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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 review: a near perfect mid-range smartphone

Choosing a phone is difficult. Consumers are inundated with the latest S-this and numeric-that. It’s all a lot to grasp. Digging a little deeper,…

3 key trends that will sustain long-term growth in Africa

A troubled murmur spread through the investment community in recent months, built on speculation that Africa’s economies are losing momentum after a decade of…

Huawei launches Mate 8 in SA – what’s the damage?

It may be a few months late to the party, but Huawei finally released the Mate 8 smartphone in South Africa. The phone, which…

Weekly Round Up #57: Tesla Model 3, WhatsApp encryption, Huawei P9, Panama Papers, Cake ban

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation, and news from the last few days. This week on BurnCast, Senior…

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games 3DS review: as forgettable as the Olympics

For a fifth time, Mario and Sonic are heading off to the Olympic Games to see who’s the best at running, jumping, and wearing…

Tesla Model 3 vs Chevrolet Bolt: here’s what we know so far

Yes, the long-awaited Tesla Model 3 has finally been revealed. And what an astounding reception it has received, with nearly 300 000 interested parties…

7 tools that make an entrepreneur’s day simpler and more productive

Busy entrepreneurs have many responsibilities to manage each day, from doing the admin and managing finances, to attending meetings, conference calls and networking to…

Memeburn chats to IAB CEO Josephine Buys about Bookmarks, 2016 plans

Ever since its 2014 rebrand — the organisation was previously the DMMA — Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) South Africa, has seen a significant increase…

4 tips startups need to keep in mind when raising first round funding

Being a startup founder can be downright challenging. Whether it is developing a sound business plan, building a team, or acquiring customers, you will…

5 awesome holiday gifts for the design-obsessed

It’s that time of year when hunting for holiday gifts turns into a chore, but it really doesn’t have to be. We’re faced with…

Haas F1’s proposed livery is absolutely gorgeous: the motorsport roundup

It’s quiet for now on racetracks across the world, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t any news to report. We cover some of the…

Invest in training your employees — 6 ways it will pay off for your business

In a difficult economic climate, the training and education budget is often one of the first areas of the business to suffer cutbacks. After…

8 signs that you might be addicted to gaming

Gaming has become a big part of our society in the past two decades. What was once for children and limited audiences is now…

Star Wars Battlefront review: beautiful but brainless

Star Wars: Battlefront is DICE’s latest attempt to reinvigorate the Star Wars: Battlefront franchise. Based on the Star Wars franchise (duh), this is the…

Riovic wants to be the personal financial advisor in your pocket

Plaguing unbankable communities — in addition to not having access banking services — is not having access to professional financial advice. South Africa’s Riovic,…

Entrepreneurship training for African startups? Stakeholders disagree

While entrepreneurship is an essential aspect of the economy of most African countries with entrepreneurs acquiring knowledge from different sources, tech entrepreneurs in West…

5 of the best 2016 Collector’s Edition games

For most consumers, the standard version of a video game is perfectly fine. For fangirls and fanboys alike it’s the special editions, the products…

4 reasons the Volvo S90 sedan is destined for success (and one reason it isn’t)

The Volvo Cars brand is in the midst of what could just turn out to be quite the transformation. Indeed, with the launch of…

Grotech: this new fund aims to pump R200m into disruptive SA tech

The South African tech scene saw some pretty big exits in 2015, including radar startup iKubu’s January sale to Garmin and WooThemes’ exit to…

Gearburn’s Holiday Gift Guide 2015: the best tech gifts under R500

Christmas shopping is a torrid chore, but it doesn’t have to be, especially if you happen to read Gearburn regularly. Our staff have put…

SA instant messaging startup Notafy wants to kill SMS for good

Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger and WeChat have become the norm for mobile communication. At least that’s the case for the majority of consumers. Most banks,…

4 terrible Final Fantasy games we hate to remember

News recently hit about Square Enix’s plans to make Final Fantasy VII Remake an episodic adventure, instead of traditional all-in-one titles we’ve come to…

Renault to complete Lotus F1 purchase: the motorsport roundup

As the year slowly winds down, so the roar of engines around some of the world’s greatest tracks start to fade. That’s mainly because…

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

South Africa’s Deskless Workers: A Workforce Under Strain

How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

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

Jaguar rebranding creative is crazy – good?

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion