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5 tiny programs that make Windows even better

Microsoft’s Windows is a great operating system in almost any guise (let’s not talk about Vista or 8 right now), but even it can…

7 reasons why customers are abandoning your mobile shopping cart

Shopping cart abandonment rate has always been a big concern for ecommerce retailers, but the rise of m-commerce has given this crucial metric a…

7 key lessons I’ve learnt about raising capital from VCs [Part 1]

The following is an adapted version of a talk done by Clive Butkow from Grovest at the Gordon Institute of Business Science at the…

LG G4 Quick Circle Case and AirCharge combo review: round and round

Remember those smartphone covers, or holsters, that hung from nineties Levi’s-fitted to kids who thought they were cool? Those enormous pouches are now practically…

Weekly Round Up #47: Rickman, Bowie, Tesla factory, The Star’s awks moment, regulating OTTs

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

2015 retrospective: was it one of the best years in gaming?

This past year was either fantastic or utterly terrible depending on your personal preferences, but for those interested in single player games, innovative indie…

The Chevrolet Bolt has beaten the Tesla Model 3 to the affordable EV punch

Chevrolet and Tesla are two exceedingly different automakers. One is a 104-year-old American manufacturer peddling everything from dinky city cars to chunky SUVs, fire-breathing…

8 tips for marketing your startup on a shoestring budget

While success has many fathers, failure is considered as an orphan. Sailing your entrepreneurial stint to success has its own challenges. Most startups fail…

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 5, vast improvement over Note 4

South Korean electronics company, Samsung officially unveiled its latest smartphone device, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. It is an obligatory yearly hardware upgrade and includes…

Weekly Round Up #31: Alphabet, Bic’s fail, Naspers’ Netflix, M4JAM buys Pondering Panda

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

5 electric scooters that show automakers are finally taking congestion seriously

The world’s major cities are becoming more and more congested. The resulting lack of space is hitting motorists hard, forcing them to spend more…

It’s a jungle out there: ValueForest wants to help you find the best online classifieds deals

A few months ago, software engineer David Kaplan quit his full-time job, stepped out into the wild, and joined an incubator. Today, the 23-year-old…

7 smartphones under R1000 you can buy right now

Food is expensive. Internet connectivity is expensive. Life is expensive. Frankly, living in South Africa is pretty expensive. Luckily, your smartphone doesn’t have to…

‘Cradle’ review: odd, bizarre and ultimately wonderful

Cradle is a beautifully bizarre experience created by the Ukrainian-based indie game studio Flying Café for Semianimals (its name alone should be an indication…

What can brand researchers learn from startups?

Startups are trending. But it’s not only because they’re seen as cool. Rather, it’s their ability to go from an idea or concept to…

Wits launches challenge for better student apps

The University of the Witwatersrand has launched an app development challenge aimed at adding to its existing suite of student-focused apps. The Student App…

M4JAM acquires digital research company Pondering Panda to fuel African expansion

South African micro-jobbing startup M4JAM (Money for Jam) had a good first year. The Stellenbosch-based company has lured high-profile talents such as Brett StClair…

5 useful but fashionable fitness gadgets for the sporty generation

Purchasing gifts in this day and age is a scary task. There’s no such thing as resorting to socks if all else fails, and…

‘Tembo The Badass Elephant’ review: butt-stomping mayhem

Never has an elephant been more gloriously featured in a game than the 2D-platformer title, Tembo The Badass Elephant (TTBE). I must admit that…

SA’s Geek Crate delivers games, comics and merchandise to your doorstep

Brand new startup Geek Crate based in Cape Town, South Africa, looks to bring a range of geek products to the masses. It’s an…

Weekly Round Up #30: Geek Crate, Gamescom, 3D printing and Drone racing

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

6 highlights from EA’s Gamescom 2015 briefing

For all related news, views and analysis from the heart of Cologne’s gaming epicenter, have a look at our Gamescom 2015 Hub here. The…

Startup owner? Here are 4 ways to empower your developers’ creativity

There’s an old saying about service delivery: Your options are good, fast, and cheap — pick two. For entrepreneurs trying to get ahead and…

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