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Toyota’s Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car: is it really ‘the future’?

Back in 1966, the first hydrogen fuel cell car arrived on the motoring scene. And, of course, the General Motors Electrovan, developed over two…

7 reasons why ‘Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s’ single-player ain’t so bad

We’re paying a lot of money for games now (R899 is average in South Africa, about US$80), so they’re expected to deliver their money’s…

Stuck in the past: car dealers aren’t putting nearly enough of their adspend online

The process of buying a car has changed drastically over the last few years – most significantly, self-educated customers have made a decision long…

Dragons’ Den SA episode 10: cocktails, bog roll and abattoirs

One of the things that’s become abundantly clear as the first season of Dragons’ Den SA has progressed is that, unless you’ve got an…

The 3-minute guide to Inbox by Gmail [Video]

Welcome to the latest episode of our YouTube show MemeTV — a show where we’ll share social media, online marketing and tech tips, how-tos…

The Lewis Hamilton-Nico Rosberg saga concludes: 7 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…

Isaw A3 Extreme camera review: an adequate, affordable GoPro competitor

I am a recluse, and my most adventurous activity is running to catch the train. So testing out the Isaw Extreme Camera – sold…

The Subaru WRX: drive it, but not for the tech

Subaru Southern Africa doesn’t sell very many WRX STi models, in fact they only sell about 20 a year. But then, you have to…

SA real-time crime reporting app SPOTTM: like Batman in your pocket

There is a surge of transportation mobile apps kicking off in South Africa using technologies such as GPS and mobile data to connect potential…

Beyond selfies: the ultimate guide to making your Instagram photos suck less

Before January this year I had absolutely no interest in photography. I was happy owning (and shooting on) a Canon 5DMKII with no other…

Is recommendation startup TargetingMantra India’s next big thing?

Every now and again a startup comes along that is doing something really great — a fledgling business both exciting and promising, and yet,…

Gamebase delivers mail-order console gaming to South Africa’s doorstep

The global video game market was valued at US$65-billion in 2011, US$79 billion in 2012, and is expected to reach US$93 billion this year….

The complete Geek’s guide to the BMW range

When I first became interested in cars, sometime around the mid-90s, the BMW range was easy to understand. Three models, two transmissions and four…

iPad Air review: thinner, faster, better

Apple makes amazing gadgets. Whatever your opinion on Apple is (it’s evil, it’s beautiful, why won’t it love me?), it’s going to continue making…

The Xbox One buyer’s guide

We’ve said it countless times before, but 2013 is a big year for gamers and it doesn’t get much bigger than the launch of…

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…

Why South Africa’s AI Moment Demands Bold Leadership, Not Just Tech Adoption

Why AI in Education Still Needs Human Teachers

Speed Tests, Mbps Myths, and the Real Truth About Your Internet Performance

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Why 3 Out of 4 South African SMEs Still Can’t Raise Capital

Huawei Cloud and Elenjical Solutions Partner to Accelerate Financial Digital Transformation in Africa

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

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves

JLR channels its Camel Trophy history