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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….

LG Tone Pro review: the best, most discrete wireless headset yet

I’ve never liked over-the-ear headphones. For me, and many others, it’s an uncomfortable experience. Headphones squish the ears, keeping heat in and muffling noise….

Kalahari: obituary for a fallen ecommerce giant

Full Name: Kalahari Dot Com Age of Death: Died at 16 Years Old Residence: Naspers Head Quarters, 40 Heerengracht, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa…

Mercedes, Hamilton victorious in Russia: 8 moments you missed in motorsport this weekend

There are just too many motorsport events and series to fit into a comparatively short weekend. Sadly because of this, many exciting moments go…

‘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…

BlackBerry Q10 review: the smartphone grows up

I dislike BlackBerrys. But I like the Q10. It’s a fresh take on the old Curves and Bolds, with a touchscreen thrown in for…

CyanogenMod 10.2 will change the custom Android landscape

A bold sweeping statement, I know, but hear me out. CyanogenMod is the default choice for the majority of individuals who want to run…

The art of convergence: Urban Restro splices disparate hospitality segments

Urban Restro is a multi-headed, ecommerce hydra that is simultaneously attacking India’s restaurant reservation, banquet booking, event management and deals markets. It’s a bold…

OpenAI Quietly Launches ChatGPT-5 — And It’s a Game Changer

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition Review: A Sleek, AI-Powered Ultrabook for the Work-Anywhere Era

WeThinkCode_ and South Cape TVET College Bring Software Engineering Training to Rural SA Youth

Fintura Heads to Silicon Valley After Winning SA Startup World Cup

Capitec and Mama Money Launch Fintech Partnership to Empower Migrant Workers Across Africa

Flow Unveils World’s First Shoppable Audience Marketplace – A Fintech-Led Revolution in Digital Targeting

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

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel