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Collaborative consumption: eBay, entrepreneurship and Africa’s mass potential

Technology has changed the world, no doubt about that. By extension it has changed the way we live our lives, do business and make…

8 new cars you can buy today for under R250k that’ll put a smile on your face

The word cheap is perhaps one of the most subjective words we use as motoring journalists, after all, what is cheap to you might…

Murdered: Soul Suspect review | one foot in the grave

I had high hopes for Murdered: Soul Suspect when I saw the original trailers and gameplay demos — it was what appeared to be…

6 lessons on innovation from Bill and Melinda Gates: number 4 will stun you

I listened to Bill and Melinda Gates’ commencement speech at Stanford University over the weekend and one thing really stood out: the Gates’ are…

BurnCast: All Tesla’s patents are belong to you

Welcome to BurnCast, our weekly podcast that discusses tech trends, innovation and news. Hosted by Mich Atagana and Stuart Thomas. Elon Musk and Tesla…

BMW X5 M50d review: uber-quick and dripping with tech

The BMW X5 arrived on the scene back in the late nineties as one of the first “crossover” vehicles to coolly cast aside the…

9 things we wish African entrepreneurs would invent already

There are times when it seems like there is an app for everything and entrepreneurs would have to reach pretty far to keep building…

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….

Asus N76 review: monster sound from a high-end laptop

When we talk high performance laptops, Asus always comes to mind. And the new Asus N Series N76 laptop is a beast. Not only…

Wait, Simon Cowell and will.i.am are on the hunt for the next Steve Jobs?

Simon Cowell is looking for the next big tech entrepreneur. Why am I not surprised? The music producer and former American Idol judge has…

Design like a machine? Get your original infographic featured on Ventureburn

Some of the biggest names in tech have… um… interesting beginnings. Motorola was originally the name of a car radio, Facebook started in a…

2go: SA startup you’ve never heard of crushes Facebook in Nigeria

South African instant messaging startup 2go is getting some good traction in Nigeria. The company is reporting that it recently crossed the 10 million…

Dishonored preview: the most important game of 2012?

Dishonored might be terrible. It might be unplayable, riddled with glitches and crashes and it could be a financial flop. Or it could be…

MTN Expands Its Digital Education Push As South Africa Opens The 2026 School Year

CES 2026 Signals A New Era For Portable Gaming Power

CES 2026 From Flashy Demos To Practical Breakthroughs

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

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

GTA 6 Is Officially Coming in 2026: The New Date, the Delays and the South African Reality Check

The Gaming Gear South Africans Are Actually Buying This December

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel