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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 review: a neat but flawed lens

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 looks and sounds like something 007 might get in the next James Bond movie. However, the camera-in-a-lens might get Bond…

Anatomy of a pivot: the story of Fora, a startup that never was

When I was in Nigeria a few months ago, I go the distinct feeling that education startups were the new hot ticket for young…

Here’s why Elon Musk opening up Tesla’s patents matters

The biggest news in the motoring world this week was the revelation by electric car company Tesla that it would be opening up its…

Windows Phone 8.1 review: the OS we needed all along

Windows Phone didn’t get the attention that Microsoft expected it to. Almost four years after its initial release, it is still playing the catchup…

This startup lets you buy and sell affordable artwork online

Having had his work featured in publications like Mail & Guardian, Financial Times and Elle Magazine, South African artist Atang Tshikare has recently been…

5 Formula One editions of road cars that look absolutely spectacular

Despite a number of controversial rule changes over the past few years, Formula One is still pretty much seen as the peak of motor…

Hisense HS-X1 review: a smartphone you might as well call a tablet

Whenever I’m called to pick up a new phone for review, I expect to find something small, economical and light. These are, after all,…

Dishonored review: executed to perfection

Designing Perfection There was something special about the first time you played Half-Life. You were immersed into the world of Black Mesa and you…

Epson TW5500 review: quality is worth the cost

We live in an age where small things are able to do a lot quickly. The Epson EH-TW5500 Home Projector (catchy name ain’t it?)…

Interview with the Dev: Franco.Kernel paves the way

Now, I have interviewed a couple of folks for the ‘Burn already and I have to be honest, I was a lot more familiar…

Rascarlo custom Nexus ROM review

What’s in a ROM? I’ve mentioned a few times in my older posts that custom ROMs for the Galaxy Nexus aren’t really needed anymore,…

CityMob: How a startup pivoted from group-buying into flash sales

CityMob, the group buying site started by three entrepreneurs in Cape Town in early 2011, has made a significant change in direction as the…

What’s for dinner? Decide with Daily Dish, the service that shops for you

Daily Dish is as a menu planning and grocery shopping service for “busy people” who want to eat delicious, “cook-it-yourself” food at home. We’d…

Interview with the dev: Crossbones’ custom Nexus OS

I’ve used Crossbones ROMs on both my Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus and I have to admit, they’re as stable as you’re likely to…

5ounces: flash sale eCommerce for gourmet food and wine lovers

There’s a new time-sensitive, gourmet food and wine eCommerce site on the block, and it’s called 5ounces — the standard, one-fifth measurement of a…

Samsung wireless audio dock review: sounding off

When I walked into the office and saw the black box sitting on the desk, I thought to myself that it seemed like a…

7 of the best knock-off gadgets China has to offer

With the recent release of the iPhone 5, users found themselves trawling the internet for any leaked tit-bits that would give a sneak peek…

6 things to consider before buying a projector

So the boss stopped by your cubicle and told you to stop sharpening pencils and do some research on data projectors. Like what they…

13 South African startups to look out for in 2013

It’s been a busy year for South Africa’s startup scene and as we start winding down the last quarter of 2012, we decided to…

Linux Ubuntu 12.1 review: finally growing up

After reviewing the last version of Ubuntu 12 a few months ago I wasn’t too impressed with the OS in general. Ubuntu kept loyal…

Signed, sealed and delivered: the Mxit/Motribe deal

Mxit has officially inked the deal to buy social network builder Motribe. We reported a few weeks ago that the deal was in its…

Top 10 factors to consider when choosing a gaming PC

A good high performance gaming PC can be a big investment. It’s not like the console market where everyone gets the exact same build…

mPowa beats Square to Africa in multi-million dollar deal with FNB

This is big. Square competitor mPowa will launch its payments device in South Africa after inking a multi-million dollar deal with banking giant FNB….

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