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5 of the geekiest small cars we can look forward to in 2015

Small cars crammed full of geeky technology and powered by pretty fascinating engines – what’s not to love? Well, 2015 promises to serve up…

Two to tango: 5 top multiplayer games to pass the holiday humdrum

Nothing strengthens the bonds between human beings like the spirit of competition. It’s a game of pride and self-recognition we have carried with us…

Can a business be too agile?

By Cornel Masson and Francois Swanepoel Agile development has been embraced by businesses around the world. It improves speed to market by cutting down…

5 of 2014’s most innovative cars

Cars haven’t changed much over the past century or so, have they? Most still run on four wheels, burn some sort of fossil fuel…

2014: the year in digital agency acquisitions

If 2014 was a big year for investment in the South African startup space, it was an even bigger year for digital agency acquisitions….

These were the 5 most popular BurnCasts of 2014

Since its introduction around 2007, the Podcast has had a steady rise. It’s never been the most popular format but it’s also never fallen…

5 fitness gadgets you’ll want in 2014

A new year is often the period where guilt takes hold, reminding you of the over-indulgence you wantonly participated in over the festive season….

12 of the most aerodynamic cars in production right now

Every respectable story needs an unsung hero. The tale of automotive technology is, of course, no different. Yes, this story’s true-life character carries the…

BlackBerry Z30 review: flagship down

For a while now, I’ve been struggling to enjoy BlackBerry’s latest smartphone, the 5-inch Z30, its “phablet” version of the Z10 (a phone I…

China’s entrepreneurial landscape according to Ernst & Young

China’s entrepreneurial landscape is integral to the country’s growth and economic success — 75% of new jobs each year and 68% of exports come…

4 surprising lessons startups can learn from the new Korean entrepreneur

South Korea is world-renowned for its Chaebol, the family owned conglomerates which became the driving force of the nation’s economic might in the early…

Your iPhone in a nutshell: getting snug with Houdt smartphone covers

Houdt is a South African company which launched its first product range late last year and is responsible for the retro-looking wooden smartphone cases…

Google Chromecast review: great potential

A great veil of misconception surrounds the Google Chromecast. It’s been billed by many as the dongle destined to turn any HDMI TV into…

Here are 6 South African startups worth watching in 2014

Ventureburn, with our focus on emerging markets, covered a fare amount of startups from the BRIC countries and the likes in 2013. With our…

The best gadgets of CES 2014 [Burning Hot]

CES 2014 was an interesting affair. Gadget makers went crazy for wearable technology, or gizmos that we can strap to our bodies, much like…

Genius or pure insanity? The Brick is CES 2014′s most memorable phone

Among the sea of handsets on display at CES this year, none stood out quite like The Brick. Swimming defiantly against the tide of…

4 cars to geek out hard to in 2014

2013 saw some incredible cars launched. The McLaren P1 has Matrix levels of race technology and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is possibly the safest way…

Checklist: the 3 things you need for smart growth

Your company is finally up and running, but you’re ready to get out of the startup phase. Perhaps those 80-hour weeks aren’t so much…

PS4 gamers, here are 4 ways to be safer online

Evil wizards, axe-wielding psychopaths and bloodthirsty orcs are just a handful of the dangers lurking in the world of video games, but the most…

5 reasons smartwatches aren’t a fad

With the lackluster press reaction to the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch, you may be thinking the smartwatch fad is over before it’s even begun….

5 analogue cars that wowed us in 2013

At MotorBurn we celebrate the technology that is found in cars. It can be a new safety technology, gadget or an all new idea…

How Now Novel improved conversion by 100% in 4 steps [Case Study]

For a startup, getting new customers is everything, but converting website visitors into customers is tricky business. Online writing course, Now Novel, set out…

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)