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In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the launch of Samsung's new flagship "phablet", the Galaxy Note9. Also on the show this week, MTN and Vodacom are squabbling at the Advertising Standards Authority again, Google ads could soon be coming to an outdoor billboard near you and Android 9 Pie is here. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the game SpyParty, while Duncan has chosen the Nikon AF-S 40mm f/2.8 G DX macro lens. We record live on Sundays at 1pm at live.techcentral.co.za. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show on 0719991111. Voice notes might be used in a future episode. Podcast website

In this episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the week's biggest tech news. In the show this week, Apple is now a trillion-dollar company and Huawei is the world's second largest smartphone maker. Also this week, Liquid Telecom's plans to monetise its radio frequency spectrum and an insane new camera lens for taking pictures of bugs. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the zombie game Dying Light, while Duncan has chosen the MirrorLab photo app for Android. Feedback? Send a WhatsApp message to 0719991111. Voice notes may be included in future shows. Podcast website

In the podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about rumours of a new foldable Samsung flagship smartphone and the growing importance of WhatsApp as a communications platform in South Africa. Also in the show, they chat about a new Apple patent that suggests your MacBook may in future charge your iPhone or Watch. Plus: the impending launch of Samsung Pay tap-and-go payments in South Africa. And there's a discussion on mirrorless vs single-lens reflex cameras - and photography more broadly. Listen to the show to find out who's been named as winner and loser of the week. Regardt has two picks this week, the Fujifilm X-H1 mirrorless camera and the new Lego store in Sandton, while Duncan has chosen a bundle of four photography video books by Chelsea and Tony Northrup. Remember, you can WhatsApp the show on 0719991111. We record live on Sundays at 1pm at live.techcentral.co.za. Podcast website

In this episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg unpack the European Union's record €4.3-billion fine against Google over Android - is it justified, or is the EU simply interfering in a market that doesn't need regulating? Also on the show this week, they chat about the impending layoffs at Internet Solutions, Tbo Touch's new video-streaming platform, Stephen van Coller joining EOH as new group CEO and Project Loon Internet balloons coming to Kenya. Listen to the show to find out who's been chosen as winner and loser of the week. Duncan's pick this week is the Jabra Elite 65t, while Regardt has chosen Dell's new 13-inch XPS two-in-one ultraportable. Please send questions or comments via WhatsApp to 0719991111. Voice notes might be included in the next show. Podcast website

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 the SuperSport channels to all subscribers, and Adobe Photoshop is coming to the iPad. Listen to the show to hear who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Amaryllo iCare FHD security camera, while Duncan has chosen the new South African fintech/cryptocurrency start-up BitFund. We record the show live on Sundays at 1pm. To be included in the show, please send questions and comments via WhatsApp voice note to 0719991111. Podcast website

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 - using everything from Plex to DStv Now and YouTube to Netflix. He also explains how he is dabbling with home automation, including intelligent lighting and smart speakers. It's a fascinating discussion and what is possible for those wanting to automate their homes, without breaking the bank. Also in the show this week, the trio talk about Telkom's aggressively priced new FreeMe voice bundles and Teraco's big data centre expansion plans. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Holo for Android and iOS; Duncan has chosen the book Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, by Yuval Noah Harari; and Glen has picked the Amazon Echo Dot. Send a WhatsAp

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 Atlantic Cable System, or Sacs, mean for broadband prices and Internet latency? Also this week, the newspaper formerly known as The New Age has closed down - is Mzwanele Manyi's 24-hour news channel next? Plus, Duncan talks about communications minister Nomvula Mokonyane's big press conference on the SABC and digital terrestrial television, while Regardt chats about a new "secret" and "pocketable" Surface computer that may or may not be coming from Microsoft (we hope it does see the light of day). Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is PinballFundi.com, while Duncan has chosen EarTrumpet for Windows. Remember, you can participate in the show. We record live on Sundays at 1

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 Naspers/MultiChoice financial results and subscriber numbers; sports rights; streaming; YouTube as a TV platform; and the meaning of Facebook's IGTV. Also in the show this week, the fibre industry versus the City of Tswhane, Vox is said to be for sale and Intel's CEO falls on his sword. Listen to the show to find out who has been picked as winner and loser of the week. Aki's pick this week is the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Regardt has chosen IGTV (with PUBG as a bonus pick) and Duncan's gone for the Podcasts app from Google. We welcome your feedback on the show. Please send comments and questions via WhatsApp to 0719991111. Podcast website

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 Cell C in 2011 and provides his (now outsider) views on what has been happening in South Africa politically and on the country's telecommunications industry specifically. In this week's show, the trio speak about Liberty's cyberattack, the ongoing "best network" fight between MTN and Vodacom, the return of load shedding and the expiry of net neutrality rules in the US. Listen to the podcast to find out who has been selected as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Lenovo Legion Y720 gaming laptop, Duncan has chosen Easy Voice Recorder Pro for Android and Lars's pick is the DJI Mavick Air drone (perfect for flying in the Swiss Alps). If you have any feedback on the show or any questions you'd like to ask the prese

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" claim; and Google bars AI for weapons but continues to work with the military. Listen to the show to find who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is QuickLook for Windows 10, while Duncan has chosen SteamWorld Dig 2 (and Unravel Two from Electronic Arts). To take part in the show, send a WhatsApp voice note to 0719991111. The podcast is recorded live on Sundays at live.techcentral.co.za. Podcast website

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 first crypto money, Europe's data privacy regulations come into effect and the new Battlefield V trailer looks amazing. Listen the show to find out who's been chosen as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Netgear Orbi router, while Duncan has chosen Netflix series Manhunt Unabomber. Please send a WhatsApp voice note 0719991111 to be included in the next show. Podcast website

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 channel and Regardt talks about Microsoft’s new Xbox Adaptive Controller. Listen to the show to find out who's been named winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Dropbox's extended version history option, while Duncan has chosen the game Stellaris, a space strategy which was on special on Steam at the time of recording. Podcast website

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 Duncan is not holding his breath -- and Naspers flips its stake in India's Flipkart to Walmart. Plus, Vodacom wants 5G spectrum allocated now and Regardt gives his views on Google's developer conference keynotes. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Paragon HFS+ for Windows, while Duncan has chosen the city-building survival game Frostpunk. Podcast website

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 a new record high on its march to $1 trillion and this week's Google I/O developer conference - what you should expect. Regardt's pick this week is Autodesk Sketchbook, while Duncan has chosen the book Indentured: Behind the scenes at Gupta TV. Podcast website

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 planned to connect South Africa (this time with the US) and Gmail has a fresh new look. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's picks this week are Netflix's Lost in Space and pickvideo.net, while Duncan has chosen the instant messaging platform Signal. Podcast website

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 South Africans potentially exposed in the Facebook data scandal, ZTE's fight with the US government and a new JPEG picture format is coming. Listen to the show to find out who has been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF gaming laptop, while Duncan has chosen Yahoo Finance. Podcast website

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 signs of spring in the South African economy, says the CEO of Pinnacle. Plus, Xiaomi might be buying GoPro, Telegram is banned in Russia and Apple's HomePod speaker sales disappoint. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week in HP's 17-inch Omen gaming laptop, while Duncan has picked porting.co.za for looking up which network South African phone numbers are on. Podcast website

***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, should South Africa introduce unfettered spectrum trading and MTN's unbelievable diesel consumption figures and Listen to the show to find out who's been named winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Crypto Collab Double IPA by Mad Giant and Aegir Brewing while Duncan has chosen PressReader for iPad. Podcast website

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 to the show to find out who's been named as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's picks this week are Cell C's 1Gbit/s fibre connection and Netgear's high-end Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 router, while Duncan has chosen Telegeography's 2018 submarine cable map and Telkom's new online store. Podcast website

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 the life and times of South African ICT industry veteran Brian Seligmann, who passed away this week. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Duncan's pick this week is Spotify, while Regardt has chosen Fortnite Battle Royale. Podcast website