TalkCentral
Your hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about all things technology, local and international.
TalkCentral: Ep 160 - 'Snake on a podcast'
On TalkCentral this week, Internet Solutions is buying MWeb, Nokia’s making a comeback (kind of), the Orange Online Store is no more and Netflix now offers downloads. Regardt's pick this week is Morgaw Saddle Adjust for iOS and Android, while Duncan has picked Zumalator, also for iOS and Android.
TalkCentral: Ep 159 - 'Grey Friday'
On TalkCentral this week, we chat Black Friday. But not for long, because there's real news, too - like MTN vowing to take market share from Vodacom and Cell C’s BEE shareholder suing it over the planned restructuring. Also this week, the mystery around the SA Connect tender and plenty…
The TalkCentral Interview: 'Shameel Joosub'
This is a special edition of TalkCentral recorded on Monday, 14 November 2016. At Vodacom's results presentation for the six months to 30 September 2016, TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod sat down with the group's CEO, Shameel Joosub, to talk about Vodacom's new video-on-demand platform, called Vodacom On Demand. Also in…
TalkCentral: Ep 158 - 'Archie and Veronica'
In this week's show, the Internet in South Africa turns 25. We look back at how Mike Lawrie helped establish the first Internet protocol connection to the US. Also this week, FedGroup’s interesting new model to make money from solar panels, ex-Icasa chairman Stephen Mncube dies, the South African firm…
TalkCentral: Ep 157 - 'Your credit card or mine?'
It's podcast time! In this week's show, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about the big Apple and Microsoft keynotes -- the new MacBook Pros, the stunning all-in-one Surface Studio PC from Microsoft and the next big update to Windows 10 Also this week, three new subsea cables…
TalkCentral: Ep 156 - 'Hello (again), Moto!'
In South Africa's premier technology podcast this week: Vumatel's acquisition of Fibrehoods, Cell C's financial results, next week's MacBook Pro refresh, the doomed Samsung Galaxy Note7 and more on the ICT policy white paper. Picks this week are the Moto Z and Moto Mods (Duncan) and Google Cardboard v2 (Regardt)…
TalkCentral: Ep 155 - 'All the rAge'
This week's episode of TalkCentral was recorded at the rAge expo at the Northgate Dome. Your hosts, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg, chat about this year's action-packed show. Also this week, the ICT policy white paper debacle, new Google phones, FNB's tap-and-go payments and the Blue Label Telecoms/Cell…
TalkCentral: Ep 154 - 'Growler'
In the latest episode of TalkCentral, we chat about Siyabonga Cwele vs Icasa, the ICT white paper, the end of BlackBerry smartphones, iPhone 7 pricing in South Africa, Nu Metro's new 4DX theatres and new PVR from DStv. Regardt's pick this week is UberEats, while Duncan has picked Plex.
TalkCentral: Ep 153 - 'The King Slayer' nusu3prk
In the latest episode of TalkCentral, we chat about digital terrestrial television (it’s not good news). Plus: organised religion get into the telecommunications business, MTN kills Mobile Money and the Samsung Note7 debacle. nusu3prk
TalkCentral: Ep 152 - 'How to milk a sheep'
In this episode, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about the iPhone 7 and Watch Series 2 launch. Also this week, ADSL prices come tumbling down, Tshwane Wi-Fi to be reviewed by the new DA mayor and the latest on the spectrum debacle. Regardt's pick this week is…
TalkCentral: Ep 151 - 'Codpast'
In this extended edition of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about South Africa's spectrum mess, the iPhone 7, FNB's new smartphones and Garmin's elegant (and expensive) new sports watch. Picks this week are PriceCheck and DJI Osmo.
TalkCentral: Ep 150 - 'The Pokémon election'
In this episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about telecommunications minister Siyabonga Cwele vs communications regulator Icasa, ask whether we've seen "peak Apple" and look at the Google and Facebook results. Picks this week are the IEC South Africa and News24 Elections apps, as well…
TalkCentral: Ep 149 - 'FreeMe, Seymour'
In this episode, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about Telkom's FreeMe packages, which look set to rock the mobile industry. Also this week, has Telkom changed its spots? Plus Icasa's spectrum auction, and Pokemon Go. Tune in.
TalkCentral: Ep 148 - 'Ken sent me'
In this episode of TalkCentral, your hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn, 4Di Capital's new tech fund, LifeQ's deal with Garmin, ShowMax on DStv and Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference. Picks this week are the Sony Xperia X (Duncan) and the 15 000mAh…
TalkCentral: Ep 147 - 'Decrypted'
On TalkCentral this week, your hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the court judgment against Faith Muthambi over set-top boxes. Also this week, fire at Icasa’s offices, thieves walking off with Telkom’s network, turnaround at Gijima and the new Top Gear.
TalkCentral: Ep 146 - 'Okay, Google'
In the latest episode of TalkCentral, hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about Google's I/O 2016 developer conference, big changes happening at MTN South Africa and the return of Nokia-branded mobile phones.
TalkCentral: Ep 145 - 'David vs Goliath'
In the latest episode of TalkCentral, hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about Nkosana Makate’s victory over Vodacom at the constitutional court, local ISPs coming out in support of net neutrality (why now?) and MTN trialling LTE-U (but was it really first in Africa, or even in…
TalkCentral: Ep 144 - 'Drones over Clarens'
In this edition of TalkCentral, your hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about the new Africa-1 cable system, Vumatel raising more funding, MTN's Nigerian headache and long-serving MP Dene Smuts passing away.
TalkCentral: Ep 143 - 'Oh, about four inches'
In this edition of TalkCentral, your hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg tackle Apple's new iPhone and iPad, Microsoft's Build conference, South Africa's spectrum crisis and the best April Fools' Day jokes.
TalkCentral: Ep 142 - 'Dr Who?'
In episode 142 of TalkCentral: Net1 UEPS Technologies CEO Serge Belamant’s fake degree, the latest on MTN in Nigeria, government’s paltry allocation for South Africa Connect (and why that’s probably a good thing), and interesting appointments at Huge Group.