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John Maytham is joined by Tech Journalist and Editor and Publisher of Stuff, Toby Shapshak, to unpack the hidden risks of discarding or selling old electronic devices. Despite factory resets, studies show that personal data — including passports, medical records, and passwords — often remains recoverable on second-hand electronics. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Corder sits down with Toby Shapshak, editor-in-chief of Stuff Studios, to unpack how technology has transformed news consumption and public perception. From the rise of AI-driven content feeds to the growing distrust in traditional journalism, they explore the hidden forces influencing your worldviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Editor and chief of Stuff, Toby Shapshak discusses the return of Tik Tok in America, potential successors, and if the ban threatened free speech in the United StatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Worldwide Business Brief: Topic: A look at changes coming to WhatsApp Guest: Toby Shapshack-Tech Expert
Stephen Grootes speaks to Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios, to dive into a comprehensive review of Apple's latest releases, including the highly-anticipated iPhone 16, Watch 10, and AirPods 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Luzuko Mboyta, CFO of Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), to discuss the company's latest annual results. What drove their financial performance, and what's next for SA's airports? In other interviews on this episode of The Money Show, Stephen Grootes speaks with Rashad Cassim, Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, to unravel the mystery behind cash's enduring appeal in our country. Interviews: Cash remains king in SA Stephen Grootes speaks to Deputy Governor Rashad Cassim at SARB about why South Africans prefer cash regardless of what purchases they make. Taking Off: ACSA's Annual Results Reveal Strong Performance Stephen Grootes speaks to Luzuko Mboyta, CFO of Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), to discuss the company's latest annual results, delving into the financial performance, key drivers, and future outlook for South Africa's airport infrastructure. Market Commentary Joining presenter host Stephen Grootes to talk about the current state of the global markets is Independent Investor, Norman Mackechnie for todays' market commentary. Insurance company, Sanlam's half year earning jump 43% and enters the race for India's burgeoning asset- and wealth-management industry Stephen Grootes speaks to Abigail Mukhuba, CFO at Sanlam about interims results and growth prospects around the globe. TECH WITH TOBY Celestron StarSense Explorer DX130 AZ review Stephen Grootes speaks to Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios, about his hands-on review of the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 AZ telescope, sharing insights on its features, capabilities, and stargazing experience. Small Business Focus - Why small business phrase is NOT good Stephen Grootes speaks to Pavlo Phitidis, CEO of Aurik Business Accelerator, about the limitations of the phrase "small business" and how it can be misleading, hindering the growth and potential of entrepreneurial ventures. Vukile Commercial property sector: Retail Revival: Adapting to Changing Consumer Habits. Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor Francois Viruly, Director of the Urban Real Estate Research Unit about the retail revival, exploring how businesses are adapting to meet the evolving needs and preferences of consumers in a changing market landscape. Investment School - Seasonality in share price returns Stephen Grootes discusses seasonality in share price returns with Chantal Marx, Head of Equity Research at FNB Wealth and Investments, exploring how seasonal patterns impact investment performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios, about his hands-on review of the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 AZ telescope, sharing insights on its features, capabilities, and stargazing experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen Grootes talks to Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios, about the Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G, a smartphone that attempts to balance affordability with high-end features, but may not quite live up to its full potential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios, as they dive into an in-depth review of the Lenovo Legion Go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios reviews Huawei Pura 70 Pro with Stephen Grootes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios reviews Philips OneBlade. The Philips OneBlade is a versatile grooming tool designed for men who want a simple and effective way to shave, trim, and edge their facial hair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios reviews Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth speaker. The Roam 2 delivers enjoyable audio and easily integrates within the Sonos ecosystem, but it doesn't do much to distinguish itself from the original. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios reviews TCL Tab 10L. A good location to start looking for entertainment devices to add to your collection without going over budget is the TCL Tab 10L. 10.1-inch LCD including a live SIM tray, a USB-C charging port, and a 3.5mm port at the top.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Advocate Mtho Xulu and host Bruce Whitfield discuss the business sector's plans under South Africa's new coalition government. Business lobby groups stress that politicians must choose between the rule of law with economic growth or undoing recent progress.They highlight the need for job creation, economic growth, and revenue generation. Razia Khan, Chief Economist at Standard Chartered Bank, Claude de Baissac, CEO of Eunomix, and host Bruce Whitfield discuss international market reactions to South Africa's elections. The results have investors torn between anxiety over possible coalition outcomes and hopes for a market-friendly government. Before the vote, optimism about an ANC-led coalition boosted the rand and other assets. Toby Shapshak, Chief at Stuff Studios, joins host Bruce Whitfield to review the Sonos Arc headphones. The standout feature of the Sonos Arc is its True Cinema mode. This mode enables the Sonos Ace to connect with a Sonos Arc soundbar and stream TV audio directly to the headphones via Wi-Fi, providing an immersive listening experience enhanced by Dolby Atmos. Bruce Whitfield highlights Renier Lombard, Managing Director of Flance Directive Creators, whose company specializes in overseeing the online branding of celebrities and businesses worldwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, Chief at Stuff Studios, joins host Bruce Whitfield to review the Sonos Arc headphones. The standout feature of the Sonos Arc is its True Cinema mode. This mode enables the Sonos Ace to connect with a Sonos Arc soundbar and stream TV audio directly to the headphones via Wi-Fi, providing an immersive listening experience enhanced by Dolby Atmos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, Chief at Stuff Studios, and host Bruce Whitfield review the Asus Zenbook Duo 2024. This latest model is Asus's most impressive dual-screen device yet, featuring two 14-inch touch screens and an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU to maximize productivity. However, the significant price tag remains a major drawback, as dual screens are more costly than a single one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, the head of Stuff Studios, and host Bruce Whitfield review the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 smartphone gimbal. The Osmo Mobile 6 is a smart stabilizer for smartphones, loaded with creative features. It is compact and foldable, fitting easily in your hand, and it automatically powers on when unfolded, allowing you to capture shots instantly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios reviewers Anker Soundcore Space One headphones. He discussed why noise-cancelling headphones are essential and what is the appeal with this specific brand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios looks at how Nokia is rejuvenating its old feature phone models by reviewing its latest 2660 flip phone model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios, reviews the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. He says it is the epitome of what a mid-ranger with the word 'Pro' in its name should beSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios, reviews the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds and if they are worth a purchase. He details their improvement, especially how they fit nicely into the earSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, Chief of Stuff Studios, teams up with Motheo Khoaripe to assess the Energizer UE50001PQ. Shapshak emphasizes its remarkable attributes, including its substantial power capacity and swift charging capabilities. With a 65W fast charge, it delivers up to 20W for recent iPhones and 18W for Android models, ensuring it's a dependable companion for navigating different stages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, Chief at Stuff Studio, and Bruce Whitfield review Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5. An impressively crafted multiroom speaker that sounds as exquisite as its appearance suggests, captivating any space it occupies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak is a South African journalist, editor, and publisher of the South African edition of Stuff magazine, and he joins John to break down Elon Musk's decision to unveil the raw computer code for his version of an artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toby Shapshak, head of Stuff Studios, reviewed the LG M3 OLED evo, which is billed as “the world's first completely wireless OLED television.”The only cable you'll need is the one that connects it with power and E=everything else is handled by the Zero Connect Box.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Editor-in-chief of Stuff.co.za and executive director of Scrolla.Africa, Toby Shapshak, described how the internet's undersea cables affected Microsoft, yesterday, and whether or not this issue would recur in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What comes to mind when I say cloning? On today's episode of the Weird and Wonderful we explore the science, ethics, and controversies surrounding this groundbreaking technology. From the cloning of animals to the potential for human cloning, join us as we unravel the complexities and implications of cloning in today's society. Joining us to have this conversation is Toby Shapshak, Editor-in-Chief of Stuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CES 2024, is jam packed with announcements and gadgets to check out. This weekend saw a bunch of announcements from the likes of LG, Samsung and others. The Consumer Electronics Show is the most powerful tech event in the World and its currently underway. Ray speaks to Toby Shapshak, editor in chief at Stuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Guest: Editor in Chief at Stuff magazine Toby Shapshak joins John to discuss the new Twitter logo which has been replaced by a white ‘X. What motivated these changes and what does this mean for the app?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Relebogile spoke to Editor-in-chief of Stuff and Forbes senior contributor, Toby Shapshak looking at different ways to protect important data, such as photos, passwords and documents on your device storage and icloud/google drive storage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Editor in chief at Stuff magazine Toby Shapshak joins Pippa to discuss the Threads app performance since it last launched last week Wednesday as a rival to Twitter, new data shows over 100 million users have signed up in less than five days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest: Tech journalist Toby Shapshak joins me Africa to chat about Whatsapp stopping in 49 smartphones for millions of users during major upgrade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the National Assembly prepares to vote on the section 89 report on the Phala Phala farmgate on Tuesday, experts look at what it means politically for South Africa - and the implications on the economy. Toby Shapshak, chief at Stuff Studios provides a list of tech devices you can get for your loved ones these holidays. Then Jane Dutton, veteran broadcaster, discussed her relationship with finances in Other People's Money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Duncan McLeod, founder and editor at TechCentral analyses Takealot's financial performance — and if it can compete with new entrants in the e-commerce market such as Amazon. Toby Shapshak, chief at Stuff Studios discusses the history of the various charging cables. Songezo Zibi, former Business Day editor and author talks about his illustrious career and relationship with money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nitin Gajria… Ce nom ne vous dit sûrement rien, et pourtant il est le «monsieur Afrique» de Google. Nitin Gajria est à la tête d'un projet numérique d'un milliard de dollars sur le continent. Il est à la tête de l'un des géants du web… Le patron de Google Afrique est basé à Johannesburg depuis trois ans. Pourtant lorsqu'on demande à Toby Shapshak, le rédacteur en chef de Stuff, un média sud-africain spécialisé dans la Tech, qui est Nitin Gajria, il répond : « Je n'en ai aucune idée ». Réponse provocatrice mais qui veut souligner la grande discrétion du patron de Google Afrique. S'il accepte de bavarder pour certains podcasts étonnants sur le développement personnel ou sur les compétences de survie, Nitin Gajria se fait cependant rare dans les médias traditionnels. « Je pense avoir vu une ou deux interviews de lui mais pas plus, je suis désolé de le dire. Une grande attention est portée sur le développement d'outils pour créer du lien entre les dirigeants de grandes entreprises et les médias. Mais je ne pense pas que Facebook et Google se soucient de ce que les médias africains disent d'eux. Et cela ne change certainement pas leur comportement. » ajoute Toby Shapshak. Père de deux enfants, Nitin Gajria, 43 ans, est né en Inde dans une famille d'entrepreneurs. Il passe les premières années de sa vie à Bombay. « C'est de là que je tiens mon amour pour les grandes villes, ma résilience et ma capacité d'adaptation aux changements de circonstances. » Son recrutement par Google, un concours de circonstances Diplômé d'un MBA en gestion d'entreprise à Calcutta, il travaille à Singapour, en Australie. Pendant plus de dix ans, il occupe des postes de direction dans différentes grandes entreprises. En 2016, il est recruté par Google. Un concours de circonstances, assure-t-il, lui qui dit ne jamais avoir eu de plan de carrière. Trois ans plus tard, il est promu à la tête de Google Afrique… « Tout d'abord je ne suis pas un expert de l'Afrique, raconte Nitin Gajria. Je suis nouveau. Si j'ai été choisi, je pense que c'est pour ma connaissance du travail de Google. Donc mon travail consiste vraiment à faire en sorte que Google fonctionne mieux pour l'Afrique. » Nitin Gajria rejoint donc le club de ces Indiens à la tête des grandes Big Tech mondiales. Ses anciens collaborateurs le décrivent comme une personnalité « inspirante », un homme « perspicace et stratégique ». Ce qui motive Nitin Gajria, lui qui enfant raffolait des consoles de jeux, ce sont les nouvelles technologies. « Je suis vraiment passionné par le rôle que peut jouer la technologie dans la résolution de problèmes concrets. Et dans ce cadre de réflexion, je me sens vraiment privilégié d'être là où je suis aujourd'hui. De pouvoir voir comment Internet va faire la différence sur le continent. » Les manquements de Google en Afrique Cependant les spécialistes de la tech africaine s'interrogent sur ses ambitions comme Beaugeas Aurain Joyoum, directeur général du cabinet de veille stratégique ICT-Medias Strategies, et promoteur de Digital business africa : « Il est très peu présent aux différents forum sur les TIC télécom numériques en Afrique même quand il s'agit de participer à des rencontres en ligne, à des webinairs. Il y a par exemple des communautés de start up, des incubateurs de start up où il devrait être connu ou présenter la politique de Google. » Nitin Gajriafait peu de déplacements même s'il se rend finalement au Togo en début d'année pour le lancement du câble de la fibre optique. « On se rend compte qu'ils se limitent simplement au déploiement de leur fibre optique pour permettre l'accessibilité à internet aux millions d'Africains, ce qui n'est pas mal. Mais c'est davantage pour vendre leurs services à ces millions d'utilisateurs africains », poursuit Beaugeas Aurain Joyoum. La presse africaine spécialisée met en avant les manquement de Google, notamment dans le paiement des taxes ou des contenus africains. « Comment Google compte accompagner les Etats Africains et les médias africains spécialisés sur le web pour qu'ils puissent avoir une relation de gagnant-gagnant ? Puisqu'en ce moment l'Afrique ne gagne pas encore véritablement de tout ce que Google a comme revenus en Afrique », interroge encore Beaugeas Aurain Joyoum. Parmi les missions affichées du patron de Google Afrique : aider l'entreprenariat via le fond d'investissement africain doté de 50 millions de dollars… Par ailleurs à titre privé Nitin Gajria -qui se décrit lui-même comme un « Angel Investor »- soutient diverses start up en Afrique et en Asie.
Nitin Gajria… Ce nom ne vous dit sûrement rien, et pourtant il est le «monsieur Afrique» de Google. Nitin Gajria est à la tête d'un projet numérique d'un milliard de dollars sur le continent. Il est à la tête de l'un des géants du web… Le patron de Google Afrique est basé à Johannesburg depuis trois ans. Pourtant lorsqu'on demande à Toby Shapshak, le rédacteur en chef de Stuff, un média sud-africain spécialisé dans la Tech, qui est Nitin Gajria, il répond : « Je n'en ai aucune idée ». Réponse provocatrice mais qui veut souligner la grande discrétion du patron de Google Afrique. S'il accepte de bavarder pour certains podcasts étonnants sur le développement personnel ou sur les compétences de survie, Nitin Gajria se fait cependant rare dans les médias traditionnels. « Je pense avoir vu une ou deux interviews de lui mais pas plus, je suis désolé de le dire. Une grande attention est portée sur le développement d'outils pour créer du lien entre les dirigeants de grandes entreprises et les médias. Mais je ne pense pas que Facebook et Google se soucient de ce que les médias africains disent d'eux. Et cela ne change certainement pas leur comportement. » ajoute Toby Shapshak. Père de deux enfants, Nitin Gajria, 43 ans, est né en Inde dans une famille d'entrepreneurs. Il passe les premières années de sa vie à Bombay. « C'est de là que je tiens mon amour pour les grandes villes, ma résilience et ma capacité d'adaptation aux changements de circonstances. » Son recrutement par Google, un concours de circonstances Diplômé d'un MBA en gestion d'entreprise à Calcutta, il travaille à Singapour, en Australie. Pendant plus de dix ans, il occupe des postes de direction dans différentes grandes entreprises. En 2016, il est recruté par Google. Un concours de circonstances, assure-t-il, lui qui dit ne jamais avoir eu de plan de carrière. Trois ans plus tard, il est promu à la tête de Google Afrique… « Tout d'abord je ne suis pas un expert de l'Afrique, raconte Nitin Gajria. Je suis nouveau. Si j'ai été choisi, je pense que c'est pour ma connaissance du travail de Google. Donc mon travail consiste vraiment à faire en sorte que Google fonctionne mieux pour l'Afrique. » Nitin Gajria rejoint donc le club de ces Indiens à la tête des grandes Big Tech mondiales. Ses anciens collaborateurs le décrivent comme une personnalité « inspirante », un homme « perspicace et stratégique ». Ce qui motive Nitin Gajria, lui qui enfant raffolait des consoles de jeux, ce sont les nouvelles technologies. « Je suis vraiment passionné par le rôle que peut jouer la technologie dans la résolution de problèmes concrets. Et dans ce cadre de réflexion, je me sens vraiment privilégié d'être là où je suis aujourd'hui. De pouvoir voir comment Internet va faire la différence sur le continent. » Les manquements de Google en Afrique Cependant les spécialistes de la tech africaine s'interrogent sur ses ambitions comme Beaugeas Aurain Joyoum, directeur général du cabinet de veille stratégique ICT-Medias Strategies, et promoteur de Digital business africa : « Il est très peu présent aux différents forum sur les TIC télécom numériques en Afrique même quand il s'agit de participer à des rencontres en ligne, à des webinairs. Il y a par exemple des communautés de start up, des incubateurs de start up où il devrait être connu ou présenter la politique de Google. » Nitin Gajriafait peu de déplacements même s'il se rend finalement au Togo en début d'année pour le lancement du câble de la fibre optique. « On se rend compte qu'ils se limitent simplement au déploiement de leur fibre optique pour permettre l'accessibilité à internet aux millions d'Africains, ce qui n'est pas mal. Mais c'est davantage pour vendre leurs services à ces millions d'utilisateurs africains », poursuit Beaugeas Aurain Joyoum. La presse africaine spécialisée met en avant les manquement de Google, notamment dans le paiement des taxes ou des contenus africains. « Comment Google compte accompagner les Etats Africains et les médias africains spécialisés sur le web pour qu'ils puissent avoir une relation de gagnant-gagnant ? Puisqu'en ce moment l'Afrique ne gagne pas encore véritablement de tout ce que Google a comme revenus en Afrique », interroge encore Beaugeas Aurain Joyoum. Parmi les missions affichées du patron de Google Afrique : aider l'entreprenariat via le fond d'investissement africain doté de 50 millions de dollars… Par ailleurs à titre privé Nitin Gajria -qui se décrit lui-même comme un « Angel Investor »- soutient diverses start up en Afrique et en Asie.
Using free public WiFi has its risks, not least other users snooping on your data. It may seem like a convenience, especially while travelling overseas, but you should never use it without a VPN. These virtual private networks create a secure tunnel, as it were, that other users on the same network can't peer into or access your data. It's one of the things I use whenever I use any free public WiFi – anywhere. It's part of the utterly essential cybersecurity checklist we should all follow. We must “prepare our laziness in advance” NordVPN's Karolis Pabijanskas told Stuff – referring to the way we just accept cookies and other T&Cs without being conscious of how it affects our security. We need to reset our habits, and using a VPN is essential for using public WiFi.
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The Sonos Ray has just been released. Listen to Toby Shapshak chat with Jeff and Joe from Sonos in New York City. They talk shop about everything Sonos.
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Stuff's Toby Shapshak chats to Africa's Netflix Ben Amadasun.
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Guest: Toby Shapshak The reality of the current Driver's License Renewal process will be broken down by Toby Shapshak. He is publisher of Stuff Studios and Scrolla. Africa, and a Forbes senior contributor and a columnist for the Financial Mail. He has been writing ad speaking about technology and the internet for 20 years and his TED Global talk on innovation in Africa has over 1,5-million views See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stuff's publisher Toby Shapshak talks to Stephen Van Coller CEO of EOH. News broke that EOH has sued its former co-founder and several senior execs for a combined R6.4B. They talk about EOH holding former execs accountable to avoid being blacklisted, try to return credibility and restore public trust.
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Join Stuff Magazine's Toby Shapshak, South Africa's voice on technology, as he continues his series of how the world of work is evolving. Toby unpacks exactly how technology has changed the way we work and how to best prepare your kids to adapt to this rapidly changing global landscape in association with Vox Telecoms and CURRO. For more from Stuff Magazine, head on over to our website where you can find the latest and hottest tech news. Or you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
Join Stuff Magazine's Toby Shapshak, South Africa's voice on technology, as he begins his series of how the world of work is evolving. Toby unpacks exactly how technology has changed the way we work and how to best prepare your kids to adapt to this rapidly changing global landscape. For more from Stuff Magazine, head on over to our website where you can find the latest and hottest tech news. Or you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
Toby Shapshak is a man who knows the value of online security and privacy. So who better to discuss these topics with than Kevin Mitchell, CIO of FNB who just so happens to specialise in online security. Learn more about how to keep yourself safe online using the methods at your disposal. If you're looking to keep yourself a little safer on this crazy thing called the internet, then this is what you need to listen to!
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Stuff's editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak and writer Brad Lang sit down to discuss this week's headlining tech news. Find out how Facebook's lawsuit will affect the world, how SpaceX is absolutely dominating our skies and what tripods we love.
Stuff Magazine's Toby Shapshak and Brad Lang sit down to talk about the recent Slack acquisition, MTN's excellent decision to support eSIMs and why Manfrotto makes the best tripods.
Stuff Magazine's Toby Shapshak and Brad Lang talk about the latest in tech news. Talking points include Donald Trump on Twitter, delivery apps in South Africa, Google's Task Mate and Nintendo's new Game and Watch.
Stuff's Toby Shapshak talks to Vivo South Africa's Hawa Hyath about the fast-paced network growth of 5G in the country. Vivo only recently entered South Africa, but it's already planning to bring more 5G-capable devices to consumers throughout 2020.
Running a media publication in the midst of the coronavirus lockdown has given Toby Shapshak an interesting viewpoint of the rest of the world. Touching on the state of media, how nimble and agile we all ought to be, and where he sees the future to be headed, Gareth picks the brain of this editor of Stuff Magazine on points you can learn from. www.cliffcentral.com
CliffCentral.com — Running a media publication in the midst of the coronavirus lockdown has given Toby Shapshak an interesting viewpoint of the rest of the world. Touching on the state of media, how nimble and agile we all ought to be, and where he sees the future to be headed, Gareth picks the brain of this editor of Stuff Magazine on points you can learn from.
Open-source software has evolved to be integrated into every part of our lives. Even if we don't necessarily know it. Proprietary software will likely become almost redundant as we move into cloud-accessible open-source options. Toby Shapshak speaks to Red Hat's Lee Miles to delve into more accessible software.
Toby Shapshak recently spoke to Uber's Rachel Holt, who leads Uber’s New Mobility organisation, which includes JUMP and all efforts across bikes, scooters, transit, hourly rentals, and more. Uber is more than just a taxi service these days -- although we haven't seen far more than cars in SA.
Toby Shapshak chats to key players in SA's solar energy industry, like Mike Peo who is the head of infrastructure and telecoms at Nedbank, along with the team at Eldo Energy. They went from making solar panels to managing the infrastructure related to the solar market. A market that has been growing rapidly in South Africa due to... obvious reasons. Increasingly, South Africans are looking for alternative energy sources, so let's hear what the experts suggest.
Technology has made what was once the domain of the professional available to the normal person. The Galaxy-range brings pro-features to the public, who can decide how they'll use these features to create content. Toby Shapshak speaks to Samsung South Africa's Justin Hume about the actual Power of 10, ten years after the creation of the Galaxy.
Toby Shapshak speaks to Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni about the development of digital skills in our country. The government has partnered with a US online education platform to bring important skills to South Africans at a fraction of the cost. The ministry has also managed to zero-rate the platform with mobile operators in the country, so accessing courses won’t require any mobile data.
Toby Shapshak speaks to Max Cuvellier from the GSMA mobile development division. The programme is developing access to mobile in Africa by establishing tech hubs across the continent. They touch on relevant topics like the role women play in connected Africa, how communities can contribute and the rise of IoT accessibility in Africa as a whole.
Samsung's Justin Hume joins Toby Shapshak to discuss the Samsung Galaxy Note 10's features in even more detail. How did Samsung manage to create a smartphone segment with the Note, and develop it into the great product it is today. We look into its note-taking flex, the brilliant camera features, Dex desktop features and the handy stylus distance-control capabilities.
This is not a drill. But this is Craig Wilson's last instalment of the Stuffed podcast series. This time around, Toby Shapshak joins the ex-Stuff-editor to discuss the growth of the fake meat industry and the effect it has on the environment, they look into a few of the highlights of the forthcoming Samsung Note 10 that launches this week, and discuss the wonderful noise-cancelling capabilities of Sony's WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds.
In this episode, James speaks to Toby Shapshak, editor-in-chief of Stuff magazine and writer for Forbes. Toby is a strong believer that innovation is better in Africa. He says innovative ideas are born of constraint, and because there's a great deal of need in Africa for novel ways to solve various problems, there's a constant stream of ideas coming out of the continent. He talks about how the rush of multinationals looking to invest in South Africa has led to the arrival of quantum computing, discusses the importance of digital anthropology within the mobile space, and examines how drones are being used not only to combat poachers, but also to autonomously deliver life-saving blood parcels to people in Rwanda.
Mike Fortin, corporate vice president at Microsoft and the lead in the newly established Africa Development Centre in Nairobi, sits down with Stuff editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak to talk about the company's $100 million investment in Kenya and Nigeria that will see it training 100 (and eventually 500) engineers with the sort of skills that'll enable to them to face the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution head-on.
Stuff editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak and Stuff editor Craig Wilson settle down in a quiet corner of Stuff HQ to talk about Apple's big services announcement, what Apple News+, Apple Card, Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ mean for the company and consumers, and how Huawei's continuing to display its ambitions of smartphone supremacy with the P30 Pro.
My guest this week is Toby Shapshak the publisher and editor-in-chief of of Stuff magazine in South Africa. He is a journalist in his own right, a commentator on the digital economy and a proper tech geek. Toby and I met many years ago on an ill-fated visit to the launch of the Gautrain back in 2010 and have bumped into each other intermittently since then. We got into quite lengthy discussion about internet privacy and how to survive in this age of surveillance capitalism. Toby had some great tips on how to protect your privacy and data online. He also on lighter note gave us some of his highlights from the recent Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona recently. He chatted about some of his favourite gadgets and the latest developments in 5G technology. Visit Stuff online [here](https://stuff.co.za/). The Toby Shapshak Show is available wherever you get your podcasts.
Stuff editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak sits down with Justin Hume, director of product and marketing for Samsung Mobile South Africa, to talk about the new S10 range, the Galaxy Fold and what it is that sets Samsung's latest devices apart from the pack.
Toby Shapshak and Craig Wilson discuss rumours Facebook is looking to integrate Messenger with WhatsApp and Instagram messages, the latest leaks concerning Samsung's forthcoming S10 smartphone, Mazda's rollout of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in South Africa and the advent of 'portless' phones.
Toby Shapshak and Craig Wilson consider the biggest technology stories of 2018, including Facebook's massive missteps, Elon Musk's somewhat smaller ones, Huawei's highs (and woes), the Fortnite phenomenon, and what to look forward to in 2019.
Toby Shapshak — Chris Anderson runs TED, arguably one of the most interesting companies in the world. It's a global phenomenon, presenting interesting talks on a range of subjects and has arguably defined a new era of public speaking and the way many people discover new subjects. These short, epigrammatic talks are now the gold standard for conferences and how knowledge can be shared in this video age of mobile devices. Chris is on the board of Global Citizen which has just hosted a star-studded concert in Johannesburg as part of the celebrations for Nelson Mandela, who would have turned 100 this year. I caught up with him to discuss the rise and rise of TED, the way technology can help education and spoke about his TED podcast; where he interviews some of the outstanding speakers about their fascinating subjects.
Major General Charles Bolden is a former astronaut, fighter pilot and NASA administrator. He sat down with Stuff magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak and Stuff editor Craig Wilson to talk about his illustrious and varied career, how seeing the earth from space changed the way he thinks about it, and how bicycles might be more dangerous than space shuttles.
South African tech journalist Toby Shapshak deleted the Facebook app from his phone. „We’ll look back a hundred of years and be horrified of how quickly we gave up our privacy. People will think: who would do something like that to get a free social service?“ Toby, who has interviewed both Nelson Mandela and Steve Jobs, still believes that technology can be a source for good. But he says it’s up to us to decide how we will use it. We met Toby at the LOGIN conference in Vilnius to discuss how to escape social media addiction, end online harassment and why he didn’t upload a single photo of his newborn son online. Join NYLA listeners community at https://www.patreon.com/NanookMultimedia
Toby Shapshak on innovation in Africa and mobile society Innovation + Society + Africa + Mobile + Future + Technology + STUFF ----more---- TRANSIT LOUNGE RADIO @ LOGIN 2018 Expert of Innovation in Africa KEYNOTE: Technology Toby Shapshak is the evangelist of better innovation – innovation that’s solving actual problems. For the past 15 years, he has been writing about technology and business innovations, and the impact it all has on Africa. His take on innovation born out of necessity became one of the most watched TED speeches ever. Toby started a reporter’s career by shadowing Nelson Mandela during his presidency; he then interviewed Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and has been featured in the New York Times. Today he’s the editor-in-chief and publisher of Stuff magazine, also a contributor to Forbes, Financial Mail, CNN, The Guardian, SxSW, and others "Innovation in Africa is the purest form: innovation out of necessity. Not Angry Birds, the innovations emerging from Africa allow farmers to check where they can get the best price for their produce, fishermen to be warned about storms, people to check whether medicines they are buying have expired, and rural cellphone users to send mobile money to each other using text messages. Even the pay–as–you–go payment system was pioneered in Africa." Shapshak has been writing about innovation and technology for the past 15 years and is writing a book on how it has become innovation out of necessity in Africa. He spoke at TED Global in June 2013 about how Africa is solving real problems for the rest of the world. East Africa accounts for about 80% of the world´s mobile money transactions, an industry that is projected to grow to $617–billion by 2016. All started in Kenya using the M–Pesa payment system which uses SMSes to send money like modern–day digital cheques. Now, half of Kenya´s GDP goes through mobile money. An estimated 80% of adults in Africa are unbanked, or some 326–million people. But they have a SIM card – it´s the bank card of Africa.With 1–billion people, Africa has 14% of the world´s population, most under the age of 30. The continent is where China was when its boom years began. Africa has been historically typecast as the “hopeless continent”. But a decade after being labelled that by The Economist, the magazine renamed it the “hopeful continent”. Six of the 10 fastest growing economies in the last decade were in Africa, according to The Economist. Sub–Saharan Africa´s real GDP growth rate has risen to an annual average of 5.7% over the past 10 years.And it is set to continue. The IMF forecasts that seven of the top 10 fastest–growing economies over the next five years will be on the continent. African economies will grow at 7% a year over the next 20 years, making sub–Saharan Africa the second–fastest growing region in the world after Asia. [Text from Shapshak.com / Edited Transcript tba]Toby Shapshak on STUFF Magazinehttps://stuff.co.za/author/tobyshapshak/ Other Writinghttp://shapshak.com/writing/ [Related] Quartz Africa: How a 20-year old mobile technology protocol is revolutionizing Africahttps://qz.com/1296120/how-a-20-year-old-mobile-technology-protocol-is-revolutionizing-africa/ TRANSIT LOUNGE RADIO @ LOGIN 2018 LOGIN 2018 – the first, largest, most uncompromising innovation bash in the Baltics. At LOGIN, the roadmap for INNOVATION is TECHNOLOGY x CREATIVITY x BUSINESS. Whether you’re a blockchain geek, a currencies philosopher or a sophisticated designer, if you believe your desk isn’t the only place where innovation happens – you must LOGIN! Content isn’t everything. Context is everything. Transit Lounge Radio brings you conversations from LOGIN 2018! Thank you for tuning in, we hope you've had as much fun listening as we did making the program. Transit Lounge Radio is independently produced, your support keeps the conversation flowing! Hang out in the Transit Lounge on facebook Reviews and stars on iTunes make us happy Listen on the TLR YouTube Channel
Stuff magazine's Toby Shapshak and Craig Wilson talk about CES 2018, Michael Jordaan's new banking venture, Bank Zero, Facebook's plans to bring personal posts to the forefront once more and Nintendo's Labo project.
TechCentral — Stuff magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak joins Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg to wrap up the biggest technology stories of 2017. Stories covered include bitcoin and cryptocurrencies; privacy and security; how Russian propagandists stole Twitter and misogynists hijacked Twitter; the death of privacy and security; the wholesale open-access network; drones; and fibre-to-the-home in South Africa. The panellists talk about what they think were the most important technology developments in 2017, too, and Toby has a R2D2 robot in the studio -- which attacked Regardt's laptop. Happy holidays, everyone. TalkCentral will return in 2018.
Stuff magazine's Toby Shapshak and Craig Wilson discuss the largest data breach to hit South Africa, the vulnerabilities discovered in the WPA2 Wi-Fi protocol, and the Ford Motor Company's robotic bottom for testing the longevity of its carseats.
Stuff magazine's Toby Shapshak and Craig Wilson sit down to talk about the confusing array of tech available for babies (and their sleep-deprived parents), ransomware attacks, Uber's latest woes and Facebook reaching and breaching the 2bn-user milestone.
Stuff magazine's Craig Wilson and Toby Shapshak talk about phablet-pioneer Samsung's upcoming phone launch and the recent SxSW festival Toby attended in Austin, Texas. Then they consider whether or not there's space for smart features in the luxury watch market, and talk about how Nintendo's Switch has fared in the weeks since it launched.
Stuff magazine's Toby Shapshak and Craig Wilson talk about Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and the various handsets and other gadgets that were unveiled, including Nokia's headline-grabbing 3310, Motorola's impressive plans for its mods, and what makes for a smartwatch they might actually want to own.
In the second episode of Stuffed, Stuff magazine's Toby Shapshak and Craig Wilson talk about Lego's new social network for whippersnappers, an AI beating a human at poker, the inherent fun/dorkery of Ninebot’s MiniPro, and the virtues of weighing ones gadgets.
Stuff publisher and editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak and Stuff editor Craig Wilson reflect on CES 2017, talk about mobile operator Vodacom's new zero-rated Facebook Flex service, consider Nintendo's renewed vigour, and reminisce about TVs that required four humans to carry them.