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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…

COUGAR 200K review-in-brief: a budget gamer’s delight

Not too long ago, PC gaming was an activity enjoyed by the fairly wallet-heavy, with components and hardware prices setting users back a fair…

Vuga: Africa’s smart music-streaming service for your every mood

Nigeria’s music industry is regarded as the most popular in Africa considering the numerous continentally acclaimed and globally heard music superstars that are filling…

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…

Governance: it’s misunderstood but seriously important for your startup

To many small and medium business owners, even the word ‘governance’ sounds scary and Victorian. However, despite popular opinion, the value the governance process…

Fitbit Flex review: the smart fitness tracker that will get you off the couch

Today, I walked. I left my car at home and opted for the bus so I could work in some extra steps before work….

5 ways you can prepare for the shift from ecommerce to ‘all-commerce’

When the ecommerce boom first hit, retailers scrambled to develop an online presence. Whole departments were created to manage this separate branch of commerce…

Steve Ballmer to startups: ‘take a long-term view’

As Microsoft charts a new course under Satya Nadella, the company’s former head and now Microsoft board member, Steve Ballmer, has been candid about…

The 8 biggest automotive recalls of all time

Technology in cars is pretty darn terrific. Well, it is, until it all goes spectacularly wrong. How often does that happen? Rather more frequently…

5 Android/iOS games we can’t stop playing

Addiction is a terrible thing. Except when it comes to games. We wholeheartedly support gaming and gear addiction, and these five games are still…

Alcatel 2000X review: the new Nokia 3310

Here’s a strange one, a phone that’s not a phone, but is only a phone. Meet Alcatel’s 2000X, a phone with a bright and…

Bad business: the makings of an ecommerce venture in Africa

If you had to pick any industry that Africa seems to have clung onto since its tech boom, it has to be ecommerce. For…

OpenAI Quietly Launches ChatGPT-5 — And It’s a Game Changer

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition Review: A Sleek, AI-Powered Ultrabook for the Work-Anywhere Era

WeThinkCode_ and South Cape TVET College Bring Software Engineering Training to Rural SA Youth

Fintura Heads to Silicon Valley After Winning SA Startup World Cup

Capitec and Mama Money Launch Fintech Partnership to Empower Migrant Workers Across Africa

Flow Unveils World’s First Shoppable Audience Marketplace – A Fintech-Led Revolution in Digital Targeting

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

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel