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Google launches new voice control app for Android

Google has launched a new accessibility app for Android devices called Voice Access. The app “provides a hands-free experience for Android, letting people navigate…

Cape Town dam report: wet September brings big improvements

As the City of Cape Town relaxed water restrictions, and a wetter than normal September draws to an end, the city’s dam levels have…

More than 45000 people attended Comic Con Africa 2018

The continent’s first Comic Con took place in Johannesburg in mid-September. And while chatter suggested that local fans were excited, no one really knew…

Kim Jong Un gifted two adorable puppies to South Korea’s president

Say what you want about Kim Jong Un, but he may just be the world’s best secret Santa. The North Korean leader has reportedly…

South Africa’s petrol price breaks through R17 per litre

You’re about to pay a lot more for fuel, South Africa. From midnight on Tuesday, 93 ULP and 95 LRP will see price increases…

Viral video: Indonesia island hit by tsunami after strong earthquake

Indonesia has a storied and frightening history with tsunamis, and on Friday, it was given a stark reminder. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake which struck off…

SABC suffers weekend cyber attack from Anonymous Africa

The SABC isn’t having a very good month. After announcing a broadcast ban on protests, and its recent decision to ban newspaper reading on…

Gawker files for bankruptcy after $140m Hogan leg drop

Online publishing powerhouse Gawker Media has filed for bankruptcy in the wake of its court loss to pro wrestler Hulk Hogan. The media firm…

Make panoramas great again: Facebook 360 photos roll out

We’ve covered it last month, but Facebook has finally started a worldwide rollout of its 360 Photos feature. The feature allows users to upload…

Get an electric ride with UberGreen promo in Cape Town

Several months after its Johannesburg promotion, Uber has announced the launch of UberGreen in Cape Town. The Cape Town initiative will last from 13 June to 18 July and will…

Tencent in talks to acquire Clash of Clans developer – report

Chinese firm Tencent is reportedly in talks to acquire a majority stake in mobile game studio Supercell, creators of the mega-popular Clash of Clans franchise. According…

Google Play Music gets contextually active with Concierge in SA

Google Play Music has officially launched its Concierge service in South Africa, bringing automatically generated, contextual playlists to the country. Play Music subscribers will…

Uber launches in Accra, Ghana, its 13th city in Africa

Uber’s march across the African continent continues at a serious pace, with the ride-sharing app officially launching in Accra, Ghana’s capital and largest city….

Are you Memeburn’s next managing editor?

Multi award-winning online publisher Memeburn is seeking a talented and driven editor for all of its properties, including Ventureburn, Gearburn, and Motorburn. We’re looking…

Uber introduces waiting fees, instant payments and more

Uber has detailed new features that it’s introducing for drivers. The changes include paying drivers for waiting over two minutes, showing ride requests going in…

CSIR’s new supercomputer is Africa’s fastest, aptly named Lengau

South Africa’s fastest computer was today launched at the CSIR Centre for High Performance Computing in Cape Town. Dubbed Lengau (the Setswana name for…

Facebook teams up with Blizzard for streaming on Facebook Live

Facebook has teamed up with mega-popular gaming studio Blizzard to stream games via the Facebook Live platform, the two announced. The partnership will first…

TeamViewer confirms compromised accounts, blames other services

TeamViewer has confirmed that an unspecified number of accounts on the remote desktop support service have been compromised. In a blog post discussing new…

The Greatest dead at 74: the internet pays tribute to Muhammad Ali

Legendary fighter Muhammad Ali has today died in Phoenix, Arizona, aged 74. The Kentucky-born boxer with the golden gloves and the memorable quotes succumbed…

Vivaldi 1.2 update adds mouse gestures and smart tab management

If you’re looking for an alternative web browser, you’re in no way short of options. And one of the world’s youngest browsers has just…

Vox Telecom continues ADSL power play with cap increases

Vox Telecom made tech headlines in South Africa last year with its capped ADSL promotions. The ISP delivered several affordable capped “Fat Pipe” offerings…

Vega School will offer a degree in game design from 2017

South African institutions are steadily embracing video game design courses, and Vega has stepped up to the plate by offering a degree in game design….

LG’s New 100-Inch QNED TV Is a Game-Changer for Home Entertainment in South Africa

ASUS Taps Into South Africa’s AI Obsession With Smarter Devices

HONOR 400 and 400 Pro Redefine AI Smartphone Innovation for South African Users

SA SMBs are AI-Ready – ASUS Report Shows Local Businesses Are Already Seeing Real ROI

Ocellics Reinvents Fund Factsheets with Automation-Driven Platform for Investment Managers

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves