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B-segment blasters: the top 5 small hot hatches currently on sale

Supercars are brilliant. But if you can afford one, you’re in rather a small minority. And if you’re ever to come even close to…

16 questions every true customer-driven startup should be able to answer

The evidence is in: Customer-driven companies are far more successful than those that neglect their customers. In fact, I’d go so far as to…

Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury gaming mouse review: weapon of choice

Input is important. Without a keyboard and mouse (two extremely antiquated but necessary forms of input we’re still clinging onto), a computer is next…

5 misconceptions that are holding your startup back from unlocking the cloud’s true value

In any developing economy, the potential benefits of ‘cloud based’ products, particularly for SMMEs, cannot be ignored. Yet for many a small business owner,…

Car dealerships are stuck in the digital desert

Few industries have weathered the storm of change as well as the automotive industry — particularly over the last few years. Not only has…

3 books you should read before expanding your startup into a new emerging market

Maybe you’re like Bill Gates, who takes a full week out of the office every to read books, and then goes on for another…

Meet Alice’s Dystopia: South Africa’s first all-female ‘League of Legends’ team

In a world dominated by males between the age of 15 and 25, League of Legends suffers from an identity crisis. Although it’s one…

SnappCab: the hail-a-cab startup looking to catalyse SA’s cab industry

Need a ride? There’s a new mobile-friendly option to get you from point A to B. SnappCab is a multi-platform hail-a-cab app to order,…

10 apps that look amazing in iOS 7

The recent release of Apple’s freshly overhauled iOS 7 has been a breath of fresh air to most users who felt like the company…

Langhar: India’s ‘Airbnb for food’ rides collaborative consumption wave

Langhar is an Airbnb for food, allowing home cooks to convert their homes into restaurants to earn extra income. For foodies, it’s a change…

Razer Kraken 7.1 headset review: the best gaming headset by a longshot

Razer’s does a bang-up job in terms of speakers and headphones. We’ve recently reviewed theHammerhead and it was an incredible experience. The Kraken 7.1 usb-powered…

Apple’s iPhone 5S: great execution wins the spec-sheet war

I am not going to bore you with the publicly known facts about the iPhone 5S, just the interesting bits that make Apple’s belief…

3 ways startup founders can get maximum value from networking events

Networking is an important part of business, and making connections with the right people is key. If you’re a business owner or startup, networking…

GTA V review: a brilliant, addictive, cohesive open-world game

You can take a breath. It’s been worth the wait. Grand Theft Auto V is brilliant. Just how brilliant is a matter of subjective opinion,…

Burning Hot: Chipotle’s scarecrow, GTA V review, East African startup scene

This week on Burning Hot, Memeburn shows us how Chipotle’s Scarecrow became something of an YouTube sensation, GTA V gets reviewed and everything you…

TripTrus is the Indonesian travel startup for budget adventurers

Who still uses traditional travel agencies? Skillfully keeping up with the trends, online travel startups have been popping up across the globe growing more…

TomTom Go Live 1005 review: is there still any point to the peripheral GPS?

Smartphones these days have increasingly large screens, sophisticated mapping systems and a wide selection of accessories for attaching them to your car windscreen. All…

Refer A Developer: recommend a code monkey for ‘phat’ referral rewards

Launched earlier this month, Refer A Developer is a job board with a two-punch pitch. To start, it’s only for developers and secondly, it…

Puppeteer review: behind the curtain

I have a deep and abiding love for Monty Python. You might not immediately see the relevance of this statement, but let me put…

African Startups take note: 3 trending technologies opening up new markets

Technology: the great equaliser. It can empower so many players in an industry, from buyers and sellers to suppliers and competitors. It can cheapen…

Google Glass eyes on preview: looking to the future

I was fortunate to spend some time in Silicon Valley last month, rubbing shoulders with the greatest minds in tech as part of the…

Help me decide: Windows Phone, BlackBerry or Android?

So you’re due for a contract renewal. You need a new handset. But you’re confused. Android. BlackBerry. Windows Phone. They’re all good. Right? Or…

The importance of ballast to entrepreneurs

In my book, there are two types of entrepreneurs — the serious variety who use technology and innovation to disrupt industries and deliver major…

Huawei’s All-Optical smart-home showcase unleashes a new era of home connectivity in Africa

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