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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…

Here’s what we should expect from the Huawei P9

Huawei will be unveiling its latest high-end smartphone (or smartphones) in London today, in the form of the Huawei P9. What should we expect…

5 startups that will help you automate SEO-related processes in 2016

Although factors such as keyword distribution, domain age and URL structure still play a critical role in SEO, they are not really enough to…

Is the LG G5 better than the Galaxy S7? Here’s what reviewers are saying

The first reviews for LG’s G5 have been published online, so just what are they saying about this radical product? For starters, Phone Arena’s…

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…

5 of the best Fallout 4 mods around

It’s nearly been a month since the release of Fallout 4 and, by the looks of it, fallout-fever is still going strong. But by…

African economic slump reveals hot spots ripe for investment

When the International Monetary Fund slashed sub-Saharan Africa’s growth projections this spring, it seemed that the continent’s brief day in the sun had come…

The Tech Behind #2: How Viva is disrupting the SA gym space

The South African health and wellness space is experiencing a massive shake-up. Independent gyms, training groups and Crossfit boxes are cropping up all over…

Vodacom Smart 6 review: not quite six of the best

Budget Android phones have really changed the smartphone market for the better. Not only do they force manufacturers to launch cheaper but better phones,…

Weekly Round Up #45: UFOSA, Zuckerberg’s $45bn charity, WeChat Wallet, Black Friday

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

How B2B startups promote big data for business growth, efficiency

The relationship between business and big data is growing ever tighter. This sentiment is expected to intensify as adoption becomes more mainstream and as…

4 rumours about the upcoming Tesla Model 3: which ones are likely true?

Elon Musk once said that developing a long-range, affordable electric vehicle was at the very top of Tesla’s list of long-term goals. And the…

CyanogenMod 13 first impressions: bringing Marshmallow to the masses

Now that Android Marshmallow is out in the wild, Android enthusiasts everywhere, at least those without Nexus devices, will be waiting to see when…

6 actionable social media tips for startups

Social media marketing has become an integral part of most companies’ marketing strategy. Gone are the days when it was considered an optional activity….

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

Calls vs Puts: Understanding the Two Types of Options

HONOR celebrates Amajita’s AFCON win with 400 Lite smartphone drop