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On SA startups going global: 7 case studies you can learn from

At the recent South African Innovation Summit, Christine Strutt partner at intellectual property law firm Von Seidels, spoke about the importance of startups having…

12TB massive vs 2TB portable: which is the more useful hard drive?

Dilemma: I have two hard drives for review. The enormous 12-terabyte Western Digital MyBook Duo (US$650), and Seagate’s ultra-slim 2-terabyte Backup Plus Slim (US$150)….

Got a family but hate SUVs? Try one of these 5 stylish MPVs

The multi-purpose vehicle is dead, right? Well, the abrupt rise of the soft-roading SUV has all but killed off the traditional family hauler. But…

3 key insights SA’s tech ecosystem can take from Israel

Mind-set, connectedness and government support are everything when it comes to building and sustaining a far reaching tech culture set to breed innovations across…

Games that make you go ‘meh’: 11 average titles on Xbox One

South African Xbox One fans, your time is now. Today, the Xbox One launches in South Africa, a mere eleven months after the 22…

RallyX sees closest ever finish: 5 moments you missed in motorsport this weekend

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

14 innovative Korean companies you need to know about [GMV]

Think Korea’s tech scene extends only as far as Samsung and LG? Think again. We’ve already told you about how instant messaging platform KakaoTalk…

9 super cool things you can do with the BlackBerry Q5

BlackBerry’s latest, the Q5 isn’t the best phone ever made, but it’s got some decent hardware and software features that we like. If you’re…

9 gadgets every Doctor Who fan should have, seriously

Calling all Doctor Who fans, please report on the mail room floor now. If you are a Whovian, you love the gadgets and you…

Looking at Africa’s mobile revolution from a human perspective

We hear about Africa’s mobile revolution almost daily, use the stats to support arguments and better understand potential markets. Potential investors and marketeers can…

Indicade 2013: games you don’t know about, but should

I love indie games. Perhaps even more than I love mainstream AAA titles. There’s something about a good indie game that makes you realise…

Laudable: social shopping platform for South African fashionistas launches

It’s probably easiest to describe Laudable, a South African e-store aggregator as a type of Fancy.com with a fashion bias. Its users discover fashion…

Sigma 120-300mm ‘Sports’ lens review: slow focus, impressive range

The newest lens from Sigma marks the start of the company’s “Sports” line of lenses. This is the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM…

Screw the startups, Africa needs more ‘netrepreneurs’

It’s the dream of any tech-person: come up with an idea or concept that you can build up and sell off for millions. Consider…

M-commerce in South Africa: a huge opportunity waiting to explode

The definition for mobile commerce (m-commerce) has expanded as technology and mobile methods have evolved, from the initial Premium Rate SMS payments for 8-bit…

Nokia’s Lumia 1020: a great camera, but is that enough?

In New York, Nokia launched the Lumia 1020, a massive phone with a 4.5-inch display and a crazy 41-megapixel sensor. It could be Nokia’s…

Burning Hot: Bitcoin, Kipochi and M-Pesa | GTA 5 | Martin Bjergegaard

What do you get when you combine advice for startups, the much-anticipated new Grand Theft Auto game and Bitcoin? This week’s episode of Burning…

Mavericks, innovation, gaming & expats: Africa’s tech scene at a glance

My favorite thing about Africa right now is how everyone is gingered up about amazing things that are happening in the tech scene. It’s…

The new GTA V trailer dissected

Come 17 September, no one is going to turn up for work. Employees will phone in to complain about strange illnesses. Doctor’s notes will…

Africa’s crowdfunding context: starting up startups the African way

“Crowdfunding is the democratization of [funding] for startups.” People get the opportunity to directly vote with their wallets for the services or products they…

Turn an iPad into a games console with Joypad iOS app

As much as I love the current state of technology and the manner in which it has affected video gaming, part of me still…

The startup curve South Africa: wiggles of realism

It is sometimes too easy to dish out titbits of startup advice from a venture capital ivory tower without going through the practical realities of…

Two CyanogenMod security features Android 4.3 needs

If you are reading this, you probably know what CyanogenMod is. In case you don’t, here’s the official description. CyanogenMod (pronounced sigh-AN-oh-jen-mod), is a…

Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute

HONOR X9c Redefines Rugged Smartphones with Unmatched Durability and Smart AI Features

Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

Temu Survey Reveals Price is King for South Africans

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

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

GS3 Emzoom R Style review

Dakar dominated by South African built Hilux Evos

Elkann to create Jeep and Stellantis Meta(morphosis)