Now, you might be thinking: “Eish! Rand is low! Sit down with your sex toys!” But think again! In challenging times, prioritising self-care, including sexual well-being, can accelerate self-actualisation and elevate lived experience. While there are creative household-item alternatives, such as ropes or candles, that can spice up intimacy on a budget, it’s important to…
In today’s social media landscape, where everyone is a content creator, we’ve witnessed the rise of vlogs capturing mundane moments like setting up cameras just to crawl back into bed and simulate waking up again. This era of digital information, short-form videos, and ultra-HD sharing has paved the way for Samsung to introduce the ultimate…
Depictions of the future are often incredibly divisive. On the one hand, we have the ‘promise of technology’; a future where society thrives in tandem with technology. And, on the other, an almost apocalyptic picture of humanity at war with technology. Yet, despite the numerous films and novels about technology leading to the extinction of…
With its innovative features, immersive experiences, exceptional visuals and lifelike audio, Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset has generated widespread excitement. The imminent release of the Vision Pro in early 2024 is poised to have a profound impact on the mixed-reality technology industry. However, the premium price of $3,500 may restrict access for certain users, which…
Years ago, I became captivated by design futures with an emphasis on decolonising tech narratives. Also referred to as speculative design, this field critically explores future design proposals by examining the intersection of science, technology and humanity. It directly addresses issues like climate change and inequality. Unlike commercial design, design futures prioritise sustainability and alternative…
Big tech’s impact on society is more pronounced than ever and it is said to be successful because it works. Whether it solves industrial, logistical, or biomedical problems, on the surface digital technology is sold as generally good for the future of humanity. To some extent, it is even linked to freedom and prosperity, but…
Nothing in fashion can be made without the human hand. Yet, the venture capitalists and Silicon Valley tech bros are insistent that artificial intelligence, social media algorithms, NFTs, and blockchain technology will improve the industry — they need to be stopped. The fashion industry has always been a utopia for outcasts, weirdos, and rejects —…
The fashion-forward Galaxy Z Flip4 with FlexCam was introduced to the world this August, as the ultimate tool for self-expression. This is more of what makes Samsung foldables great; packed into a compact and customisable clamshell design and adding key features including an upgraded camera experience, a larger battery (terms and conditions apply) and expanded…
Life is about expressing your style and there isn’t much that says more about you than what you wear. However, when it comes to choosing between the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G, your preference can be your new most talked-about accessory. With both devices featuring a 5 000mAh battery that lasts up to…
On the 12th of February 2022, Twitter user, @dt_chain bought an NFT for 8,000ETH or, in layman terms, $23 million, making it one of the most expensive NFTs ever sold – the first being Beeples The First 5000 Days which sold for a whopping $69 million at Christie’s. Let’s put this into perspective, according to…
My relationship with music and technology is helping me carve an image of myself in the future. It gives me self-expression tools to takes risks with my art showing alternative narratives to the world…I consider myself an alien, a non-conformist who is addicted to sci-fi and the sensuality of the other. GLOR1A tells KALTBLUT Magazine in anticipation…
Cuss Group is a Johannesburg based art collective. Formed in 2011, the group uses video, installation and performance to explore the commercial, cultural and technological forces that shape the complex realities of post-apartheid, hyper-capitalist South Africa. As one of the first local art collectives to focus on digital technologies, they have wildly shown their work…
