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ASUS to Xiaomi: 5 smartphone brands to look out for in 2015

The year 2014 saw the launch of some great smartphones such as the Apple iPhone 6 Plus, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, the OnePlus…

7 Chinese cars that are straight-up clones of their Western counterparts

“Made in China”. It’s a phrase that still bears a hefty stigma – rightfully so or not. Yes, many Westerners still feel that the…

Does South Africa’s ecommerce future really lie with niche players?

The South African ecommerce space is pretty complex. On the one hand you’ve got players like Takealot attracting hundreds of millions of dollars in…

How to hack startup growth with Pay Per Click advertising

Here’s the thing with PPC (Pay Per Click): it’s a live action, real time slugfest. Everything happens so quickly on the paid advertising front…

Wondering what’ll get people into self-driving cars? Think safety

Fifty years ago, auto insiders predicted that cars would run driver-free by 2000. Now, 15 years into the new millennium, such technology could be…

‘Stranded Deep’ narrative review, part one: scavenge, discover, survive

If you thought survival games were boring, think again. Wiehahn navigates the treacherous island world of Stranded Deep with the finesse of Daniel Defoe….

Formula 1, MotoGP tests conclude: 5 moments you missed in motorsport this weekend

There are just too many great motorsport events and series to fit into a comparatively short weekend. Sadly because of this, many exciting moments…

20 kickass African tech entrepreneurs worth your time

Entrepreneurship means setting sail on a whirlwind adventure without a boat and the hope that you’ll be able to build a ship along the…

TomTom Start 60 review: the phablet-sized GPS that tries to do more

Life can’t be easy for after-market GPS companies right now. What was once a must-have gadget on gift lists around the world is feeling…

Startup governance and the transition from craft to enterprise

When choosing to go into business, the majority of individuals often make this decision in order to move away from a ‘job’ and towards…

LG G Flex review: curve appeal

The world’s first curved phone, the LG G Flex is not great. It’s an average Android phone with a major issue: the display. Also,…

17 of our favorite tech startups recognised by Cape Town #WDC2014

Follow the #WDC2014 hashtag or if you’re not technically inclined, just look out for the massive yellow circles dotted all over South Africa’s Mother…

Monster Sports MVP Carbon headset review: cute looks, poor sound

With EA Sports and Monster Products teaming up, you’d think they’ll conjure up some truly epic sound experience that inspires adrenaline and adventure. Think…

In startups we trust: Africa and its ‘silent’ rise to stardom

It’s starting to get redundant to say tech is big in Africa. Of course tech is big in Africa. Tech is big everywhere –…

7 things still standing in the way of hydrogen fuel cell cars

You’ll be grey and wrinkled the day you have the option to walk into a car dealership and buy a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle,…

5 player vs player games that are still worth playing

In a world increasingly connected by the internet, it might sound redundant to point out the popularity of online gaming, after all few games…

Living in the future: why imagination is our most important resource

A sophisticated pill bottle that harnesses the internet of things by glowing when medication is required, failing which an audible alarm is activated, before…

7 very special cars from the Geneva Motor Show

As always, Geneva has set a benchmark for this year’s list of motor shows. Showcasing the crème de la crème of European motoring, it…

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 vs Xolo Q1100: battle of the budget beaters

In the wake the launch of the ultra popular Motorola Moto G, there has been some great launches for the mid-range dual SIM market….

Apple’s CarPlay… just how big a deal is it?

Nine months after being unveiled by Eddy Cue at Apple’s 2013 WWDC event, CarPlay (neé iOS in the Car) is ready for launch. Except…

6 apps that have proven themselves awesome for streaming film and TV

Streaming movies and TV are the future when it comes to entertainment. People love the ability to watch their favourite films and series while…

StartSmart wants to put SA startups with a budget in the cloud

With the evolution of cloud services over the years, entrepreneurs from across the world can compete with each other by simply having access to…

Thief review: pilfered problems

When the original Thief arrived on PCs in 1998 it was something of a revelation. Understated yet involved, quiet yet resonant, you were Garrett…

Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute

HONOR X9c Redefines Rugged Smartphones with Unmatched Durability and Smart AI Features

Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

Temu Survey Reveals Price is King for South Africans

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

GS3 Emzoom R Style review

Dakar dominated by South African built Hilux Evos

Elkann to create Jeep and Stellantis Meta(morphosis)