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Mercedes wins Formula 1 Constructors’ title in Russia: the motorsport roundup

It was an action packed weekend in motorsport, with the world’s biggest series all in action. So, without much ado, we get into the…

Here’s what you’ll pay for an iPhone 6S in the BRICS nations

It’s no real surprise that here in South Africa we don’t pay the same for technology as those in the United States or Europe,…

Android Marshmallow hands on: smarter, shinier, more secure

It’s that time of year again: upgrade season. You know, the time when iOS users around the world get the latest and greatest that…

A dummy’s guide to why reporting is essential for your online startup

These days most small businesses know that they need a website. Some also realise the importance of email marketing and social media in marketing…

Here’s what you can play at rAge’s Xbox One and PlayStation 4 stands

Spring is in the air and that naturally means rAge is just around the corner. Running from 9-11 October, South Africa’s biggest electronics and…

Everything you need to know about the East 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…

Weekly Round Up #38: Microsoft event, Reddit’s Upvoted, Impact Investing and Samsung Note 5 prices

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

‘The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D’ review: a frustrating but rewarding adventure

Some games have dynastic chips on their shoulders. Some are remasters trying to survive in a modern, graphics-intensive gaming world. Majora’s Mask 3D definitely…

Crowdfunding site for social causes Ripple launches, hopes to ride success of Thundafund

Yiza Ekhaya is a soup kitchen trying to build a hemp house in Khayelitsha. In order to continue and improve feeding the young and…

WD Green 2TB review: affordable secondary storage

There are hundreds of forums across the internet with consumers pondering the difference between WD‘s array of colour-named drives. Currently, consumer offerings consist of…

Weekly Roundup #17: Sapa, Tag Heuer smartwatch, Elon Musk, WeChat’s Picup and Nintendo

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. This edition is once again pared…

Startup going off the rails? Here are 5 basic things you can do to get back on track

Last year was a challenging one for South African businesses and there are few signs that 2015 will be much easier. However, get the…

HTC One Mini 2 review-in-brief: smaller than an M8, but not as good

If phone sales were based solely on device quality, then HTC would be sitting right near the top of the smartphone pile instead of…

Toyota Yaris Hybrid review: Just how frugal is SA’s cheapest hybrid?

Buying a hybrid in South Africa isn’t easy. In fact, if you’re dead set on owning a petrol-electric vehicle, your local options are severely…

Get married and 4 other tips on getting off the ground as an entrepreneur

We all know that running a business can be a rather personal affair. As in any relationship, you’ll go through ups and downs, celebrate…

Microsoft might be killing Internet Explorer, but it’s far from dead

Microsoft‘s Internet Explorer really should doff its cap and take a bow, because it has been one of the most influential pieces of code…

iPhone 6s rumour roundup: yep, it’s nearly that time again

iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, whatever. All we know is that an upgraded iPhone is coming later this year and there are plenty of things…

Mercedes dominates Melbourne: 7 moments you missed in motorsport this weekend

There are just too many great motorsport events and series to fit into a comparatively short weekend. Sadly because of this, many exciting moments…

This is why reverse logistics is so crucial for your online shop

When it comes to customer satisfaction, having a convenient and efficient method of allowing customers to return unwanted or faulty goods is almost as…

Sony SmartBand SWR10 review: easy to lose, easy to forget

The fitness craze — it’s a thing that’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Just like the selfie movement and the LOLcats phenomenon before it,…

‘Tormentum: Dark Sorrow’ review: demented silence

Tormentum: Dark Sorrow is a spectacularly sinister point-and-click puzzle adventure created by the Polish three-man indie developing team, Oh Noo! Studios. It will take…

Religion on the go: has PrayerBox found a real sweet spot in Nigeria?

Out of Nigeria’s estimated 173 million citizens, more than 40% are Christian. That means it’s one of the countries with the highest density of…

Why South African brands really should adopt an omni-channel model

The term omni-channel is on everyone’s lips today — across all sectors — yet no brand in South Africa has managed to execute on…

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