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Weekly Round Up #16: the Apple Watch edition

The most anticipated event in tech this week was the launch of the Apple watch on Monday. Apple, late in entering the wearable space,…

6 convertible vehicles that should never have been built

The folks over at Jaguar Land Rover have made an interesting decision. Yes, after three years of fierce speculation – sparked by the unveiling…

Missing out big time: 4 reasons why PayPal should commit to Nigeria right now

PayPal has a one-sided relationship with Nigerians keen to transfer and accept cash online. So much so, that the popular digital wallet service is…

Verssed W1 review-in-brief: finally, something different

We’ve been bombarded by a barrage of low-cost smartphones recently and we’re pretty damn bored of them all. As a consumer, it’s a puzzling…

SA’s Car of the Year finalists for 2015: Motorburn’s final impressions

The WesBank/South African Guild of Motoring Journalists Car of the Year 2015 winner announcement will take place next Wednesday, 18 March. Ahead of this,…

‘Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate’ review: a marvellous creation

If you’re new to the Monster Hunter franchise (like I am), jumping into a game as dense and time-consuming as Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate…

5 reasons why Africa is fertile ground for blazing ecommerce growth

Do not be surprised if you come across news that says ecommerce is dramatically spreading its wings in Africa. There is no doubt digital…

The state of mobile gaming in Africa

Smartphone ownership and use is on a meteoric rise all across Africa, and with that comes the inevitable rise in mobile gaming. According to…

36hrs: the social travel itinerary platform for jet-setters the world over

36hrs seems like a mash-up between Pinterest, Lonely Planet and TripAdvisor. Launched in beta April this year, the startup has created a platform that…

A Minecraft journey: new beginnings

I never really understood why the world has such a fascination with Minecraft. I mean, of all the games to be played out there,…

Built in Africa: RLabs is using tech to restore our faith in humanity

Built in Africa focuses on entrepreneurs, startups and technologies that hail from the continent and empower its citizens. Social entrepreneurship is becoming a key…

7 of the best: Ayrton Senna’s most memorable Formula 1 drives

Where there are great racing cars, like the McLaren MP4/4, there are usually great racing drivers sitting in the driver’s seat. There were few…

Samsung Gear 2 review: from a galaxy far away

This is the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and it’s only been seven months since the Gear 1. So what happened, why the need for…

BurnCast: Alibaba and the biggest tech IPO in history

Welcome to BurnCast, our weekly podcast that discusses tech trends, innovation and news. Hosted by Mich Atagana and Stuart Thomas. Alibaba’s upcoming IPO is…

5 cars built by manufacturers who really should’ve known better

Look, we get it. Building a car isn’t easy. But when a manufacturer’s been doing it for couple of decades, you’d think they would’ve…

Galaxy S5 review: no five star rating

Samsung’s fifth Galaxy, the S5 doesn’t even approach the design and interface of the HTC One (M8) and iPhone 5s, so what’s it got…

5 key elements every successful online shop needs

There has been a massive uptake of ecommerce in South Africa over the last three years with an increase in the number of online…

7 Awesome Google Now Easter Eggs: ‘Okay Google’ [Video]

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

Monster Diamond Tears headphones review: beauty and the pain

What do you look for in a headset? A not-so-subtly placed logo, which informs onlookers that you’ve got the latest trend in audio? A…

Meet Tokologo Phetla, the 19-year-old behind two startups with serious social savvy

Bill Gates first began his work in computers at the age of 20. Steve Jobs was 21 when he and Steve Wozniak began selling…

Hey startups, quit thinking outside the box and start exploring everyday innovation

“Think outside the box” is some of the worst advice I hear concerning innovation. Originating with 1970s management consultants, it offers the comfort of…

5 top global trends set to define motoring in 2014 and beyond

An automotive crack team made up of 69 of the world’s most respected motoring journalists — the same cluster of savvy jurors who recently…

‘Alien Isolation’ preview: prepare for fear

The release of Ridley Scott’s Alien in 1979 was a major moment in the history of cinema. It was the artisan’s horror film. A…

Celebrating Innovation: Redmi Note 14 Post-Launch Event in South Africa

How iGaming is becoming more accessible in South Africa

HP Ditches the 15-Minute Wait: Is This the End of Customer Service Hell?

GITEX Africa: Shaping the Future of Tech and Positioning Africa as a Global Powerhous

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Koop’s AI Housekeeper: Could This Be the Solution to SA’s Startup Compliance Headache?

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

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

Tariffs trump US new car affordability needs