@Sandton-Kids… Where ‘Play, Learn, Win’ is the Norm #AtSandtonKids

Hi Friends, 

In the heart of Sandton, you will find @Sandton-Kids, a safe and nurturing environment for kids between the ages of 4 months and 5 years. The creche is located within the @Sandton precinct on Benmore Road which is also home to @Sandton-Apartments and @Sandton-Hotel.

“We want to make learning fun,” says Clarissa Louw, the head of @Sandton Kids. “Kids that attend our creche will have access to educational toys that allow them to learn through play, as well as an outside play area. Their activities will cater for their specific age group.”

The Nuts and Bolts

@Sandton-Kids provides a convenient childcare support option not only for residents of @Sandton-Apartments but also for parents who work in the Sandton area – being in close proximity to your child’s school means no pressurised drive through traffic to get from the office to fetch your child after work too. The creche is open from 06h30 to 18h00 during the week, with half-day and full-day options available.

@Sandton Kids learners are spoiled with delicious, nutritious meals, all cooked on-site by our in-house chef. Included in the daily rate are breakfast, lunch, two snacks and healthy juice and water throughout the day. For weekends, parents and guardians can select their little one’s meals in advance from the hotel menu. The @Sandton Kids app means parents can communicate any dietary requirements or food preferences. Teachers will also keep parents up to date with how their child’s day is going through the app.

The four classrooms are designed with distinct age groups in mind and each has a corresponding play area equipped in an age-appropriate way. Meals are included in the monthly fees, allowing busy parents the peace of mind that their children are nurtured and nourished in a safe and secure environment.

Active Learning

The program focuses on all six Early Learning and Development Areas (ELDAs) and is designed to keep kids engaged. @Sandton Kids offers an early learning development curriculum called ‘Play Learn Win’, which is based on the NC Framework and ELDAS (Early Learning Developmental Areas), where children are encouraged to learn while playing. A lot of physical and concrete activities will take place, but each child will grow and learn at their own pace. Parents and guardians will receive a report at the end of each term to see how their little ones are doing.

Child Minder Services

Parents can make use of the Child Minder Services at the @Sandton Kids creche while exploring everything that @Sandton Lifestyle has to offer. Should you require the services of a childminder over the weekend, make sure to book by no later than Thursday so that staff arrangements can be made, and meals ordered. Over the weekends, children will receive breakfast, lunch and snacks from the @Sandton Hotel kitchen which can be pre-selected by a parent or guardian from the @Sandton Hotel menu

Holiday Care Programs

While @Sandton Kids mainly caters for children up to 5 years during the school term, during holiday times the creche transforms into a space where kids under the age of 16 can spend time in a safe environment – perfect for working parents. The fun-filled holiday programme will keep children busy with games and play that cater to each age group. There is a separate activity room for teens where they can watch age-appropriate movies, show their gaming skills on PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, read a book on e-readers, or enjoy other fun activities in their own supervised space.

It really is so much more than just a creche, @Sandton-Kids makes perfect sense when every childcare need is met on-site!

For more information on making the move to Sandton, Enquiries:

Email: clarissa@sandton-kids.co.za

Tel: 011 395 4777 (extension 150 or 151)

WhatsApp: 064 525 2378.

Follow us on social media platforms to be the first to know what happens at @Sandton-Kids:

Facebook: @SandtonKids

Instagram: @atSandtonKids 

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The Ultimate Elegant High-Performance Laptop the @HuaweiZA MateBook X Pro Can Be Yours For ZAR 39999 #HUAWEIMateBookXPro

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It boasts a 3.1K Real Colour HUAWEI FullView Display, 12th Gen Intel i7 processor and visionary Super Device features

The high-performance flagship laptop HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is now available in selected retailers within South Africa. The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro brings the MateBook series’ signature design and innovation DNA with a new and unique minimalist design highlighted by a 3.1K Real Colour FullView Display and an ultra-slim magnesium alloy body. Thanks to the EvoTM-certified 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor, consumers can expect unparalleled peak performances. In addition to the futuristic Super Device features which enable seamless multi-device collaboration, it incorporates a premium overall user experience.

Real Colour FullView Display

The new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro features a 14.2-inch screen with 3.1K (3120 x 2080) high resolution and 264 PPI with the iconic HUAWEI Real Colour FullView Display and advanced Universal Colour Consistency technology creating an exceptional visual experience with stunning effects. Additionally, consumers can switch between a 60 Hz and a 90 Hz refresh rate depending on their needs. Thanks to the application of advanced techniques such as the Micro-arc Oxidation Coating process, a new skin-soothing metallic body is created out of magnesium alloys for the new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro. The laptop weighs just 1.26 kg, making it highly portable.

The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro reaches a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 30W under Performance Mode. This flagship device comes with 16 GB LPDDR5 5200 MHz dual-channel high-speed memory and supports up to 1 TB NVMe PCIe SSD (also available in 512 GB) for more efficient reading, storage and compression of large files and smoother switchover across multiple tasks.

Multi-Device Collaboration

The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro takes multi-device collaboration to a whole new level, thanks to Super Device, bringing super productivity with a cohesive multi-device experience. It enables users to effortlessly connect to other HUAWEI devices nearby and collaborate seamlessly. Simply place the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i, mouse or speakers close to the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro and the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro will automatically identify the other Huawei devices and provide a prompt and easy pairing.

In addition, with smartphones like the newly launched HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 and tablets like the new HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition, once users have wirelessly connected their phone, they will see its UI (User Interface) appear on their laptop screen so they can operate it as if their smartphone and laptop are one device. Users can access and edit their files, use and manage up to three phone app windows simultaneously, take video or audio calls from their phone through your MateBook and even use the mouse and keyboard to control their smartphones.

The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is also able to connect to a HUAWEI MateView GT monitor, so you can view your work on an even larger screen.

Cutting-Edge AI Camera Features

The new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro's pressure-sensitive touchpad utilises eight independent piezoelectric ceramic plates for comprehensive vibration feedback. The touchpad responds to taps instantly. Additionally, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro comes with an HD camera on the top narrow bezel, which integrates the AI Camera features to support the video effects of beauty and virtual backgrounds. Consumers can select and apply video effects by going to the Control Centre at any given time.

The Multi-Use Charger

Consumers also get a 60Wh (rated capacity) super large battery and a compact 90W charger supporting SuperCharge with the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro. The charger can be used to charge laptops, phones and tablets, making it a perfect companion during trips. The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro also features a quad-mic setup that is placed along the edges. Together, they support voice pick-up from sources of up to five meters away.

In addition, during a call, even if the device of the other party does not support noise reduction, the Receive signal AI noise reduction algorithm can perform noise reduction on the voice of the other party. The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is also equipped with six speakers. The sound system, in combination with HUAWEI’s Targeted Sound Field technology, brings impressive stereo sound with clear sound layers and a sense of direction.

For an impressive user experience, get the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, Premium Edition, at R 39 999 from the HUAWEI online store or from selected retailers. (Including Vodacom and Incredible Connection). If you’re looking for a high-performance laptop that assists you in getting more done, using the power of multi-collaboration, then look no further than this newly launched HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, Premium Edition.

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The @HuaweiZA MatePad 10.4 2022 Edition is Now in #SouthAfrica For ZAR 6499 #HUAWEIMatePad

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The all-rounded mid-range tablet boasts solid features like a 10.4inch 2k FullView Display, Immersive sound, Smart Creativity and more

Huawei South African Consumer Business Group announced that the new HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition, a new-generation smart office mid-range educational tablet, is now on South African shelves at selected retailers and is also available from the Huawei online store.

Featuring a 10.4inch 2k FullView Display and four speakers tuned by Harman Kardon for an immersive sound experience. The HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition is also compatible with the HUAWEI M-Pencil Package (2nd generation) and offers consumers multiple smart features in addition to a wide range of notetaking apps. The new and improved HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition supports a rich ecosystem, positioning itself as an all-rounded mid-range tablet boasting solid and unmatchable features from an accessible price point.

The HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 2022 Edition brings advancements in all aspects. Being slim and portable, it embodies the beauty of minimalism while merging ergonomics and technological aesthetics, resulting in a perfect balance between looks and user experience. Equipped with a 10.4-inch, 2K resolution HUAWEI FullView Display, the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition is set up to deliver better image quality over a wide range of content. As a smart office and educational tablet, the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition enables users to better harness smart productivity and creativity, yielding an elevated learning experience.

HUAWEI FullView Display with quad speakers for an immersive viewing experience

Simplifying complexity, the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition is a product that combines technology and aesthetics to continue the minimalist design language of the series. It boasts a 10.4inch 2K HUAWEI FullView Display with an 84% screen-to-body ratio, featuring no antenna break points exposed on the bezels or across the back cover. It naturally directs users' attention to the screen content.

In an era where experience is of utmost importance, the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition is equipped with a 2K QHD (Ultra High-Resolution) screen to deliver an overwhelming visual experience that renders graphics in finer details with better quality. It also features a micro-curved frame that makes the device look thinner and weighs only 450 grams allowing for a more comfortable grip. It is also vouched for by dual TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker Free certifications, which attests to its ability to minimise the screen’s impact on the eyes, delivering eye protection for users.

Moreover, the innovative HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition comes with a quad-channel, quad-speaker sound system, as well as professional tuning by Harman Kardon, assuring an ultimate cinema-grade multimedia experience for all users.

The combination of software and hardware effectively enhances productivity

The HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition is equipped with the second-gen HUAWEI M-Pencil Package, bringing users a more realistic writing experience to comprehensively improve work and learning efficiency. The stylus brings system-level stylus capabilities including HUAWEI FreeScript, Annotate and Take snippet, making handwriting input more efficient and convenient.

The HUAWEI Smart Keyboard supports Bluetooth connectivity and features 1.3mm key travel to offer office workers and students a comfortable and responsive typing experience. The HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition has also fully optimised the mouse point, allowing the curser dot to have corresponding cursor mode, previewing the content of a certain app by hovering the mouse cursor over it and performing convenient control by clicking the mouse.

In order to create a more efficient and convenient light-use office experience, the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition features the Multi-Window and App Multiplier functions. The Multi-Window makes operation easier by opening up to four windows of different apps simultaneously where the App Multiplier addresses most apps that don’t support landscape mode to fully utilise apps when the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition is in the landscape mode.

Big battery

With its ultra-lightweight and thin design, the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition is fully powered up. Its large capacity 7,250mAh battery can remain on standby for up to 28 days and up to 12 hours of continuous local 1080p HD video playback. In addition, the tablet supports 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge, requiring only 2.5 hours for a full charge battery life.

Clear and powerful sound, designed for meetings and online classes

While being efficient at the office and studying, the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition also offers a crisp listening experience to help users obtain a comfortable technological experience in different scenarios such as video conferences, online classes and audio-visual entertainment.

The HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition also has excellent sound pickup and noise reduction characteristics, adopting three microphones and Huawei’s self-developed noise cancellation technology. These algorithms can distinguish between voices and noise in real-time and filter out the latter for the best experience ensuring that users are concentrating on the voices that they want to hear allowing for more effective communication.

The HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition offers a smart and seamless experience to users. In addition to the audio-visual digital experience, which is perfect for students and young professionals, enjoy the trusted, innovative and secure AppGallery available on the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition to download a wide range of high-quality apps.

Get the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, 2022 Edition today, for just R6 499.00 from the HUAWEI online store and selected retailers.

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Wearable Market Sees 5 New @HuaweiZA Fitness Band and SmartWatches #HuaweiWatchD #HuaweiWatchGT3Pro

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The latest iteration is poised to revamp this segment with a trendy design, long battery life, and numerous health and fitness features

HUAWEI South Africa Consumer Business Group has announced its next generation of smartwatches and fitness bands. The HUAWEI Band 7, HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2, HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro and the HUAWEI WATCH D are the latest editions to its premium wearables. These four products boast stylish designs, long-lasting batteries and innovative health and fitness tracking features.

HUAWEI has always maintained its ground with a successful selection of wearables that are stylish, unique and packed with features that make life easier.

The HUAWEI Band 7: A large display for a greater viewing experience

The HUAWEI Band 7 is the thinnest smart band from HUAWEI, measuring just 9.99mm in thickness. The lightweight build of the smart band weighs only 16g without the strap and the curved design results in a comfortable fit around your wrist for all-day wearing. It also features a 1.47-inch AMOLED HUAWEI full-view display with an incredible screen-to-body ratio of 64.88%, meaning that you get to have a large display area for more content to be displayed and more notifications to be viewed with minimal distractions.

In addition to the lightweight and large display screen, the HUAWEI Band 7 has an impressive battery life and top-grade health monitoring. The band’s exceptional health management features can monitor blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) which is an important indicator of a person's health and fitness levels. It also allows you to set automatic low blood oxygen level reminders and provides intelligent monitoring of SpO2 levels.

The HUAWEI Band 7 also offers several convenient features such as music controls, a remote shutter, and notifications for text messages, emails and social apps. It also provides weather updates, an alarm clock, a stopwatch, a timer, a flashlight, a find my phone feature, and a voice assistant, as well as a quick reply to deliver a smarter and more convenient experience, ensuring that you don’t miss a thing whilst on the go.

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2: The instant messaging features

The new HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 has an AMOLED 1.74-inch HUAWEI full-view display and a new chessboard launcher that offers a seamless user experience. Users are able to customise the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 using a wide selection of watch bands and watch faces.

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 is packed with a speaker and a microphone and supports Bluetooth calling that enables users to accept or reject calls. If users are not available to answer their phones, they can quickly reply in the form of a short message. Replies can be customised in the HUAWEI Health App, allowing users to always stay online and not miss anything important. Users can also reply quickly to messages via instant messaging apps from the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 itself.

If you love music, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 supports offline music playback and allows users to play music directly from the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 while working out. Users can also manage music playback through mobile apps and match different playlists to different sports.

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 supports 97 workout modes and has a built-in animated fitness coach for 7 selected modes and offers easy-to-follow audio instructions and demonstrations, including warm-ups and cool-downs making it easy for you to incorporate the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 in your workouts.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro: Elegance on your wrist

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition brings a fresh look and feel with a premium design and uses luxury-grade polishing to create a classy look and feel. This edition features a 1.43-inch AMOLED high-definition colour display and is equipped with a titanium metal case, sapphire glass lens and ceramic back case.

One of the best features of the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition, is its long-lasting battery life. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition comes with 14-days battery life and 7days of battery life in the case of intense usage scenarios. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro also supports wireless fast charging and gives you enough power for an entire day with just 10 minutes of charging.

With the user’s health in mind, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition supports Electrocardiogram (ECG) data collection, which can accurately provide single-lead ECG measurements, real-time analysis, sinus rhythm, atrial fibrillation detection and premature atrial and ventricular beat reminders for users. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition also supports arterial stiffness detection enabling users to actively prevent the risk of vascular diseases. Above all, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition offers all-around health management in heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen, sleep, respiratory health and pressure, which helps keep track of the changes in your body.

If you are an exercise and sports enthusiast, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition offers several professional workout modes including the golf driving range mode, running, walking, mountain climbing, hiking, cross-country running and cycling amongst many other physical activities.

The HUAWEI WATCH D: An excellent health companion

The HUAWEI WATCH D is the only watch in the market with health monitoring, enabling wrist-type ECG and blood pressure monitoring. The HUAWEI WATCH D is light, weighing just 40.9g, which makes it comfortable to wrap around your wrist.

The HUAWEI WATCH D has multiple workout modes and health monitoring functions, using a mini pump to measure blood pressure accurately. The HUAWEI WATCH D is also an excellent health management device thanks to its comprehensive health management features. The HUAWEI WATCH D monitors your SpO2, enabling you to set automatic low blood oxygen level reminders and provide intelligent monitoring of SpO2 levels. You also get the HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0TM sleep monitoring feature on the HUAWEI WATCH D, which enables sleep stage monitoring, real-time heart rate monitoring and sleep breathing monitoring. The HUAWEI WATCH D also supports stress monitoring and skin temperature detection to top these exceptional features.

If you are looking for a wearable range that fits your lifestyle, then look no further than the HUAWEI Band 7, HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2, HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition and the HUAWEI WATCH D, which guarantees an exceptional user experience.

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New Year Resolutions - Week 31 Achievements & Failures #TheLifesWay

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This week will mark the end of July-22 and the start of a new month August 2022 to take my YouTube journey further and also do a series of blog posts which are pending for a long. I am also going to focus on the social media post-scheduling soon which I have missed for the past few weeks. 

Week 31 - Sat 30 Jul 2022 - Fri 05 Aug 2022

1. Thank You - The week started from 30501 onwards to reach 62222 counts. I am really grateful that I have started doing the same. I feel really grateful whenever I do this activity sincerely. 

2. Walking - This week I only did around 11 kilometres so the overall kilometres could only reach 603 kilometres whereas the total target for Week 31 should have been 620 kilometres. It's fine as I know that I will achieve the desired number very soon and also there is a gap of 2 weeks as the overall target is 1000 kilometres for this year. It seems really easy but it is not as sometimes I have to push myself out of my slumber to walk and once after the initial 2 kilometres the rest of 3 is easy to cover. 

3. Entertainment - I started watching Da Vinci's Demons Season 2 and 3 and finished them during the weekend itself on the streaming platform named Disney+. I also completed the first 7 episodes of Only Murders in the Building Season 2 also on Disney+. The mystery deepens in this season and the triplets are still trying to find the murderer along with the introduction of some new characters in this season. 

4. Audiobooks - I am still listening to The Mind of a Consultant even so that I did reach ahead but then went back to the same point as I lost what was being told as I was not able to concentrate on the content. I got a membership to Sandton Library and got my Library card made too but have not borrowed any books so far. I did check some books on the Libby app where you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks online on the smartphone app. What a great way to enjoy books!

5. Social Media Posts - I have scheduled all the posts till the month of August for my videos to go onto Facebook as well. This is my way of saying Thanks to Facebook for their services to us all these years. Also, it will be putting eggs into different baskets in case any tower falls in the long term. I am trying to talk to various experts in the field as to how can I monetize more of my posts on various platforms. 

I am really grateful that my first month of July 2022 with YouTube ended with my total income crossing USD 25 for the first time ever in the last 10 years of me doing content creation. I am now looking forward to matching or beating the first month's revenue in August 22. I am seeing that most of the heavy lifting is being done by 4-5 videos only and the rest are all relaxing in the background. Will investigate the reasons and may start doing blog posts around them so that some kind of backlinks can be generated toward those videos. 

Week 30

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Shazam Turns 20! Happy Birthday @Shazam #TheLifesWay

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Shazam turns 20 today, and as of this week, it has officially surpassed 70 billion song recognitions. A mainstay in popular culture, the platform has changed the way people engage with music by making song identification accessible to everyone. For more than 225 million global monthly users, to “Shazam” is to discover something new.

To mark the occasion, Shazam invites fans to take a trip down memory lane with a special playlist comprised of the most Shazamed song of each calendar year for the past 20 years. Featuring everything from Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister” to Sia’s “Cheap Thrills,” the playlist is a true reflection of the music fans across the globe actively searched for over the past two decades. Listen now exclusively on Apple Music.

Over the years, Shazam’s global charts have played a crucial role in helping to identify breaking new talent like Masked Wolf, who was one of Shazam’s 5 Artists to Watch in 2021 and ended up having the most Shazamed track globally that year with “Astronaut In The Ocean.”

“The fact that people all over the world took time out of their day to pull out their phone and Shazam my songs is a huge honour for me as an artist,” said Masked Wolf. “You know you’ve got something special if you see the Shazam stats moving.”

Shazam’s charts have also become a barometer for unexpected pop culture moments. Kate Bush’s 1985 song “Running Up That Hill” is featured in “Stranger Things” led to an all-time peak in Shazams of the singer, and the track took No. 1 on the Shazam Global Top 200 for 10 days. It ended up reaching the top of the 25 national charts — more than any other song in 2022.

Keeping its finger on the pulse of music, Shazam has also played a key role in bringing local artists to a global audience. The longest-running global No. 1 song of 2021 was “Love Nwantiti [Remix]” by Nigerian artist CKay, which became the second song to ever surpass one million Shazams in a week.

“Shazam has played an impactful role in my career,” said CKay. “It allowed millions of people all over the world to discover me and my unique Nigerian sound. It made me a global sensation even before I started to perform all over the world. The story of CKay cannot be told without Shazam connecting me to the world.”

With its continued commitment to innovation over the past two decades, Shazam is pioneering new ways to bring fans closer to the music and artists they love with new tools like the concert discovery feature, which spotlights concert information and tickets on sale for shows nearby, simply by Shazaming a song, or by searching for it in the Shazam app or website.

While Shazam remains focused on the future of music discovery, today’s anniversary offers an opportunity to look back at the notable moments and milestones that make up its two-decade history.

Important Dates

• August 2002: Shazam launches as a text message service based in the UK. At the time, users could identify songs by dialing “2580” on their phone and holding it up as a song played. They were then sent an SMS message telling them the song title and the name of the artist.
• July 2008: Shazam launches on the brand-new App Store. Shazam later launched its Android version in October 2008.
• April 2015: Shazam becomes available on the first Apple Watch.
• September 2018: Shazam joins the Apple family.
• June 2021: Shazam surpasses 1 billion Shazams per month.
• May 2022: Shazam surpasses 2 billion lifetime installs.
• August 2022: Shazam celebrates 20 years of music discovery and hits 70 billion all-time Shazams.

Notable Firsts

• First-ever Shazamed song: “Jeepster” by T. Rex (April 19, 2002)1
• First Shazamed song on the iOS app: “How Am I Different” by Aimee Mann (July 10, 2008)
• First track to reach 1,000 Shazams: “Cleanin’ Out My Closet” by Eminem (September 2002)
• First track to reach one million Shazams: “TiK ToK” by Ke$ha (February 2010)
• First track to reach 10 million Shazams: “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye feat. Kimbra (December 2012)
• First track to reach 20 million Shazams: “Prayer In C (Robin Schulz Radio Edit)” by Lilly Wood & The Prick and Robin Schulz (October 2015)
• First artist to hit 1 million Shazams: Lil Wayne (February 2009)
• First artist to hit 10 million Shazams: Lil Wayne (June 2011)
• First artist to hit 100 million Shazams: David Guetta (May 2015)

Fastest Tracks to Accumulate Shazams

• Fastest track to reach 1 million Shazams: “Butter” by BTS (nine days)
• Fastest track to reach 10 million Shazams: “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran (87 days)
• Fastest track to reach 20 million Shazams: “Dance Monkey” by Tones And I (219 days)

Most Shazamed of All Time

• Drake is the most Shazamed artist of all time with over 350 million Shazams across songs the artist has led or featured on. “One Dance” is Drake’s most popular track at over 17 million Shazams.
• “Dance Monkey” by Tones And I is the most Shazamed song ever with over 41 million Shazams.
• “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley was the most Shazamed song using the “2580” text service.

Top Shazamed Songs by Genre

• Top Hip-Hop/Rap: “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton
• Top Dance: “Prayer In C (Robin Schulz Radio Edit)” by Lilly Wood & The Prick and Robin Schulz
• Top R&B/Soul: “All of Me” by John Legend
• Top Latin: “Mi Gente” by J Balvin and Willy William
• Top Pop: “Let Her Go” by Passenger
• Top Alternative: “Dance Monkey” by Tones And I
• Top Singer/Songwriter: “Take Me to Church” by Hozier

1. The first Shazamed song used the service’s prelaunch public beta.

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‘Board of Little Experts’ Creatively Curates #KidsCon 2022 @ComicConAfrica #ComicConAfrica

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Comic Con Africa is excited to announce that KidsCon will be back this year and form part of Africa’s largest multi-genre pop-culture and gaming festival. Curated by an impressive ‘Board of Little Experts’, this year’s show will set KidsCon apart, as the ultimate immersive experience - a festival just for kids, designed by kids.

Collocated with, and taking place throughout the entire Comic Con Africa weekend at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 22 to 25 September, KidsCon will have something for all little fans. Bringing together everything that dreams are made of, and more. KidsCon has heightened the experience and selected several of the brightest, and coolest kids between the ages of 7 and 11 to form a ‘Board of Little Experts’, which plays an important part in deciding which cool elements make it to KidsCon this year.

“With almost 60% of Africa’s population under 25 years old, listening to, and taking direction from the kids on the ‘Board of Little Experts’ is vital in shaping not only the most incredible festival experience, but it also lays the foundation for an intuitive, inclusive and representative society. They grow up with technologies and tools many of us could only have dreamt of at that age. Plus, they have a brilliant way of thinking outside the box that can surprise even the most creative of adults,” said Carla Massmann, Comic Con Africa Show Director.

‘Board meetings’ might sound boring… but this is where we find creative ways of discovering what’s fun out there and what they want. Coming from different backgrounds, and having varying interests and opinions on topics such as gaming, fashion, food, books and so much more, makes the board more dynamic and fun! From doing unboxing reviews, engaging in conversation, comparing what they like and don’t like as well as voting on certain games, gadgets and kids' gear, the ‘Board of Little Experts’ provides welcomed insight into what South African kids want to uncover at every turn.

“Even though we can’t bring a spaceship to the show or build a hall out of candy quite yet, our little experts have wonderful insights into the things that excite them. We also build incredible content with them, such as unboxing, game reviews, and art tutorials to name just a few. This year’s board have really surprised us, sharing so much creativity and inspiration, they are a confident bunch that gives us a taste of our future leaders and go-getters ” continued Massmann.

Kids have an incredible four days of fun to look forward to this year with more activities on offer than ever. There’ll be daily Kids Karaoke competitions, along with that are super-fun Just Dance challenges, Mario Kart races, Transformer Speed Builds, and so many other activities taking place live on the Kids Con stage every day!

Families can now look forward to a bigger and better KidsCon experience with daily cosplay and dress-up competitions with some stunning prizes. Other highlights will include the latest and greatest in toys and kids lifestyle products, KidsCon Comic and Art, Kids Tech, and of course tons for our Gamer Kids to thrill and delight.

One of the highlights in the gaming space will be the KidsCon E-sports tournament powered by RGB Gaming. The two-day tournament will see 64 players from 16 schools duke it out to decide who walks away with bragging rights and stunning prizes as the top team of the event. There will also be two days of free play where everything from robotics, esports and game-based learning to coding, build challenges, and 3D printing will be available to experience.

Buy your tickets today for the ultimate family day out and learn about all the amazing things Comic Con Africa and KidsCon has in store for the little ones by clicking HERE.

Comic Con Africa Information - 

Comic Con Africa, Africa’s largest multi-genre pop-culture and gaming festival, will be taking place in Johannesburg and Cape Town this year. For the latest Comic Con Africa 2022 news and updates, be sure to connect online:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricaComicCon/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicConAfrica

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicconafrica_official/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeKw1HRrkpSJ5FJgXmtVCQ

Get tickets: https://bit.ly/CCA2022_Tickets

About Comic Con Africa

Comic Con Africa is Africa’s largest multi-genre pop-culture, gaming, and fan festival. The festival features a large range of pop culture and entertainment elements including cosplay, comic books, anime, manga, tech, film and series, gaming (including video, mobile and esports) toys, gadgets, clothing, collectable card games, fantasy/sci-fi books and authors as well as the ever-popular Artists' Alley. The inaugural 2018 event welcomed over 42 000 visitors (ABC Audited) and 2019 saw over 70 000. In 2019 KidsCon was a new addition to the festival, allowing for the festival to be the ultimate family day out with loads of activities for all to enjoy.

This year Comic Con Africa will see 2 new additions at the festival StreamerCon and StreetCon. StreamerCon presents the magic and wonder of online - In Real Life. Bringing together everyone involved in making, watching, promoting, and creating the future of online video content. StreamerCon will host digital creators, platform innovators, and their fans, all in one place.

StreetCon is where streetwear and pop culture enthusiasts meet. This festival of brands, people and trends, celebrates current and upcoming trends in pop culture and urban culture. StreetCon is a place where street artists, curators and YOU converge to celebrate and shape our culture. Features the latest in the new fashion, merchandise, talent and emerging artist and creators.

A single Comic Con Africa ticket gets you to access to all these features and attractions at Johannesburg Expo Centre NASREC on 22 – 25 September 2022. (www.comicconafrica.co.za)

Comic Con Africa is owned by Reed Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd and used under license by Mogull Media Proprietary Limited.

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If You Love Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic Check Out @disneyplus #DisneyPlus

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Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, launches today in South Africa. Standard pricing at launch is confirmed at R119 per month, or R1190 for an annual subscription, with sign-up information available at disneyplus.com. Annual membership is at a discount as you get only charged for 10 months just like the school fees! 

With over 1000 films, more than 1500 series and a slate of 200 exclusive Originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and general entertainment from Star, Disney+ offer fans the greatest stories, all in one place.

Previously announced, subscribers will have access to Star Wars “The Book of Boba Fett”, both seasons of “The Mandalorian” and, the highly anticipated “Obi-Wan Kenobi”. In addition, Disney+ will be the home of the entire Skywalker saga, with Star Wars Episodes 1 through 9 streaming on the service.

Confirmed from launch, superhero fans will have access to over 60 Marvel Studios’ films including Academy Award®-nominated “Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings”, “Eternals”, “Avengers: Endgame” and “Captain Marvel”, and over 80 Marvel Studios’ series including “Moon Knight”, “Loki” and “WandaVision”.

Subscribers will also be able to enjoy over 100 titles from Disney and Pixar, including the entire “Toy Story” franchise, the Academy Award®-winning “Soul” and the Academy Award®-nominated “Luca”. From Walt Disney Animation Studios, stream the Academy Award®-winning “Encanto” which tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, and fan favourites “Frozen” and “Frozen II”. Disney fans can also stream the Academy Award®-winning “Cruella” starring Emma Stone as the legendary “Cruella de Vil” and Disney’s “Jungle Cruise.”

National Geographic documentaries including “The Rescue” and “Free Solo”, from Academy Award®-winning directors and producers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, will sit alongside popular National Geographic series such as “The World According To Jeff Goldblum” and “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted”.

In general entertainment, subscribers will also be able to watch titles including the hit original comedy series “Only Murders in the Building,” limited series “Pam and Tommy”, “The Kardashians”, “Queens”, and mystery thriller “Death on the Nile”, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, as well as “The Simpsons” and back seasons of “Grey’s Anatomy”, “9-1-1", and “Black-ish”.

With unprecedented access to Disney’s vault, beloved classics such as "Cinderella”, “Tangled”, “The Princess and the Frog”, and "The Little Mermaid”, will be available to stream alongside recent blockbusters like “Raya and the Last Dragon”. There will also be hundreds of Disney Channel series, shorts, and specials available to stream, including “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir” and “Phineas and Ferb”.

Users will have access to features like high-quality viewing, up to four concurrent streams, 4k video quality for select titles and the ability to set up to seven different profiles, including the ability for parents to create pin-protected profiles, ensuring kids access age-appropriate content. SIGN UP TODAY!

I am personally liking the content of the various Disney+ shows and movies - so far I have watched RISE, MULAN, Only Murders in the Building, Da Vinci's Demons (All 3 seasons) and so much more. I am looking forward to watching some of the shows from Nat Geo like Genius (all 3 seasons) and various other documentaries available on the streaming platform for binge-watching.  

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A New Lineup of @HuaweiZA Products Launching On #XperienceHUAWEI 2022

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A Premium Foldable Smartphone, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2, an Elegant High-Performance MateBook, and the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, amongst other super products.

X marks the date as this August, the HUAWEI Consumer Business Group will be showcasing a new lineup of products, including their flagship foldable smartphone, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2, their flagship MateBook, and the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro laptop.

In conjunction, HUAWEI is also launching the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, the HUAWEI MateBook D16, the HUAWEI Watch Fit 2, the HUAWEI Band 7 and the HUAWEI Watch GT 3 Pro.

Enjoy an all-scenario, seamless AI experience

HUAWEI is constantly working towards innovation that provides the ultimate digital experience for consumers. The cutting-edge features offer a user experience that fulfils the vision of an all-scenario seamless AI experience. All HUAWEI products are endowed with technological innovation in aesthetics, display, performance, connectivity and interaction, designed for maximum creativity and unified communication.

HUAWEI products are based around two core capabilities: cross-device collaboration and ecosystem integration. This means you can enjoy the Super Device capabilities, that bring convenient collaboration and higher efficiency when multitasking.

The noteworthy product features

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 has brought yet another breakthrough in aesthetic design, with its first innovative 3D Fiberglass Design for more refined textures.

While the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro represents the ultimate smart flagship laptop for professionals who have high expectations. Its high-performance and hybrid architecture efficiently enable you to handle complex tasks.

The all-new HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 is a new-generation mid-range tablet, suitable for both students and professionals. It comes with a great Full-View Display and an exceptional immersive sound. The HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 is also compatible with the HUAWEI M-Pencil Package and offers multiple smart ways to get tasks done. It also has futuristic Super Device features in addition to its wide range of notetaking apps.

With the move towards remote working and studying, there is an increased demand for large-screen, high-performance and lightweight laptops. Thankfully, you can get all these features with the new HUAWEI MateBook D 16, which is set to meet and exceed these demands.

When thinking about a smart band what usually comes to mind is a simple wearable that tracks fitness indicators and relays the data to an app. Their displays are often small and basic and lack more integrated health features which are reserved for high-end smartwatches in most cases.

Bridging this gap is the soon be launched HUAWEI Band 7, the Ultra-Thin Smart Band with a Long Battery Life that comes with impressive health management and workout monitoring features. This stylish wearable is for the always-on-the-move fitness gurus.

HUAWEI’s latest smartwatch marries leading technology with a sleek and fashionable design. The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 gracefully blends technology with fashion, making it the ideal smartwatch for every fashionista out there. It’s trendy and modern with its large and sharp 1.74-inch AMOLED HD HUAWEI Full-View display but is also smart and practical with Bluetooth calling, 10-days battery life and numerous health and fitness features.

Also launching will be the new HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro - It features an outstanding luxurious design and makes use of remarkable high-end materials with luxury-grade polishing to achieve its unique look. Not to mention the mind-blowing battery life and professional health management features. What's more, it is compatible with HUAWEI devices as well as other Android and iOS devices. HUAWEI has found a recipe to create the latest must-have smartwatch that blends premium design and top-notch tech!

Whether you are a tech enthusiast or fashionista, look no further than these HUAWEI products, coming soon to South Africa! Be sure to watch the press for more details on Xperience HUAWEI 2022.

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New Year Resolutions - Week 30 Achievements & Failures #TheLifesWay

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Week 30 was a week where I completed a lot of stuff which have been pending on me from submitting the documents to the school for Grade 8 to various other things too. Mom and Dad too left for the United States and I also visited the Radhey Shyam Temple in Marlboro after a long gap of time. 

Week 30 - Sat 23 Jul 2022 - Fri 29 Jul 2022

1. Walking - I completed the 20 kilometres for the week which took the total kilometres to 592 by the end of 29th July 2022. This has been the longest I have ever achieved in a single year. Consistency is the key guys to achieving feats that you don't think you can earlier. 

2. Entertainment - I received the Disney+ annual membership plan from the Disney Africa team. I immediately login and created some profiles for the family. I am loving the new content which I was not watching earlier. I immediately started watching the first season of Da Vinci's Demons and finished it in a single sitting despite it running at 1x speed. My son is loving the Spiderman content which includes some new shorts, all movies and other cartoons on the platform. Thanks, Disney Africa! I only find that there should be a playback speed which needs to be added so that the content can be played at a faster speed of 1.25, 1.5,1.75 and 2. 

3. Books/Audiobooks - I completed The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime! by M. J. DeMarco which took me a lot of time as this is one of the best ones if you want to change your money and growth mindset. You can check it on Audible by Amazon. I started listening to another interesting one called The Mind of a Consultant by Sandeep K. Krishnan which is also available on Audible here. It definitely reminded me of all the MBA days when I used to live those principles sincerely to imbibe them in myself. Over the years, I have gained experience but the edge was getting blunt instead of keeping it sharp. I got the feeling that all these books on Kindle and audiobooks from Audible are taking me to the best of my ability. 

4. Thank You - I moved the counter to zero and took it towards 30500 by the end of the week. I took a break from this activity in the previous weeks and still need to find my love for doing the same. I am not feeling complete as if I am looking for something and not happy much despite doing everything I want to do in my life. Feeling content should be the main priority in our life. 

5. YouTube Monetisation - This week I broke my own records of the highest one-day revenue from USD 1.76 to 1.89 to 2.45 to 3.28 dollars on 28-Jul-22. This has been my highest so far even today for a single-day revenue. I didn't do any promotions and any other push, I think this may be because of the good CPM etc on some of the videos. 

Getting YouTube monetised and making the best out of it is my goal these days. I have been focused on trying out various kinds of content to get my first viral video. Once a viral video happens then there will be a good path for the future content and revenue stream too. You can now support me on the Patreon account also - https://www.patreon.com/TheLifesWay Thanks!!!

Week 29

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