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5 potential Tesla-fighters of the near future

Right now, the Tesla Model S has no direct competitors. Not a single one. Sure, there are a handful of other all-electric vehicles bouncing…

SweepSouth weighs in on experience at Silicon Valley’s 500 Startups accelerator

SweepSouth is a having a good first year. Just after the South African on-demand domestic cleaning startup secured its first investment, it got accepted…

‘Party Hard’ review: killing the noise

Have you ever craved a bit of peace and quiet or a good night’s sleep, but your next door neighbour is hosting a rave…

Ware of the Week: ShowMax

In our weekly series, Ware of the Week, we showcase our favourite organised lines of code from the world of mobile and desktop computing….

11 ways to spot a big-time Silicon Cape startup guy

You can spot a big-time Silicon Cape guy or gal from a mile away. And it just so happens that we here at Ventureburn…

Marquez wins manic Misano GP: the motorsport roundup

This weekend saw a plethora of motorsport action from all disciplines. In a way, it’s fitting that it got everything out of the way…

3 new iPhone 6S features Apple haters would love to have

Smartphone manufacturers are naughty kids glancing at each others’ answer sheets during final exams. While they all hate to admit it, technologies developed by…

5 of Satya Nadella’s greatest first year hits as Microsoft CEO

When Satya Nadella assumed the role of Microsoft CEO from the outgoing Steve Ballmer, the company had lost its way especially in the operating…

Online verification startup ThisIsMe is like ecommerce for your identity

In the famous words of former US president Ronald Reagan during the Cold War, “Trust, but verify.” This is the philosophy attached to ThisIsMe…

The Formula 1 launch edition: 5 moments you missed in motorsport this weekend

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

5 productivity tools every entrepreneur should have at their disposal

Being an entrepreneur can deliver a great feeling of satisfaction and self-fulfillment, but there are certain things you must do to ensure your success,…

Ground Zeroes, Dragon Age Inquisition and The Fall: better late than never review roundup

Today the gaming industry is the strongest it has ever been. The public’s interest in this interactive phenomenon and the rapid advancement of game…

3 impressive SA startups riding on the growth of others

In the vastness of the internet, many companies grow on the back of one another — a phenomenon that’s not unique to web-based or…

Huawei MediaPad 10 Link+ review: not much of an upgrade

Yawn. “Tablets” is fast becoming the most boring device genre on earth, with no diversity, no new ideas or differentiating features. Even iPad sales…

How important is design for your business in 2015?

The business year is just a few weeks old yet it’s already setting an aggressive pace thanks to a tougher economic climate, savvier customers…

‘Mortal Kombat X’, Conan’s ‘Minecraft’ and Freddy’s pizza: this week’s TGIF Video Roundup

TGIF, and we really shouldn’t be at work, but that won’t stop us from gandering through the week’s best tech, gadget and gaming videos,…

4 motoring niches we would have laughed at 10 years ago

In the grand old business of building cars, mainstream segments are where the big money’s at. Right? Well, generally speaking, yes. Budget hatchbacks, for…

Belyve will make you a sexy website for R1000 a pop

Like most startups, Belyve was born out of a frustration of the status quo. Its creator Kolobe Kgwathla started making websites in order to…

iPhone 6s, HTC One M9 and Xperia Z4: 7 phone launches to get excited about in 2015

In 2014, the iPhone 6 was released with massive success, selling an incredible 74-million units since its launch. Other outstanding releases, including the HTC…

Lenovo brings updated, sexier YOGA party to South African shores

Ah Lenovo. A company that’s ripe with innovation and blossoming ideas. Having unveiled a slew of new devices in Las Vegas at CES 2015…

4 examples of cutting edge car tech that’ll make our roads safer

Two major global tech showcase events took place in the US this month, revealing impressive technology from the world’s leading car manufacturers. Sexy design,…

30 useful tools for efficient management of your ecommerce startup

Ecommerce startups face many challenges while managing their business operations. They have to work with a limited number of personnel and budget. They face…

Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association

GPT 5.2 lands in the API and could reshape how SA builds with AI

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

GTA 6 Is Officially Coming in 2026: The New Date, the Delays and the South African Reality Check

The Gaming Gear South Africans Are Actually Buying This December

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel