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The Herald
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Herald
Transport department ‘weighing' extending validity of driving licences
'The tender was awarded in August and in September we handed our investigation report to the minister, who passed it on to the auditor-general. 'In March this year, the minister announced that the [auditor-general's] investigation confirmed irregularities, and said she would go to court to overturn the tender award. We are waiting for clarity on the contract process,' said Fick. The department's Collen Msibi has confirmed the ministry received the letter from Outa and it is 'being processed internally for the minister's attention'. 'T he driving licence card agency of the department is also conducting a study of the financial implications on the extension of the validity period of driving licence cards,' Msibi said, on Outa's recommendation for an extended validity period. 'Motorists can drive with an expired card for up to three months before being eligible to be fined, provided they can show proof they applied for a new card before their current card expires.' 'If the card had expired at the time of application for a replacement, they must apply for a temporary driver's licence and keep proof thereof in the vehicle. 'A temporary driver's licence is valid for six months, or until the new or replacement card is issued.'
Forbes
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Super Robot Wars Y' Gets Ready For Its August Release
'Super Robot Wars Y' is released at the end of August. With the August release of Super Robot Wars Y looming, we've been graced with another trailer that shows off what the game has to offer. The full roster of series was revealed a while back, but it's still nice to see more gameplay footage, especially from the 'nemesis' viewpoint (shown below). However, the real meat of this trailer covers the game's new systems, such as the ability upgrades, shop, and other series staples. The interesting thing, though, is that we finally get an auto-save setup and, more weirdly, an 'auto mode'. The latter allows the game to effectively play itself, which is…odd. After all, the whole point of these games is that they are turn-based tactical role-playing games. You have a grid filled with enemies, and your plucky heroes have to take them out, This new auto mode means that all of the tactical planning and strategy is taken away from you, which is basically the core of what the game is. I get the desire for quality of life improvements in game series like this, but this feels a step too far. The good news is that it is an optional mode, which is a relief. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Apart from that, the trailer breaks down the various bonuses and DLC packs you'll get from pre-ordering the game. The Japanese trailer also covers the Robot Damashii toy tie-in, which is absent from the English trailer. To be honest, I am still in shock that a mainline Super Robot Wars game is being released in a proper global way. In the meantime, feel free to check out my reviews for Super Robot Wars V, X, T, and 30. Super Robot Wars Y will be released on August 28 for the PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC, via Steam. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool lose star midfielder due to BIZARRE twist
Liverpool are planning to be fit and raring to go for the start of their title defence in August. Transfer moves are being completed over these next few months and in July, the players will reconvene for a pre-season tour of Japan before building up their training for the new season. Advertisement New tactical blueprints will have been created by Arne Slot over the summer and he will be desperately hoping that he has a full squad of players to choose from when August rolls around. However, one player has been confirmed to be unavailable for the start of the season already and it's nothing to do with their fitness. A bizarre part of the Premier League rolls prohibits his participation. © IMAGO Ryan Gravenberch to miss the season opener On Wednesday June 19, the date that every football fan has in their diary rolled around - it was Premier League fixture release day, allowing fans to theorise how difficult their team's chances of winning the title might be, depending on a tough start, a tough run-in or strategic fixture choices. Advertisement In our own world, the fact that you would play a rival at home or away first makes an enormous difference as to whether the team will have enough momentum to come away with a win. First up for the reigning Champions is Bournemouth, who will be visiting Anfield on Friday 15th August, which should ordinarily be a straightforward start. The Cherries will be missing Dean Huijsen, and supposedly Milos Kerkez and Illia Zabarnyi from their defensive ranks due to transfers. However, Gravenberch will be absent from the Reds, despite his long-term commitment to the side. Of course, you will be asking, 'how can this be?'. Well, it's because he got a red card during our last game of the season against Crystal Palace, and while yellow cards don't carry over, red ones do. Advertisement The challenge he put in was deemed 'a professional last man foul' which might otherwise be known as 'denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity' (DOGSO) which is a one match ban according to the FA as supposed to 'serious foul play' or 'violent conduct' which incur more serious suspensions. You might also now be thinking, 'can't he serve it during the Community Shield?', and the answer to that is sadly no, he can't. Had there have been an FA Cup game to be played prior to the season, then potentially this could've avoided it, but the powers that be have decided that this can't happen. As such, he will be missing the Bournemouth game indefinitely and Slot will have to plan for his absence accordingly. Although we have been aware that he would be missing the opening game of the season for some time; the specific opponent was unknown, however. Now we know the damage. Generally speaking this shouldn't be a problem. While the Dutchman was incredibly impressive last season, the squad has more than enough to cover him. But it just goes to show, one error to try and make sure the team didn't finish the season with a loss, has left us a man-short to start off with again.
Geek Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
The Naked Gun Reboot Brings Back Old School Slapstick
The Naked Gun franchise was a comedy hit back in the 90s, and after being dormant for more than 30 years, a reboot is finally coming starring Liam Neeson. The film is set to come out in August, and we have a new trailer showcasing more gags, and Neeson's co-star Pamela Anderson. Check this out: Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father's footsteps in THE NAKED GUN, directed by Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and from producer Seth MacFarlane (Ted, Family Guy). Joining the case are cast Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston. The original Naked Gun films starred Leslie Nielsen, and though he's considered a comedy legend now, he had originally intended to play the character straight—that's why people thought it was so hilarious. By casting a 'serious' actor like Neeson, it looks like the reboot is following in the same steps. That being said, Neeson is known for being pretty funny when he needs to be. As someone who loves comedy, I admit that it's been kind of hard to get back into slapstick nowadays; but seeing that Naked Gun is known for that, you wouldn't expect any less from a reboot. Let's hope the audiences will be onboard as well because I definitely am. Catch The Naked Gun when it comes to cinemas on Aug. 1.
Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Phone Arena
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL: Main differences to expect
We are just months until Apple once again does the trick where it announces new iPhones, and you're immediately roughly $1,000 lighter. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will definitely be the most likely candidate for your hard-earned cash. But what if you're an Android fan, one that rates Google's phones higher than the rest? Well, you're in for a good time, as Google is largely expected to undercut Apple and release its Pixel in August. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is the one that will carry the best specs on a regular phone. Both devices are expected to carry minor updates over their predecessors. Neither will revolutionize the experience, and honestly speaking, we don't feel that either one needs any major changes in the first place. But which one should you consider, and which one should find its place in your pocket? iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL expected differences: Table of Contents: Design Display Performance Camera Battery Specs Summary The iPhone 17 Pro Max will retain the general shape and form of previous large iPhones, utilizing a premium titanium frame with the all-encompassing flat design language. However, as Apple strives to differentiate the newer models from the older ones, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will get a larger camera island at the rear, a rectangular-shaped on rather than a squarish one. This new design language applies to all models except for the regular iPhone (Image Credit-Weibo) That will bring the iPhone closer to the Pixel 10 lineup in terms of design. Yes, the Pixel 10 Pro XL will have a similar camera strip at the back, but slightly more compact. In fact, we don't really expect any major changes to hit the Pixel 10 Pro XL, so it will most likely look exactly like the Pixel 9 Pro XL: aluminum frame and matte glass back. We could possibly get new color variations, too. Size-wise, we expect the iPhone 17 Pro Max to be the thicker device here, with a projected thickness of 8.73 mm. The Pixel 10 Pro XL will be ever-so-slightly thinner at around 8.5 mm, but we challenge you to notice this minor difference in real life. iPhone 17 Pro Max render (Image Credit-@asherdipps The iPhone will continue to be the device with more variety in the button lineup. The Action Button and the Camera Controls key are returning this fall, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL will possibly score no extra buttons rather than the standard volume/power button combo. Color-wise, we expect the iPhone 17 Pro Max to be available in Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and one extra color. The Pixel might come in Midnight, Iris, and two vivid colors. Display Differences We don't expect any display size increases on either device. So, don't be surprised if the iPhone 17 Pro Max rolls out with a 6.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR screen with thin bezels, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL comes with a 6.8-inch Super Actua one with slightly thicker bezels. Both phones will be OLED ones, with high-resolution, excellent color accuracy, the sharpness to match, and peak brightness nearing 3,000 nits. That would actually be a massive improvement for the iPhone. Most previous iPhone Pro Max devices maxed out at around 2,000 nits, so this increase will be palpable, most likely. We've heard that Apple might employ a slightly smaller Dynamic Island notch up front thanks to using smaller and more space-efficient elements, which would increase the screen real estate. However, we doubt In terms of biometrics, the Pixel 10 Pro XL will continue Google's affair with ultrasonic fingerprint scanners, while Apple is unlikely to move away from the well-established Face ID system right now. Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max will be the third device to employ a 3nm chipset. The upcoming A19 Pro chip will surely increase the upper limits of mobile performance, just as most of its predecessors. We expect nothing short of superb raw performance, as well as even better efficiency than before, which will hopefully improve battery life even further. Meanwhile, significant changes are coming to the Pixel 10 lineup. It will be the first time Google uses a custom-made Tensor chip manufactured by TSMC on its 3nm process and will finally break away from the Exynos blueprint that was used to make all previous Tensor chips. This could finally give us the major performance improvement we've desired on the Pixel lineup. In terms of memory and storage, which also add up to the performance, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could arrive with 12GB of RAM, a major increase over the 8GB one on previous jumbo iPhones. The reason could be trivial: more headroom is needed to ensure the smooth on-device Apple Intelligence processing for years to come. Apple might want to ensure that the phone will run its AI processes smooth for as long as it's supported. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will likely feature three storage versions: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The Pixel 10 Pro XL, on the other hand, will come with either 12 or 16GB of RAM, and while most of Google's AI processing is done in the cloud, having more of the vital hardware component has never hurt anybody. We expect the Pixel to allow an entry-level version with slightly less storage, some 128GB. The Pixel 10 Pro XL will arrive with Android 16 and will be supported for seven years. This software update will score a major Material 3 Expressive redesign in early September, likely coinciding with the Pixel 10 launch, and will freshen up the aesthetics of the OS. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will arrive with iOS 26 , a software update that should have been called iOS 19, but for consistency's sake, Apple renamed all of its operating systems. This one also comes with a redesign, dubbed Liquid Glass, and it's consistent across all platforms. iOS 26 also scores many other changes––read more about them here. Both phones will employ triple camera setups at the back, and they have never been closer in terms of specs. The iPhone will continue to use a 48MP main camera and a 48MP ultrawide, just as the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but the periscope is possibly also getting a 48MP camera upgrade. That one will max out at 5X optical zoom, but Apple might achieve significantly more powerful and longer hybrid zoom thanks to in-sensor cropping with the periscope. Who knows, we might get up to 50X zoom with the next iPhone. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is possibly getting setup similar to the Pixel 9 Pro XL . This essentially means a 50MP main camera, a 48MP ultrawide, a 48MP periscope with 5X zoom, and a high-res 42MP front-facing camera. Not too bad, and given Google's acumen in image-processing, we are likely getting one very potent cameraphone! An upgrade is expected at the front of the iPhone 17 Pro Max . To commemorate the slimming of the Dynamic Island, Apple is reportedly increasing the resolution of the FaceTime camera from 12 to 24MP. The Pixel 10 Pro XL will likely remain a 42MP one, so the resolution advantage could be Google's. The iPhone might finally score 8K video-recording, despite the low demand for this feature. The Pixel could possibly also score 8K video-recording: the sensor that was featured on the Pixel 9 Pro XL was already capable of doing that, but the functionality was likely dropped due to heat concerns. We don't expect significantly larger silicon-carbon batteries on either phone, let's get this straight from the get-go. Both will likely score minimal increase (or decrease) to their battery sizes. Last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max featured the largest battery ever fitted on an iPhone. At 4,685 mAh, it pushed the limits for Apple. Could we get another record this year? Well, possibly, but don't expect a major increase. Something under 100 or even 50 mAh is more believable. The same applies to the Pixel 10 Pro XL. We don't expect Google to put a battery significantly larger than the one on the Pixel 9 Pro XL , and this one came with a 5,000 mAh one. Charging-wise, the iPhone will likely repeat the charging configuration of the iPhone 16 Pro Max , with 27W wired charging (that could jump to 40W in certain scenarios) and 25W MagSafe 2.0. No changes are expected for the Google flagship: 37W wired and 23W wireless charging. The latter will possibly be Qi2-ready, meaning MagSafe for Android, but there won't be any magnets embedded in the phone itself. Instead, Google will put the magnets in the protective cases for the range, which is definitely a workaround. Apple and Google are cooking, but the dishes might not blow you away. Sure, they will be tastier, but nothing our palates haven't experienced before. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will continue honing its super-premium design with a potent hardware setup that's perfectly suited for the upcoming iOS 26 update. A new camera strip at the rear could summarize most of the major changes here. In Google's camp, the changes could be even less on the outside, but a massive internal shift towards a fully custom 3nm Tensor chip could be the biggest upgrade the Pixel lineup has seen in years.
