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Around the world in 2024, there was a continuing sense that the institutions we rely on were relentlessly failing us. So perhaps it’s unsurprising that it was a fearless piece of old-fashioned investigative journalism, exposing serious allegations against a powerful man, that prompted our readers to award a comfortable victory to Crikey’s 2024 person of […]
Eskom said that its 2024 financial year was “exceptionally challenging, operationally and financially.” Eskom has cited a once-off accounting adjustment relating to the spinoff of its transmission business, high diesel costs, and rampant electricity theft for the massive R55 billion after-tax loss for the year ended in March 2024. Reporting its 2023/24 financial results on […]
2024 has been interesting, with IKEA lowering prices across 63 countries. After years of steadily climbing costs, especially post-COVID due to supply chain issues, it’s a breath of fresh air to see IKEA passing some of these savings back to us. This is fantastic news for us, people who love hacking IKEA furniture. After all, […]
Posted by Donovan McMurray – Developer Relations Engineer Instagram, the popular photo and video sharing social networking service, is constantly delighting users with a best-in-class camera experience. Recently, Instagram launched another improvement on Android with their Night Mode implementation. As devices and their cameras become more and more capable, users expect better quality images in […]
The Red Ring of Death (RROD) was the bane of many an Xbox 360 owner. The problem was eventually solved, mostly, but memories of that hellish era lurk in the back of many a gamer’s mind. For a more cheery use of those same status lights, you might appreciate “Lightshow” from [Derf]. The concept is […]
A dazzling illumination event is lighting up Yokohama’s winter nights, particularly in the iconic Minato Mirai district. Popular spots such as Yokohama Landmark Tower and the Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel are glowing in vibrant hues, creating a magical atmosphere where the harbor, light, and music come together in perfect harmony. “The Highlight of Yokohama” […]
Learn English Language #EnglishFluency #LearnEnglish In today’s English listening practice we improve your fluency with some intriguing news stories from Britain’s mainstream media. We ask why has King Charles cut off Prince Andrew? Why does the NHS struggle with nutrition advice? And what does a knitted Christmas tree have to do with mental health? And […]
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is expected to light up the night sky this weekend. The Geminid meteor shower, which is called a meteor storm because of its intensity, is expected to peak some time between Saturday and Sunday. It has been known to produce more than 150 meteors an […]
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: Comfort Zone Matt felt like bringing an intentionally controversial topic, Niléane refuses to admit she’s created a sticky note-based task manager, and everyone gives the iPad some much needed love. Magic Rays of Light Sigmund and Devon discuss the Vision Pro’s gaming future, break down the […]