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Engineering the Internet of Things, ‘climate responsive’ tech and serendipity

All tech giants seem to be redesigning and creating newer, smarter campuses. Google, Apple, Microsoft and Yahoo have been undergoing changes to their employees’…

The human body as interface, and a new language of interaction

As it stands, we have moved through a few core paradigms in terms of how we interact with computers and software. From the earliest…

Is responsive design really the future of web development?

While most hail it the future of web development, the concept has received its fair amount of skepticism. Regardless of your stand point on…

7 things you should keep in mind when designing a data warehouse

Enterprise data warehouses (also known simply as data warehouses) are similar to what existed before we had computers, when there were central filing systems….

What should we make of Blink, Google’s new rendering engine?

Google has announced that it’s moving from the WebKit rendering engine to its own, named Blink, for Chromium (and thus all Google products based…

Blink and you’re dead: behind Google’s decision to fork WebKit

In what is widely seen as a political move against Apple, Google has forked WebKit into “Blink” which it describes as “an inclusive open…

In the future we will only need five computers says Matt Mullenweg

WordPress founder and open source advocate Matt Mullenweg dropped by the Memeburn offices today to speak about how WordPress went from a blogging platform…

Seven design trends for startups in 2011

Adhering to good design principles is one of the fundamental tenets of success for any startup and the UX associated with the Beatles’ initial…

Rockmelt may change the way you think about your browser [REVIEW]

Let’s face it, browsers haven’t changed all that much. Since the first browsers were launched, improvements have been made but nothing really ground breaking…

Migrating your business to an open source solution

Too often, open source software is portrayed as an all-or-nothing option. In reality, a mixed environment is the first step to a successful migration….

Yahoo! opens up to freelance content creators

Internet giant Yahoo! began opening up its properties to outside writers, photographers and videographers on Monday with the launch of the “Yahoo! Contributor Network.”…

Google Instant Preview: What it means for site design

Google Instant Preview is a relatively new feature on the Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs). When a user hovers over a search result, Instant…

5 things you need to know about HTML5

HTML5: It’s fast becoming one of those industry buzzwords — like “Web 2.0” was in 2005 and “Social Media” is at the moment. And…

The secrets to success with Ubuntu OS

Ubuntu is an impressive operating system and can be incredibly rewarding once you’re comfortable using it. People keep asking me for suggestions on how…

Obox Design unveils a WordPress mobile theme framework

South African WordPress theme company, Obox Design, has recently made some significant developments in the area of theming for mobile devices. “Obox Mobile” is…

A beginner’s guide to user testing

User testing (UX) is a fundamental component of the web development process. It is conducted as a matter of course in the US, UK…

Windows Live Spaces concedes defeat to WordPress

Microsoft recently announced it will be shutting down its Windows Live Spaces blogging platform and partnering with dominant blogging platform, WordPress. Essentially, this means…

Seven new features you can expect from WordPress 3.1

There have been a number of recent developments at WordPress which have proven that the company is as dynamic and fluid as it has…

5 tips on building a landing page you can be proud of

So you’ve optimised your keywords to ensure your ad appears when people are looking for your product; you’ve ensured your ads are relevant both…

How to decide between Joomla and WordPress

When creating your new website, you face three broad options: A choice between a static HTML site, a dynamic content management system-driven site (CMS)…

Joomla throws a lifeline to a lost creative soul

Recently, I was asked to defend Joomla, the content-management system which enables you to build websites and powerful web applications. Defend it? Does that…

Four usability fails the iPad must get right

The iPad is in many ways an iconic and revolutionary device, clearly filled with breathtaking potential. But despite the obvious beauty, hype and charm,…

SA’s Smallest Businesses Are Job Engines – So Why Can’t They Get Funding

Starlink in South Africa – Regulatory turbulence grounds Elon Musk’s satellite internet plans—for now

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

South Africa’s MSMEs Still Locked Out of Funding – New Report Calls for Radical Reform

Africa Bridge Fund seeks to build a thriving Africa tech ecosystem

MortgageMarket and EasyEquities partner to launch EasyMortgages, unlocking a new era in home loan access for South Africans

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gemini AI to enhance Volvo infotainment

Everest better at exploring than Explorer

Trail Boss badge comes to BEVs