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Samsung Galaxy S6 bendgate and ‘Game of Hyrule’ trailer: the 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,…

10 baby gadgets that every expecting mom needs

When you’re expecting for the first time, it’s hard for you to know what you need for when your little one arrives. Every mother…

SnapScan rolls out ‘frictionless’ payments feature called SnapBeacons

SnapScan is today announcing its first major update since its QR code payments feature was popularised in 2013. The new payment channel feature, called…

Weekly Round Up #20: Facebook Messenger, Opel hipster cars, Huawei mystery, and Samsung S6 price

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 lessons African startups can learn from Nigeria’s president-elect

It’s no longer news that Nigeria has a new President-elect, what is however new is the fact that he is actually the first person…

5 things you need to know about the Tesla S 70D

Tesla yesterday announced the launch of the Model S 70D, the entry level model in its all wheel drive D range. Admittedly it’s not…

Brace yourself: the Opel Adam proves big car tech is coming to your small car… and soon

We recently spent a week whizzing around in the new Opel Adam. It’s a posh little three-door hatchback that employs a decidedly refined and…

6 mobile games for playing in short bursts

Even though the world is littered with gaming enthusiasts, not all of them are blessed with enough time to sink into the more long-winded…

Formula E is not the environmentally-friendly racing series we were hoping for, but it’s a start

Let’s not fool ourselves. Although I hate to knock it before its first race, Formula E really is no greener than it’s petroleum-based cousins….

How Nigeria’s economic boom could be down to improved payments systems

With Nigeria having recently eclipsed South Africa as the continent’s biggest economy, it is worth taking a look the nation’s progress from the perspective…

Nokia Lumia 630 Dual Sim review: double the fun

The Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM is the first Windows Phone 8.1 based smartphone that is currently available in the market. But more importantly,…

BurnCast: Is Uber the next Google?

Welcome to BurnCast, our weekly podcast that discusses tech trends, innovation and news. Hosted by Mich Atagana and Stuart Thomas. With Uber’s latest round…

The ultimate guide to enjoying Fifa World Cup 2014 online [Video]

Welcome to the latest episode of our YouTube show MemeTV — a weekly show where we’ll share social media, online marketing and tech tips,…

7 games on our wish list for E3 2014

With E3 right around the corner, by now we all have an idea of what games will be showcased in 2014. For example, Destiny…

Social is easy: Pocketplan lets you find, book and pay for events in your city

Entertainment, like transport, is integral to any major city’s attractiveness to its citizens and tourists to live and visit. And while we’ve seen some…

8 3D printed foods that will change the future of cuisine

Like it or not, 3D printed food will be at the forefront of future cuisine. The technology to print edible foodstuffs practically on demand is…

15 creative edtech startups empowering Africa’s learners

eLearning Africa 2014 recently saw both thinkers and tinkerers from around the continent and abroad get together in Kampala, Uganda. They discussed the current…

8 optional extras you should avoid on your next new car

Some manufacturers pride themselves on the fact that their vehicles come with either absolutely no expensive options or an extras list shorter than Tom…

Smart 4 Mini review: an affordable, efficient Jelly Bean smartphone

As I was set to retire my battered old handset, I was in the market for an affordable smartphone. That’s when Vodafone’s humble Smart…

8 ways iOS 8 stole from WhatsApp, Android and everyone else

I watched Apple’s WWDC 2014 keynote presentation last night without expecting much innovation, but Tim Cook’s company delivered unexpected surprises like a brand-new “more…

4 cars that went way past their production run and the countries they did it in

Whenever a carmaker decides to release a new model name, it’s taking a pretty big risk. Focus too much on design and engineering in…

EFL uses psychometrics to give entrepreneurs access to bank loans

One of the greatest challenges for almost every entrepreneur worldwide is access to financing. There’s a very logical reason for why this is the…

BurnCast: Is Apple lacking innovation? [WWDC 2014]

Welcome to BurnCast, our weekly podcast that discusses tech trends, innovation and news. Hosted by Mich Atagana and Stuart Thomas. This week’s BurnCast sees…

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