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Apple launches iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, 5K Retina Display iMac and new Mac Mini

Apple kinda launched this event on us with little notice. Today marks the release of the iPad Mini 3 and iPad Air 2. Their…

How can government support South Africa’s startup ecosystem?

South Africa’s National Development Plan hopes to see 11-million new jobs by 2030. That’s a hell of a lot considering the country currently sits…

8 cool cars that went from concept to production virtually unchanged

If you’ve immersed yourself in the motoring world for even a short length of time, you’ll know that very rarely do off-the-wall concept cars…

The next Apple event preview: Gold iPads, skinnier MacBooks and OS X Yosemite

What’s coming from Apple‘s 16 October event? Wouldn’t you like to know? So would we, that’s why we dug around for everything that’s possibly…

5 games from rAge 2014 that left us saying ‘more please’

A weekend of rAge (god damn, I hate how that’s spelled) mayhem has come and gone, leaving many gamers’ hands pain-stricken, stiff and their…

The evolution of the motorbike: the beginnings of the burgeoning bicycle

The Evolution of the Motorbike takes look at how the humble motorcycle has evolved over time, from the early concepts to the present, and…

5 tips to keep your startup looking professional on a budget

A business’ professional appearance is directly correlated to the degree of competence, trustworthiness and available resources they exude to clients and potential leads alike….

Burning Hot: Leap Motion, Mellowcabs and Koos Bekker’s billions

Ever wish you could take a free trip in a pedicab, control your computer by waving your hands around in the air and pop…

Learncafe: the elearning startup that aims to transform Brazilian education

Learncafe, as the name suggests, is a social place where people can learn and connect. Based in Brazil, the online company aims to connect…

Not retiring to the vineyard: startups in Michael Jordaan’s post FNB future?

Much has been rumoured about what current FNB CEO Michael Jordaan will do when he exits the bank termed the most innovative in the…

‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ preview: back to basics

Coming this week is Splinter Cell: Blacklist, the seventh in a long series of video games that have captured the imaginations of gamers since…

CyanogenMod beefs up security with latest update

As I think we’ve established, CyanogenMod’s influence in the Android world is pretty huge. In fact, I’d be comfortable saying that besides Google, it’s…

Limbo for iOS review: shadow play

Ever since I devoured Superbrothers: Swords & Sorcery on iOS, I’ve been on the look out for games that not only feel amazing on…

Mellowcabs: using tech to disrupt first and last mile transport, the African way

South Africa’s taxi industry, which carries an estimated 60% of the country’s commuters, is a multi billion rand pie. It’s no surprise then that…

6 entrepreneurs’ blogs worth following for their journey

Whether you’re just starting out, founding your first company and looking for tips, or a seasoned veteran in search of some inspiration, there are…

Leap Motion review: 3D motion-controlled fun

Let’s get this out of the way quickly: Leap Motion, the 3D motion-based controller, isn’t going to replace the mouse right now. It’s a…

Some sage entrepreneurial advice from ‘Mad Men’

Mad Men. Who doesn’t love this show? There are a number of lessons that this show can teach people in the advertising and marketing…

Hyperloop or Hyperloopy: is this the future of transport?

Elon Musk. Never heard of him? You should have. The fact that Elon Musk grew up here in South Africa means that as per…

Dissecting the ‘Grand Theft Auto Online’ trailer: utterly thrilling

Do you fancy roaming a massive sandbox and getting up to mischief with your friends at your side? With Grand Theft Auto Online, you…

5 tips for crafting an engaging online brand for startups

The advent of the digital age has made it simpler than ever to not only further brand awareness but to also establish your brand…

Chatting Digital’s role in advertising with Ogilvy CT’s Gavin Levinsohn

In our newest video series, ‘On the Road’, Memeburn’s Mich Atagana went to Ogilvy Cape Town’s offices to chat with outgoing Managing Director Gavin…

Burning Hot: Hyperloop, Uber in Africa and the BlackBerry Q10

Imagine a future where you could jump on a supersonic transportation system and get picked up by a luxury private car service that you’ve…

Can these 12 Indian tech startups expand to international markets?

There’s been an exciting startup ecosystem brewing in India over the past few years. A few well-known success stories such as InMobi and Flipkart’s…

High End Devices Unlock Superior Mobile Experiences in South Africa

South Africa Sees 77% Surge in Demand for AI Skills

Samsung Launches the Galaxy A07 Built for Every Challenge

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

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

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel