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Samsung Pay is now available in South Africa

Samsung Pay is now officially available and live in South Africa. The contactless payment service, which has been available in other territories since 2015,…

Telecommunications companies are primed for digital reinvention

While no industry is immune to digital transformation, telecommunications has long been viewed as a sector that would, and will continue to, experience massive…

Netflix is now showing ads between episodes to some users

Update, 22 August: Netflix South Africa’s PR has told Memeburn that there’s “no confirmation that Netflix will be rolling out the previews in our…

What Android SMS app should you be using?

For those still tied to contracts, sending an SMS is part and parcel of daily life. I mean, you can’t let those 500 SMSes…

Cell C’s new weatherman ad mocks Rain’s LTE network

We’re seeing more and more brands coyly attack one another on social media. A good example was Netflix’s swipe at Multichoice’s DStv, and Huawei’s…

DStv Now launches apps for Samsung, Apple TV and Android TV

It’s been a busy day for Multichoice. The DStv owner announced a new deal with the SABC to keep the latter’s shows on its…

5 extremely useful Android apps you didn’t know you needed

There are new apps appearing on the Google Play Store every day. Some are useful, some are just a waste of bits. But what…

New marketing metrics are needed for the age of the customer

The way that most brands measure their investment returns from marketing and advertising is still largely based on traditional media thinking, and it is…

BBC Click to air 360 degree video episode

This is pretty cool. BBC World News’ flagshsip technology programme CLICK is set to launch its its first ever 360 degree programme on Saturday…

10 low down dirty SEO hacks

There are many articles and info hubs online that offer you all the very best advice on SEO, the on page, the off page,…

5 Megatrends driving the second wave of inclusive digital innovation

Technological innovations, particularly in digital and mobile platforms, have boosted inclusive growth in developing African markets over the past several years. Inclusive growth is…

5 major IT headaches solved by the cloud

Companies across South Africa and the world are discovering that cloud computing is a pretty neat way to procure the services necessary to do…

The wearable workplace might be closer than you think

Think back eight years to the launch of the original Apple iPhone – a device that seemed at the time like an expensive toy…

Building an ecommerce store? We look at 6 solutions for you

With ecommerce constantly gaining traction in South Africa, it may be time to start that online store you’ve always dreamed of. While larger retail…

3 ways to pull off a brand overload like ‘Star Wars’

Nobody does branded products quite like the Star Wars franchise. It doesn’t matter whether you’re six or 60 — surely you’ve seen the Star…

How SEO can be used to maintain your online reputation

When implemented and used correctly, search engine optimisation can be a great medium that can be used to build your online business reputation. With…

Toby Shapshak hands over Stuff Magazine editorship

Toby Shapshak has handed over the editorial reins at Stuff Magazine South Africa some eight years after launching the magazine in South Africa. Taking…

Yahoo puts up the ‘for sale’ sign

This is big. Yahoo, one of the oldest internet companies still around, is exploring selling its assets. The move, announced by the company’s board…

SONA interpreter, Uber expansion, social media fire: 5 Memeburn articles you loved this week

Hello there dear reader. Congratulations, you’ve made it to the end of the week and while you may feel a little frazzled, you’re still…

How IoT can improve risk management for insurers

While the insurance industry has traditionally been driven by vehicle theft to embrace telemetry, the time has come to utilise the Internet of Things…

Digital economy or Big Brother in disguise: are you being watched?

In a world shaped by digital convergence, it is no longer realistic to expect a high level of privacy. If you consider just how…

Absa comes onboard as co-host of Blockchain and Bitcoin Africa conference

The Blockchain and Bitcoin Africa conference on Friday announced that it had secured headline sponsorship from South African banking giant Absa, a member of…

Google Play Movies officially available on South African screens

Hot on the heels of Google Music’s South African bow, Google has now announced that Google Play Movies is available in the country. The…

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