Here's a roundup of the news, reviews, and insights from independent South African tech publishers for spooky season!

News

ISPs have 3 months to comply with these new online laws - Hypertext — htxt.co.za

ISPs in South Africa have 90 days to submit reports to the Film and Publication Board or face heavy fines.

TCL launches affordable R3900 5G smartphone in South Africa – Tech Valkyrie — meggwrites.com

TCL Communication has launched one of the most affordable 5G smartphones in South Africa - the TCL 20 R 5G.

4 South African podcasts get funding from Spotify – Tech Valkyrie — meggwrites.com

Four local podcasts have received funding from Spotify. Find out more about them here.

Reviews

Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities review – A Trick or Treat mix of surprises, scares and wonders – Pfangirl.com — www.pfangirl.com

Mixing dark fantasy and horror, new Netflix anthology series Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities is an 8-episode treat just in time for Halloween.

Discovery Bank Purple account test 3 months in — www.nafisa.co.za

I've been testing a Discovery Bank purple account for 3 months

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Review – Spark Wars – Pfangirl.com — www.pfangirl.com

While most sequels offer refinement and improvements, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope goes the extra mile by implementing ambitious ideas that stick the landing.

Opinion

The African shaped hole in game launch maps is very annoying - Hypertext — htxt.co.za

Africa keeps getting left out of release maps and looking at the growth of gaming in the region, this makes no sense.