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Amphora review: eccentric, enchanting shadow theatre for gaming purists

We break away from the plethora of AAA titles released this week, to bring an indie game that has remembered what gaming is all…

Two very important things to remember before migrating to the cloud

The South African digital economy is booming – with rapidly decreasing prices of connectivity, coupled with more and more cheap and cheerful entrants into…

Gearburn’s 2014 Christmas gift guide to trendy gizmos and gadgets

It’s that time of year again. Unfortunately (or fortunately for those receiving gifts) the Holiday Season comes with its own set of headaches and…

Your startup is up and running, now what? The one question you need to remember

A startup is like an infant: it keeps you awake from early in the morning, until late at night. An established business is when…

BirdLasser mobile conservation app takes tweeting to the next level

There’s such a vast range of mobile apps on the market, all aiming to provide that one kick-ass, differentiating service. Over on Gearburn, we…

5 drivetrain layouts: which is best for what?

Today, the vast majority of “ordinary” fossil fuel cars zipping about our urban roads employ a front-engine, front-wheel drive configuration. But that wasn’t always…

Sony Xperia C3 review: more than just a selfie phone

Sony’s been making some great hardware recently. Its devices’ build quality is always exemplary and never seems to disappoint, at least not in the…

The bubble effect: entrepreneurs must understand other markets to scale

MEF, the global community for mobile content and commerce, recently held a conference in Silicon Valley that focused on innovation, monetisation and growth. At…

The West African startup landscape: it’s not just about Nigeria

We have been working on getting you up to date with the different startup ecosystems in Africa. We began this with South Africa and…

‘Gone Home’ and ‘The Stanley Parable’ review: no more tears

Games are an extremely potent and immersive means of conveying stories. Lately, it rings more true than ever. A lot of the latest AAA titles…

Burning Hot: Google+ YouTube comments, LG G2 and inspirational films

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

Here’s why a global agenda is becoming more significant for African startups

The instant you put a .com next to your company name, your business is open to the entire world. Hell, any domain would do….

Lenovo Yoga review: is this the future of tablet flexibility?

There were tablets before the iPad, but none of them really made anything more than a splash in the market. Since then, Apple has…

The 2014 S Class: Merc takes car tech to the next level

Many adjectives come to mind when describing Mercedes Benz S-Class, many of them I have used in the past, like luxurious, lush, refined, powerful…

6 brilliant smartphones for under R2000

We all love our smartphones. Packed with features, our special little devices connect you to every aspect of our digital life, from making calls…

Company culture: staff diversity breeds creativity, retention, innovation

At business school they taught me that diversity in the workplace is a good thing. I can still remember the intensity on my lecturer’s…

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag review — sails into familiar waters

The Assassins Guild, it seems, was everywhere. Its members, clad in customary hooded garb, prowled Jerusalem during the Third Crusade, made merry in fifteenth-century…

Want to become an authority in your industry? Try blogging

If there’s one thing you could argue is more important than your startup’s brand it’s your personal brand as a founder and entrepreneur. This…

Catching the eye — online marketing is about starting a conversation

Marketing is not a new concept. For thousands of years human beings have employed a variety of tactics to entice the interest of potential…

4 technologies in cheaper phones we’ll see by 2014

We have already seen the year-end flagship smartphones from most of the popular brands (iPhone 5S, Nokia 1520). Some of these smartphones will most…

Failure isn’t just good, it allows for extraordinary innovation

Failure is the taboo, unacknowledged elephant in every organisation-especially in larger companies. When organisations don’t allow their employees to fail, they are paying lip…

LG G2 review: this is the Android you’re looking for

As a phone, as a video player and as a social media machine, the LG G2 is a success. It’s also the closest most…

Burning Hot: Ashton Kutcher joins Lenovo, Android KitKat, TED Talks

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

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

Applications for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship are open

Africa’s AI Revolution: Reclaiming the Digital Narrative

South Africa’s Deskless Workers: A Workforce Under Strain

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

What is Northvolt worth for German car companies?

Jaguar rebranding creative is crazy – good?

German luxury cars require a rethink for China