Best T2s2 Podcasts (2024)

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Innovation in risk, yes risk, with FNB’s chief risk officer Emma Mer – Stuff 20:29

28d ago20:29

20:29

Risk isn’t a word that consumers often use, but banks are obsessed with it – as they should be, Emma Mer, Chief Risk Officer at FNB, tells Stuff editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak. Read more on Stuff.

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Why contactless payments are more secure, with FNB Card’s head of fraud Chris Boxall – Stuff 23:52

2M ago23:52

23:52

Digital wallets have rapidly become the default means for anyone with a smartphone to use for contactless payments. But are these payment methods have become more sophisticated, so have the criminals, FNB Card’s head of fraud Chris Boxall tells Stuff editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak. Read more on Stuff.…

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The future of AI, with FNB's chief data officer Christoph Nieuwoudt – Stuff 31:22

3M ago31:22

31:22

Any conversation with Dr Christoph Nieuwoudt – FNB’s chief data and analytics officer – is always a meandering journey across a range of fields. He delves into how artificial intelligence is a game changer, and specifically about the immediate gains of generative AI, he tells Stuff editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak. Read more on Stuff.…

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The future of payments is contactless, with FNB's Ashley Saffy – T2S2 25:13

4M ago25:13

25:13

Where credit cards replaced cheques, virtual cards have replaced plastic ones. But the evolution of payments isn’t over yet, as its contactless future shows, as Ashley Saffy, head of spend and customer value management at FNB Card, tells tuff editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak. Read more on Stuff.

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How to nav-igate your life, with FNB's nav chief Jolandé Duvenage – Stuff 21:30

5M ago21:30

21:30

Jolandé Duvenage is the chief imaginer for FNB’s nav» offering. The bank wants to make it easier to buy or sell a car or a house, value them and insure them, whiel hopefully increasing your financial literacy, Duvenage tells Stuff editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak. Read more on Stuff.

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Talking folding glass with Samsung’s Justin Hume and Zahir Cajee – Stuff 18:38

1y ago18:38

18:38

Samsung’s new Galaxy Fold 5 and Flip 5 have folding glass screens, an engineering innovation that still delights Stuff editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak. Mobile executives Justin Hume and Zahir Cajee join in the geek out. Read more on Stuff.

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Stuff sits down with Samsung Consumer Electronics’ Director Michael van Lier 34:03

2y ago34:03

34:03

Stuff editor Brett Venter sat down with Samsung Consumer Electronics’ Director Michael van Lier (more than once, as it happens). On the menu was everything Samsung’s Electronics division is bringing to South Africa in the near future. Plus, a batch of interesting items that are already here, like a wardrobe that cleans your clothing, customizable f…

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Cybersecurity: “Prepare our laziness in advance” with Toby Shapshak 17:16

2y ago17:16

17:16

Using free public WiFi has its risks, not least other users snooping on your data. It may seem like a convenience, especially while travelling overseas, but you should never use it without a VPN. These virtual private networks create a secure tunnel, as it were, that other users on the same network can’t peer into or access your data. It’s one of t…

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Toby chats to Sonos' Jeff and Joe from New York City 20:06

2+ y ago20:06

20:06

The Sonos Ray has just been released. Listen to Toby Shapshak chat with Jeff and Joe from Sonos in New York City. They talk shop about everything Sonos.

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Toby Shapshak chats with Ben Amadasun, Netflix's Director of content in Africa 20:40

2+ y ago20:40

20:40

Stuff's Toby Shapshak chats to Africa's Netflix Ben Amadasun.

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How Sonos products found their way to South Africa 36:18

2+ y ago36:18

36:18

Stuff's publisher and editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak sat down with the director of Planetworld, Maurice Van Heerden, to chat about how he came to bring Sonos products (among others) to SA. Planetworld is an importer and distributor of audio products from a number of high-end manufacturers for a range of applications including car audio, home theatre…

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How HMD Global and its Nokia phones have positioned themselves in the South African market 18:20

2+ y ago18:20

18:20

Stuff's publisher and editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak spoke to HMD Global CEO Florian Seiche while he was in the country. They touch on some of the ways HMD Global and its Nokia devices impact the lives of South Africans and some of the trends currently active in the market. They also discuss the current state of the mobile network in SA and where it…

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Samsung's Note-worthy Galaxy S22 Ultra and friends 21:19

2+ y ago21:19

21:19

Stuff's publisher and editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak sat down with the head of Samsung South & Southern Africa mobile business Justin Hume ahead of the launch of the new Galaxy S22 range. They discuss the integration of the Note into the Galaxy S range with the S22 Ultra and the upgrades and features of the new mobile flagship. In addition to creati…

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The state of the gaming industry with MSI's Michael Chang 16:44

2+ y ago16:44

16:44

Brett and Duncan are joined by Michael Chang, marketing manager of MSI South Africa, to discuss the state of the gaming industry. They talk about the growth of the industry and where it's headed. This is how MSI will make it easier for gamers and non-gamers alike to explore the metaverse. #sponsored

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How Mweb is keeping gamers connected 20:28

2+ y ago20:28

20:28

Stuff's publisher and editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak is joined by Mweb's managing director Manelisa Mavuso and Head of Connectivity Derrick Kaylor following Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The $68 billion deal is one of the largest the gaming industry has ever seen and, when it is final, will make Microsoft Gaming the third la…

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Fitness trackers now promote physical and mental strength 16:19

2+ y ago16:19

16:19

Join Brett and Marce in audio as they discuss the week's tech headlines -- South African and global. This week we speak to Prateek Kewalramani, Head of Marketing of Fitbit/Google Middle East and Africa about the brand's new Fitbit Charge 5 fitness tracker. We unpack how fitness trackers are helping humans navigate health in a pandemic. #sponsored…

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WTF are NFTs? And should you care? 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

30:00

Join Brett and Marce in audio as they discuss the week's tech headlines -- South African and global. The topics include: The recent major focus on NFTs, the blockchain, the metaverse, and how it all affects consumers. Should you care?

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This year in tech - the highlights and no-lights 26:23

2+ y ago26:23

26:23

Join Brett and Marce in audio as they discuss the week's tech headlines -- South African and global. The topics include: - This year in tech 2021 version - The best and worst devices this year - What to expect in tech 2022

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How you're really paying for that budget smartphone. 36:35

2+ y ago36:35

36:35

Join Brett and Marce in audio as they discuss the week's tech headlines -- South African and global. The topics include: Budget- to mid-range phones in South Africa. What spec to expect, and what data they actually collect. - Huawei Nova 9 - Poco X3 Pro - Honor 50 - Vivo Y33s

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Black Friday tip: Don't get trampled, shop online 31:32

2+ y ago31:32

31:32

Join Brett and Marce in audio as they discuss the week's tech headlines -- South African and global. The topics include: - Black Friday in South Africa: The survival guide - Asus ZenBook OLED review - MSI Summit E16 Flip review

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Our very own Spot robot and how it won't take our jobs 25:17

2+ y ago25:17

25:17

Join Brett and Marce in audio as they discuss the week's tech headlines -- South African and global. The topics include: - Boston Dynamics' Spot in South Africa and how robots will change the way we work. - Hades review - TCL P615 4K 55in first look

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How to survive Stage 8 load shedding / an apocalypse 33:48

3y ago33:48

33:48

Join Brett and Marce in audio as they discuss the week's tech headlines -- South African and global. The topics include: - How Eskom's failing South Africans - Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic review - Crosscall Core X4 review

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WTF is up with Meta? Reviews: Sonos Beam Gen 2, Jabra Elite 3 40:01

3y ago40:01

40:01

Join Brett and Marce in audio as they discuss the week's tech headlines -- South African and global. The topics include: - Facebook, ahem... Meta and its Metaverse - Sonos Beam Gen 2 review - Jabra Elite 3 review - Ride-hailing apps in South Africa

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Orbital Reef, load shedding, Xiaomi 11 T Pro and TRUTH Social 53:47

3y ago53:47

53:47

Join Brett and Marce in audio as they discuss the week's tech headlines -- South African and global. The topics include: - Blue Origin space station, Orbital Reef and how it's coming along. - Load shedding Stage 4 and how to survive it with our help. - Netflix price increase -- the first one in South Africa. Here's how it compares to other services…

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Arno von Helden on digital banking in South Africa 43:37

3y ago43:37

43:37

Fintech app Shyft won a prestigious innovation award from global banking organisation Efma in Barcelona in 2016 before it even launched. The innovative forex app – which was the first to offer virtual credit cards in South Africa, about five years before they became mainstream – has grown significantly, adding investment. Having won a stream of awa…

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Visa CEMEA innovation head Akshay Chopra on new ways of transacting. 33:14

3y ago33:14

33:14

Akshay Chopra, Visa's head of Innovation & Design for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA), talks to Stuff Studios editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak about the innovative ways Visa is working on financial inclusion and transacting. Read more on Stuff

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Visa SA head Aldo Laubscher on how transactions are evolving to “plastic with a digital feel” 35:01

3y ago35:01

35:01

Aldo Laubscher, Visa South Africa country manager, tells Stuff Studios editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak that despite Covid and its effects, the last two years have accelerated digitisation and digital ways of paying. Visa found that 51% of over-50s in the country used ecommerce for the first time. Visa, which has 3,3bn card credentials and processes 6…

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Coal has no learning curve. 30:22

3y ago30:22

30:22

Andre de Ruyter is the most important businessman in South Africa today. If the Eskom CEO can’t deal with its debt, its notorious inefficiency and the load-shedding problems, the whole country will suffer. And an explosion in Medupi this week. Stuff editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak is more interested in how De Ruyter plans to turn Eskom into a modern …

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Samsung's Justin Hume on the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy X Flip3 launch 25:59

3y ago25:59

25:59

Stuff's editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak is joined by Samsung South Africa's Justin Hume following the launch of the South Korean brand's newly established Z-range. On 11 August 2021, Samsung revealed the latest in its smartphone lineup, and this time it's all about unfolding greatness. On the larger side, the Galaxy Fold3 5G features speedy 120Hz dis…

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Stephen Van Coller: EOH holding former execs accountable 20:44

3y ago20:44

20:44

Stuff's publisher Toby Shapshak talks to Stephen Van Coller CEO of EOH. News broke that EOH has sued its former co-founder and several senior execs for a combined R6.4B. They talk about EOH holding former execs accountable to avoid being blacklisted, try to return credibility and restore public trust.…

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The World of Work with Toby Shapshak - Episode 2 52:47

3+ y ago52:47

52:47

Join Stuff Magazine's Toby Shapshak, South Africa's voice on technology, as he continues his series of how the world of work is evolving. Toby unpacks exactly how technology has changed the way we work and how to best prepare your kids to adapt to this rapidly changing global landscape in association with Vox Telecoms and CURRO. For more from Stuff…

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The World of Work with Toby Shapshak - Episode 1 27:24

3+ y ago27:24

27:24

Join Stuff Magazine's Toby Shapshak, South Africa's voice on technology, as he begins his series of how the world of work is evolving. Toby unpacks exactly how technology has changed the way we work and how to best prepare your kids to adapt to this rapidly changing global landscape. For more from Stuff Magazine, head on over to our website where y…

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Toby Shapshak discusses cybersecurity with Kevin Mitchell, CIO of FNB 23:46

3+ y ago23:46

23:46

Toby Shapshak is a man who knows the value of online security and privacy. So who better to discuss these topics with than Kevin Mitchell, CIO of FNB who just so happens to specialise in online security. Learn more about how to keep yourself safe online using the methods at your disposal. If you're looking to keep yourself a little safer on this cr…

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SARS web browser, Google and Australia and 5G conspiracy theories 24:27

3+ y ago24:27

24:27

We try a new format and allow Toby to talk as much as he wants in this episode of Stuffed. Join us as we unpack the mystifying SARS web browser that's been built just to run flash, Google threatening to leave Australia and what's happening with that ANC district councilor that's been spreading COVID-19/5G conspiracy theories.…

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What's up with WhatsApp and its shenanigans 24:39

3+ y ago24:39

24:39

In this week's episode, we delve into WhatsApp's controversial privacy policy change and discuss alternate messaging apps that don't send your data off to Facebook.By Stuff

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Facebook under fire, SpaceX dominates space, and more tripods 27:25

3+ y ago27:25

27:25

Stuff's editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak and writer Brad Lang sit down to discuss this week's headlining tech news. Find out how Facebook's lawsuit will affect the world, how SpaceX is absolutely dominating our skies and what tripods we love.By Stuff

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Slack acquisition, eSIMs are cool and some rad Manfrotto tripods 24:19

3+ y ago24:19

24:19

Stuff Magazine's Toby Shapshak and Brad Lang sit down to talk about the recent Slack acquisition, MTN's excellent decision to support eSIMs and why Manfrotto makes the best tripods.By Stuff

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Trump Tweets, Quick and Pay, Google datamining and Game & Watch 30:00

3+ y ago30:00

30:00

Stuff Magazine's Toby Shapshak and Brad Lang talk about the latest in tech news. Talking points include Donald Trump on Twitter, delivery apps in South Africa, Google's Task Mate and Nintendo's new Game and Watch.By Stuff

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Filling the Gapp 2 – The Eastern Cape is a microcosm of SA's governance dysfunctionality.. 50:49

4y ago50:49

50:49

The Eastern Cape is one worst-run provinces in South Africa, where some of the gravest effects of decades of corruption have left the province's health care system broken and unable to deal with the huge surge of Covid-19 infections. On the day controversial ANC councillor Andile Lungisa was released on bail from prison for an assault conviction in…

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Filling the Gapp 1: How South Africa's govt got here. 1:08:46

4y ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Hosted by Dr Ivor Chipkin, Filling the Gapp is a deep dive into the reasons that South Africa's government has evolved into what it is today – and potentially how to rebuild it. Chipkin is the founder of the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) at Wits University, and today runs South Africa’s first global think-tank on government, GAPP. He was…

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StuffPlays Gaming Chats #1 1:06:00

4y ago1:06:00

1:06:00

It's the first StuffPlays StuffCast fam! Brad and Marce discuss recent events in the gaming and sports scene in a podcast that was supposed to be a video but turned out to just be audio. Enjoy!By Stuff

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Vivo's Hawa Hyath on 5G in South Africa 22:55

4y ago22:55

22:55

Stuff's Toby Shapshak talks to Vivo South Africa's Hawa Hyath about the fast-paced network growth of 5G in the country. Vivo only recently entered South Africa, but it's already planning to bring more 5G-capable devices to consumers throughout 2020.By Stuff

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How open-source is solving the world's biggest problems 21:29

4+ y ago21:29

21:29

By Stuff

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How Uber's conquering the worldwide transport issue 20:20

4+ y ago20:20

20:20

By Stuff

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Solar energy in South Africa and how to get started 45:40

4+ y ago45:40

45:40

Toby Shapshak chats to key players in SA's solar energy industry, like Mike Peo who is the head of infrastructure and telecoms at Nedbank, along with the team at Eldo Energy. They went from making solar panels to managing the infrastructure related to the solar market. A market that has been growing rapidly in South Africa due to... obvious reasons…

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Pay at(ten)tion to Samsung's Power of 10 with Justin Hume 20:00

4+ y ago20:00

20:00

Technology has made what was once the domain of the professional available to the normal person. The Galaxy-range brings pro-features to the public, who can decide how they'll use these features to create content. Toby Shapshak speaks to Samsung South Africa's Justin Hume about the actual Power of 10, ten years after the creation of the Galaxy.…

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Developing digital skills in South Africa with Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams 13:06

4+ y ago13:06

13:06

Toby Shapshak speaks to Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni about the development of digital skills in our country. The government has partnered with a US online education platform to bring important skills to South Africans at a fraction of the cost. The ministry has also managed to zero-rate the platform with mobile operators in the country…

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Michael Jordaan talks Rain 5G, Bank Zero and nuclear power 27:23

4+ y ago27:23

27:23

There are more than a few new startups in South Africa that are shaking up the status quo. Two of these, the data-only Rain network and Bank Zero both appeared at a point where other players in the industry were struggling to innovate. Another thing both have in common is that former CEO of FNB, Michael Jordaan is at the helm of them. Here's what h…

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The rise of mobile in Africa, with Max Cuvellier 29:44

5y ago29:44

29:44

Toby Shapshak speaks to Max Cuvellier from the GSMA mobile development division. The programme is developing access to mobile in Africa by establishing tech hubs across the continent. They touch on relevant topics like the role women play in connected Africa, how communities can contribute and the rise of IoT accessibility in Africa as a whole.…

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