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Swatting: the prank-call, evolved

The hunger for competition is a desire instilled in most people. Now, and at the forefront of the technological revolution, we have gaming. Competitive…

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…

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…

Martin Bjergegaard talks pitching new ventures, multi-million dollar exits

Martin Bjergegaard was an unknown name to me, till some few weeks ago. His profile, at the time, included him being the co-author of…

Sony Xperia J review: no small wonder

Sony’s Xperia J is getting on a bit, but it’s still a part of the new Xperia family, some of which I really like….

From HDMI to HTPC: how to setup a home media center

I’m getting old. Not in the sense that I battle with my hearing or that I have to start wearing glasses though. No, I’m…

Burning Hot: First Lady’s Instagram, Dave McClure’s Twitter tips, bionic eye

This week’s Burning Hot is all very social with a slice of futuristic gadgetry thrown in for good measure. Michelle Obama recently joined Instagram…

Gaming with Glass? A look into the future

The technology and gaming landscape is changing and, from the looks of things, Google is gearing up to be a major player in this…

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