TalkCentral
Your hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about all things technology, local and international.
TalkCentral: Ep 226 - 'Where to next for DStv?'
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…
TalkCentral: Ep 225 - 'Home automation special'
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…
TalkCentral: Ep 224 - 'More bandwidth!'
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…
TalkCentral: Ep 223 - 'On the future of television'
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…
TalkCentral: Ep 222 - 'Special guest Lars Reichelt'
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…
TalkCentral: Ep 221 - 'Unravelled'
On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg discuss the big Vumatel sale to Remgro's Community Investment Ventures Holdings. Also in the show, telecommunications operators, led by Cell C, take communications regulator Icasa to court over the new data regulations; Vodacom ordered to withdraw its "best network"…
TalkCentral: Ep 220 - 'It's just not cricket'
On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about the week's biggest technology news, including Telkom's earnings update, Netflix (briefly) becoming the world's most valuable technology company and why the FBI wants you to reboot your router. Also on the show this week, Duncan buys his…
TalkCentral: Ep 219 - 'George and his bitcoin machine'
In the TalkCentral podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the new bitcoin ATM installed at Duncan's local Spar in Johannesburg. Also this week, the latest on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, DStv to launch a streaming-only option, OpenView HD to get its own news…
TalkCentral: Ep 218 - 'Pay-TV debate rages'
In the TalkCentral podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about communications regulator Icasa's hearings last week on pay-television in South Africa. What was said, and what is likely to happen? Also this week, communications minister Nomvula Mokonyane promises action on digital migration -- and why…
TalkCentral: Ep 217 - 'One for the team'
On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the suspension of Usaasa CEO Lumko Mtimde. Also on the podcast this week, they talk about why Facebook might soon have a paid tier, Icasa's plan to probe MultiChoice’s dominance in pay TV, Apple's share price hitting…
TalkCentral: Ep 216 - 'Out of bundle no more'
In this Freedom Day long weekend episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg unpack Icasa's new regulations dealing with data. What do they say? How will they impact users? And are they any good? Also this week, US tech companies keep on trucking, yet another subsea cable…
TalkCentral: Ep 215 - 'Allo, Google?'
In this week's episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about Google's desperately confused instant messaging strategy. What's gone wrong, and why the company's plan to fix it might not work (again). Also this week, Openserve introduces 200Mbit/s home fibre (as first reported on TechCentral), more…
TalkCentral: Ep 214 - 'Digital radio in South Africa'
In this episode of TalkCentral, your hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the steps communications regulator Icasa is taking to possibly introduce digital radio broadcasting in South Africa -- what is it exactly, and should we be excited? Also on the show this week, there are…
TalkCentral: Ep 213 - 'Live on the Tube'
***We apologise for the slightly inferior quality of the audio in this week's recording.*** On this episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg talk about Huawei's new smartphones, the P20 and P20 Pro, after having some hands-on time with the Chinese company's new devices. Also this week,…
TalkCentral: Ep 212 - 'Gigabit fibre'
On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the week's big technology stories, including EOH’s financial results. Also on the show this week, Facebook’s travails and Huawei’s new phones - and Duncan is wondering whether market failure in telecoms is nothing but a fallacy. Listen…
TalkCentral: Ep 211 - 'Battle royale'
On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the launch of streaming music giant Spotify in South Africa and what it means for local music lovers. Also this week, they discuss EOH's share price rout and Broadcom abandoning its bid for Qualcomm. They also remember…
TalkCentral: Ep 210 - 'Whoa-an!'
In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about government's workshop on the Electronic Communications Act and the planned wholesale open-access network. Also this week, a look at MTN's financial results, Spotify's (imminent) launch in South Africa and Android users are now more loyal that…
TalkCentral: Ep 209 - 'Size matters'
On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are joined by a lively chat room to discuss the best new phones from Mobile World Congress, including the new models from HMD Global, Sony and Samsung. Also on the show this week, the rumoured 6.5-inch iPhone X, the…
TalkCentral: Ep 208 - 'Hola, Barcelona'
On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg preview what's expected at Mobile World Congress 2018, which kicks off on Monday. What new phones are coming, and what will be the talk of Barcelona next week? Also on the show, a discussion about the Cell C and…
TalkCentral: Ep 207 - 'After Zexit'
On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg discuss Jacob Zuma's resignation and the possibility of a major overhaul of the departments that set policy for the ICT sector. A re-merger of the departments of communications and telecommunications & postal services may be on the cards. Who…