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Dead in a flash: 5 of the most difficult Flash games you can play today

The gaming industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. But not everyone owns the means, such as a proper gaming…

AOC 29″ UltraWide Monitor Review: wide, beautiful but expensive

The Philips 29″ P-Line monitor spoiled me in terms of the ultra widescreen experience, so I was delighted to be offered the chance to…

From diapers to grilled cheese: WumDrop’s curious on-demand courier service takes on SA

A few months ago, we at Burn Media HQ discovered a curious new courier service in our neighbourhood: you can tweet to get a…

6 of the most bizarre special edition cars ever built

Special edition variants of existing automobiles are strange creatures. Some manage to live up to the name – proving to be remarkably special cars…

Forget funding: 5 things South African tech entrepreneurs really need to start caring about

And it’s probably not bitcoin. In the last couple of years, startups – especially within the tech sector – have (finally) been given a…

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge, Gear S and Gear VR

Samsung, bless its soul, always puts so much effort into its launches and the arrival of the Note 4 is no different. From the…

3 valuable lessons from a successful startup exit in South Africa

Long ago in a world far, far away (Cape Town, 2010), I started and ran a group buying website. Yes, I was taken in…

8 reasons why iOS 7 is the freshest fruit from Apple yet

Of all the announcements made at this year’s WWDC, the launch of the hotly anticipated and much-needed refresh of iOS was definitely the most…

7 things every entrepreneur should understand when starting a business

Being an entrepreneur is hard. You quit your nice paying job with your awesome corner office to start something because your grandmother thought it…

3 must-have minimalist Android apps

Since I’ve been using Android, and trying to encourage other people to use it, I’ve waxed lyrical about the customisability and open nature of…

Around the world in 7 startups: traveling ventures with a twist

If you’re planning on quitting your job anytime soon to travel the oyster that is our world, then this list will probably come in…

The complete WWDC 2013 keynote round-up

Apple’s hotly anticipated four-day WWDC conference kicked off today and we finally got to see what the men and women of Cupertino have been…

Branding your startup: why it’s kinda important now

Ever wondered why some companies get all the attention and others don’t? As society we have become obsessed with the flashy and the shiny….

5 of the biggest improvements in mobile camera technology

Mobile phone cameras thoroughly justify the saying “The best camera is the one that’s with you”. No mobile phone camera is still even comparable…

HP Elitepad 900 review: average tablet, crazy price

It’s difficult to make sense of HP’s Elitepad 900. This 10.1” tablet runs Windows 8 and offers the portability that makes any tablet a…

Burning Hot this week: Feathercoin, Xperia Tablet Z and coworking spaces

There’s a lot going on over here at Burn HQ — from stories about (ahem) interesting new social startups to NFC technology and why…

Is 3D printing the key to Africa’s dire manufacturing sector?

It’s not just a gimmick you often see on Kickstarter. 3D printing technologies have the ability to provide local communities with the access to…

6 top gaming phones of 2013, so far

Gamers enjoy playing on the go and that means using a smartphone with features that enhance gameplay. Screens have become enormous, and mobile processors…

9 reasons why NFC will simplify your life

By now we’ve all heard of NFC. What is NFC you say? Near field communication (NFC) is a set of standards for smartphones and other devices that…

The co-innovation trend and the challenge in emerging markets

While the absence of mature intellectual property laws remains one of the deterrents holding back co-creation or co-innovation in Africa, it’s a compelling model…

5 free apps that will make your daily commute a pleasure

So I walk to and from work, most days. That means a lot of time to muck around while on foot, whether it’s taking…

7 SA startups that’ll help get your party started

Ever had that moment when you look at your calendar, thinking there’s something familiar about the date, only to realise that it’s your birthday?…

8 reasons why bloggers are attractive investment bets

A recent article pubished by Ad Age, revealed that bloggers are increasingly succeeding in attracting funding for new ventures. Why is that? Geri Hirsch…

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