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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 iPhone users, according to a new report. Plus, SAP comes clean on its Gupta dealings. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is DJ Pro, while Duncan has another (brief) chat about the Vivaldi browser. Podcast website

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 race to get to a trillion-dollar market cap and when we can expect to see the first 5G devices and what they'll be. Listen to the show to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Duncan's pick this week is the Vivaldi Web browser, while Regardt has chosen Flume. There's also a bonus pick from Martin Coetzee in the chat room, who has chosen the NESPi Case for Raspberri Pi Podcast website

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 Blue Label Telecoms results, smartphone sales decline for the first time ever, more thoughts on the wholesale open-access network and new iPads are coming. Listen to the show who's been named winner and loser of the week. Duncan's pick this week is Stars, while Regardt has picked the financial Excel sheet from Sam Beckbessinger, who has just published a new book on how to manage your money better. Podcast website

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 might be the political head of this new ICT ministry? Also this week, Standard Bank appears to be building a mobile virtual network operator, Google expands ad-blocking in Chrome (and why it's a good thing) and why crypto miners are undermining the search for aliens. Listen to the show to find out who's been named winner and loser of the week. Duncan's pick this week is mechanical keyboards, and specifically the Corsair K95 Platinum, while Regardt has chosen Kingdom Rush for Android and iOS. Podcast website

Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are back for another packed episode of technology news. In the show this week, Elon Musk puts a Tesla in space - and why it was such a monumental achievement. Duncan and Regardt discuss the event in detail - including why there was a towel in the car's glove compartment. Also this week, a discussion on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, MultiChoice's divorce from ANN7 and Nvidia's soaring stock price. Duncan doesn't have a pick this week, but Regardt has chosen Nedbank's new app. Download or stream the show to find out who's been picked as the winner and loser of the week - it's the same person! Podcast website

Regardt van der Berg is in Cape Town this week, while Duncan McLeod is holding the fort in Johannesburg. They talk, using an app called Discord, about the week's biggest technology news, including UK Prime Minister Theresa May's battle with big tech companies over encryption. Also on the show this week, Naspers's incredible share performance relative to big global tech companies and the new movie about Commodore International. Regardt's pick this week is MegaN64, while Duncan has chosen Discord. Listen to the show to find out who's been chosen as winner and loser of the week. Podcast website

In this episode, your hosts Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the week's biggest technology stories, including Michael Jordaan and Yatin Narsai's new digital bank. Also in the episode, they delve into Cell C's plan to make acquisitions, bitcoin's crash and the SABC's soon-to-be-appointed chief operating officer. Download or stream the show to find out who's been chosen as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is familyguyyourself.com, while Duncan has chosen TCL's MoveTime Family Watch MT30. Podcast website

In the first episode of TalkCentral for 2018, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about MTN's 5G trial. Also this week, they discuss the best and worst performing tech shares on the JSE and the chip security debacle. And HTC has a new Vive. Stream or download the show to catch the first tech quiz of the year, and hear more about Duncan and Regardt's picks of the week. Regardt has chosen EtreCheck for macOS, while Duncan's pick is the Nitecore MH40GT flashlight. Podcast website

Stuff magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak joins Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg to wrap up the biggest technology stories of 2017. Stories covered include bitcoin and cryptocurrencies; privacy and security; how Russian propagandists stole Twitter and misogynists hijacked Twitter; the death of privacy and security; the wholesale open-access network; drones; and fibre-to-the-home in South Africa. The panellists talk about what they think were the most important technology developments in 2017, too, and Toby has a R2D2 robot in the studio -- which attacked Regardt's laptop. Happy holidays, everyone. TalkCentral will return in 2018. Podcast website

In the penultimate episode of TalkCentral for 2017, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg delve into the week's big technology news, including Amazon Web Services' deal with Teraco. Also this week, they look at Asher Bohbot's return to EOH and the South African Revenue Service's plan to track your bitcoin transactions. Listen to the show to find out who has been chosen as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Red Dead Redemption (and its upcoming sequel), while Duncan has chosen Action Launcher for Android. Podcast website

Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg celebrate the 200th episode of TalkCentral. In the podcast this week, they chat about the dramatic fall in EOH's share price and why it happened. Also this week, MultiChoice's troubles over its channel supply agreements with the SABC and ANN7 and why a parliamentary probe is a great idea. Plus, Qualcomm's push into the PC market and more on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill. Listen to the podcast to find out who has been named is winner and loser of the week. Duncan and Regardt also choose their picks of the year -- find out why Regardt has chosen the HTC Vive and why Duncan has picked Zapper and Snapscan. Podcast website

In this episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the controversy surrounding MultiChoice's channel supply deals with the SABC and ANN7. Also this week, communications regulator Icasa wants data to expire after a minimum of three years -- what does this mean? -- and we ask: was Black Friday a waste of time? On the agenda, too, is bitcoin hitting US$10 000. Plus, a quick look at the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill. Download or stream the show to find out why WumDrop is our winner this week and why Takealot is our loser (it's not hard to guess why). Regardt's pick this week is Litratorch, while Duncan has two picks: Flightradar24 and Party Hard. Podcast website

In this bumper edition of the podcast, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are joined by Steven Ambrose to talk about the year in smartphones - from Samsung to Huawei and Apple to Sony. We take a deep dive into the best and worst handsets of the year, and how the manufacturers are faring against one another. Also in the show this week, Tesla's new Roadster super car and electric truck, plus our views on ANN7 and DStv. Regardt has picked Plantronics' Backbeat Pro 2 SE noise-cancelling headphones, while Duncan has chosen Firefox 57 (Quantum) and Steven raves about the Nokia 8 smartphone. Listen to the show to find out who's been named winner and loser of the week. Podcast website

On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about Cell C's new Black video entertainment platform. Is it any good? And can it make headway in an already very competitive market? Also this week, the Hetzner data breach and what it means, bitcoin is going bananas, Google Street View in South Africa's national parks, and MTN vs Turkcell. Stream or download the show to find out who has been chosen as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the Plantronics Voyager 5200 UC, while Duncan has chosen Paid Apps Gone Free for Android. Podcast website

In this episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are joined by ICT industry "warhorse" Richard Fearon to chat about the week's big technology news, including the stunning financial results from Amazon and Microsoft. Also in the show this week, US tech stocks are going bananas, another submarine cable is coming to South Africa and iPhone X pre-orders sell out in 30 minutes. Stream or download the show to find out who's been named winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week in the Logitech Wonderboom speaker, while Duncan has chosen Teleport for Android and iOS. Podcast website

What a week! In this episode of TechCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg wrap up the big news around the "master deeds" data leak - how it unfolded and what it means. Also this week, President Jacob Zuma reshuffles his cabinet -- giving us yet another communications minister. Huawei has launched the Mate 10 smartphone. And 5G smartphones are coming as Qualcomm tests a new chipset. Stream or download the podcast to find out who's been picked as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Wiral while Duncan promises to have a pick for next week's show. Podcast website

It's Friday (the 13th) and that means it's time to talk tech. In this week's episode of TalkCentral, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the imminent launch of South Africa's first (trial) 5G network. Also in the show this week, government backtracks on its plan to sell Telkom to bail out South African Airways, bitcoin is on a tear and mother nature goes berserk. Listen to the show to find out who's been chosen as winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Gemini 2 for macOS, while Duncan has picked Facebook Messenger Lite for Android. Podcast website

On the show this week, Regardt van der Berg and Duncan McLeod are at South Africa's biggest electronic entertainment exhibition, rAge. And there's plenty to see - and talk about - from high-end gaming rigs to e-sports and from cosplay to virtual reality. Also on the show this week, Vodacom's share price gets smacked after the Competition Commission launches a probe and a discussion on 5G technology. Listen to the show to find out who's been named winner and loser of the week. Duncan's pick this week is My Device for Android, while Regardt has chosen Samsung's 49-inch CHG90 QLED gaming monitor. Podcast website

On TalkCentral this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about Elon Musk's plan to reduce planetary travel -- and why did he call the rocket ship "BGR"? Also this week, thoughts on the new Star Trek TV series, available in South Africa on Netflix. Plus FNB's new smartphones and GoPro's new cameras. Stream or download the show to find out who's been named winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is the PolarPro Grip, while Duncan has chosen The After On Podcast. Podcast website

It's the weekend, and that means it's TalkCentral time. In this week's podcast, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the biggest technology news, including the improvements MultiChoice has announced to DStv Now. Also in the show this week, Duncan and Regardt look at the local launch of Kwese Play, the out-of-bundle mobile data conundrum, a look back at the big Apple keynote and Google's interesting deal with phone maker HTC. Listen to the show to find out who’s been named winner and loser of the week. Regardt's pick this week is Pocket God, while Duncan has two picks: Microsoft Exchange Online and Thimbleweed Park. Podcast website