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Special Podcast #19: Analysis of everything Apple launched on 21 March 2016

In our latest Special Podcast, Senior Reporter Stuart Thomas talks to Gearburn Editor Andy Walker and Reporter Graham van der Made about the latest…

Far Cry Primal review: massacres, mammoths, mayhem

The name Far Cry is synonymous with guns, goons, and all manner of open-world activities. The series has been going strong since 2004, but…

Finding promise and consistency in turbulent times: lessons from the EU

The first quarter of 2016 has proven grim for a number of leading markets, most starkly for the European Union. A year ago, the…

The Lexus LC 500h is sexy, but its clever new gearbox may just be sexier

We won’t deny it: we reckon the recently unveiled Lexus LC 500h is an absolute belter in the looks department. Yes, this hybrid coupe…

Weekly Round Up #54: Tesla Model 3 launch, Samsung S7, S7 edge and is M4JAM closing down?

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

Hearthstone: Whispers of the Old Gods expansion, new formats incoming

Hearthstone recently celebrated its two-year anniversary (11 March) and with it its creator Blizzard revealed that the popular free-to-play online digital collectible card game…

Volvo XC90 review: a seriously safe Swedish SUV

Before we start, there’s something you should know. I am not, by inclination, a fan of large SUVs. Nor, for that matter, am I…

Broken phone diaries: a journey through iFix’s repair shop

It happens to the best of us. A few months ago I was preparing for a night out on the town with friends and…

Fallout 4 on PC: here’s what you should know before buying it

Before reading this piece, we’d like to point out that this isn’t a critical commentary on Fallout 4, but is simply a how-to guide…

Weekly Round Up #42: Uber’s deal with WesBank, Xiaomi in SA, PriceCheck sale and Apple Music

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

Everything you need to know about the West African startup landscape [2015/2016 Update]

Update: Are you a venture capitalist or an angel investor looking to invest in a company? Are you an entrepreneur looking for capital or…

Confused by Merc’s new model-naming system? Let us break it down for you…

Way back in 1994, the heavyweights at Mercedes-Benz HQ decided to shake up the brand’s model-naming system. And so, determining the designation of each…

‘It makes all the sense in the world’ — former PriceCheck CEO on Naspers sale

Last week emerging markets media and internet giant Naspers sold its award-winning South African price comparison site PriceCheck back to original founder Kevin Tucker…

6 travel apps to make your holiday journey a pleasure

Travelling is many things: an incredible adventure, and an invaluable education, a journey into yourself, and so forth. But after having been shouted at…

3 ways investors can navigate Africa’s mobile markets

As investment opportunities go, Africa’s mobile market is about to have its day in the sun.Two-thirds of the sub-Saharan population own mobile devices, and…

Xiaomi Mi 4 hands-on: it’s almost here, South Africa

Xiaomi: it’s a brand some won’t know but many have heard of. It’s often called the Apple of China (which is itself a term steeped…

Jorge Lorenzo wins Valencia GP, MotoGP Championship: the motorsport roundup

The MotoGP Championship drew to a thrilling close this weekend in Valencia, with teammates hustling for the top brass. Of course, that sounds simple…

5 ways entrepreneurs can stay focused this holiday season

It’s been a long year. No-one is taking that away from you. But as the silly season fast approaches and more tourists start to…

5 things we’ve learnt from reading other Fallout 4 reviews

It’s finally Fallout 4 day, and while South African journalists still haven’t got their grubby little paws on a review copy, the rest of…

Rise of the Tomb Raider review: more tombs, more raiding

Rise of the Tomb Raider (ROTTR) is the follow-up to 2013’s reboot of the popular franchise. This time around Lara is in search of…

5 tips on how entrepreneurs can take control of their cash flow

Cash flow management is the discipline of ensuring that more money is coming into to your business than you need to pay out each…

Huawei Mate S hands-on preview: middle child syndrome

When we first gained word of the Huawei Mate S at IFA 2015, it definitely sounded like the Chinese company was leaping bounds beyond…

Entersekt: SA’s fintech gem making it safe for millions to bank, shop online

All those times you pay your monthly rent online or buy those must-have blue jeans through Superbalist, you’re probably doing so without worrying about…

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