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Euphoria Telecom: the startup that’s bringing cloud calling to SMEs in style

With the popular David and Goliath theme of a hungry tech startup looking to disrupt, Cape Town, South Africa-based VoIP (voice over internet protocol)…

Beyond the handshakes: Ventureburn goes behind the scenes on SA Florist’s Dragons’ Den deal

When it was announced that the international phenomenon that is Dragons’ Den was coming to South Africa I, for one, was sceptical about how…

10 tips for staying safe on the roads this festive season

It’s silly season again and that means it’s time to be even more vigilant around crime and safety. Many of us will, after all,…

MTN Steppa Tablet review: an able budget tablet

Local brick-and-mortar retailers have been at the forefront of offering low-cost smartphones, something which has served their consumers well by offering much-needed competition to…

Dragons’ Den SA episode 11: stop and smell the flowers

As an entrepreneurial show, Dragons’ Den SA is mostly there for the entertainment value. You only have to look at the similarities between the…

Far Cry 4 review: discover your primal self

Welcome to the vast and unforgiving wilderness of Kyrat — a fictional region in the Himalayas and the setting for Ubisoft’s latest title, Far…

Porsche triumphs, burns at Interlagos: 8 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…

Female entrepreneurs in Africa are on the rise

Being an entrepreneur anywhere in the world is daunting but the technology sector in Africa presents its own distinct challenges. Yet, despite the limited…

Goodbye iPhone, hello BlackBerry: my week with the Z10

The day my iPhone left me, it rained. I appreciated the dramatic emphasis provided by the storm outside as I stood clutching the phone’s…

Gearburn’s guide to geeky Christmas gifts under $50

Everyone loves Christmas, or at least the festive season if you don’t celebrate that particular holiday. Unfortunately it’s also the time of year when…

Volvo’s safety chops lie in tech, not just your grandfather’s wisdom

While you may have grown up believing Volvos are safe because your Granddad drove one for 35 years and because he said so, here…

Is South Africa really the entrepreneurial gateway into Africa?

The short answer is: it depends. It depends on whether you are an investor or an entrepreneur. And here’s why. Investors, get there early!…

Breaking Bad, 12 Angry Men and House of Cards: the entrepreneur’s watch list

I recently caught up on Breaking Bad, and thought what great inspiration the show was for budding entrepreneurs, not the cooking meth bit but…

iPhone 5S review: lots to love

Apple makes great looking phones, and the iPhone 5S is no exception. It’s priced a wee bit too high to make it an essential…

3 tried and tested ways to hire great work-from-home employees for your startup

With technology making it easier for startups to go virtual and decrease overheads, many entrepreneurs are opting to have their teams telecommute. A recent…

Nokia Lumia 925: thinner, but not all the way better

Ladies and gentlemen, Nokia listens when its users talk. I recently got my hands on a Lumia 925 and it’s a big step up…

Burning Hot: #urbanselfie, PS4 vs Xbox One exclusives, Makeoverly

Burning Hot is a weekly show on Burn Media that showcases our favourite recent stories on Memeburn, Gearburn and Ventureburn. From the latest gadgets…

A case for successful startup clones: it’s all about adapting and executing

Some bumper sticker wisdom: “You shouldn’t really worry when the competition’s trying to copy you, you should worry when they’re not.” You’ve seen them,…

8 crazy car gadgets you’ve probably never heard of

Automotive gadgets that were once unique to the most well-appointed of luxury barges often end up filtering down to common-or-garden runabouts that ordinary people…

Old Mac, new Mac: refurbishing an older Apple for a brighter future

There’s both a sad and exciting cycle of life between modern computers. While we’re able to hold on to our intrepid digital companions for…

Makeoverly gives beauty consultation in the digital age a makeover

By some predictions the global beauty care products industry is set to grow to US$265-billion by 2017. VC firms are aware of the trend….

10 iOS 7 features inspired by jailbreaks

Apple’s iterant updates to its mobile operating system iOS have traditionally been met with applause — creating features which are simple, intuitive, and easy…

Potential vs politics: can India rise above to become a powerhouse?

So here are some staggering statistics: By 2030 India’s urban population will reach 590 million. That’s almost twice the entire population of the United…

Celebrating Innovation: Redmi Note 14 Post-Launch Event in South Africa

How iGaming is becoming more accessible in South Africa

HP Ditches the 15-Minute Wait: Is This the End of Customer Service Hell?

GITEX Africa: Shaping the Future of Tech and Positioning Africa as a Global Powerhous

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Koop’s AI Housekeeper: Could This Be the Solution to SA’s Startup Compliance Headache?

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

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

Tariffs trump US new car affordability needs