South African Tech Newsletter - January

Tech news, reviews and features from independent South African publishers

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So what happened in SA tech this month? Here's all you need to know. Plus a few reviews and features to dive into.

News

Alphabet's DeepMind launches AI-related scholarships across Africa - htxt

DeepMind and AIMS are launching scholarships for African students focused on expanding the continent's AI field.

https://htxt.co.za/2023/01/31/alphabets-deepmind-launches-ai-related-scholarships-across-africa/

Popular Mechanics South Africa shuts down

Popular Mechanics South Africa is going out of print.

https://meggwrites.com/2023/01/17/popular-mechanics-south-africa-shuts-down/

WhatsApp Linked Devices Feature Now Lets You Link Android Phones - Reframed

The latest WhatsApp Android update includes an upgrade to the Linked Device feature and allows you to link WhatsApp on a new phone.

https://reframed.co/whatsapp-linked-devices-feature-now-lets-you-link-android-phones/

Latest MacBook Pro devices now available for pre-order in SA - htxt

Apple's recently announced M2-powered MacBook Pro notebooks are now available for pre-order in the local market.

https://htxt.co.za/2023/01/20/latest-macbook-pro-devices-now-available-for-pre-order-in-sa/

Honor X9a launched in South Africa: price and details

Here’s what to know about the Honor X9a, including its price for South Africa.

https://meggwrites.com/2023/01/31/honor-x9a-launched-in-south-africa-price/

When will Black Panther: Wakanda Forever launch on Disney+?

For those who have been waiting to see the second Black Panther movie via streaming, Disney has announced the launch date for Wakanda Forever on Disney+.

https://meggwrites.com/2023/01/13/when-will-black-panter-wakanda-forever-launch-on-disney/

Reviews

LG 65-inch QNED 806 review: premium visuals, great performance

Here’s how LG’s 65-inch QNED 806 performed during daily use.

https://meggwrites.com/2023/01/31/lg-65-inch-qned-806-review-premium-visuals-great-performance/

The Menu review – Dark satire made smashed burger style

Dark comedy The Menu, starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, is here to ensure that the rich and powerful get their just desserts. Literally. And it’s now on Disney+.

https://www.pfangirl.com/review/the-menu-film-review/

M3GAN review – AI dolls are a girl’s best friend

More Chucky, less Annabelle, M3GAN is the new killer doll on the street. Building on the viral success of its trailer, the sci-fi horror film is the first big box office hit of 2023.

https://www.pfangirl.com/review/m3gan-review/

Opinion & Features

Our top 5 Switch games to play during loadshedding - htxt

Years of loadshedding and testing Switch games have brought us to this.

https://htxt.co.za/2023/01/16/our-top-5-switch-games-to-play-during-loadshedding/