected as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Lenovo Legion Y720 gaming laptop, Duncan has chosen Easy Voice Recorder Pro for Android and Lars's pick is the DJI Mavick Air drone (perfect for flying in the Swiss Alps). If you have any feedback on the show or any questions you'd like to ask the presenters, please send a WhatsApp voice note to 0719991111. Podcast website