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App downloads set to double in next 4 years

The Apple App Store is home to over a million apps, as is the Google Play Store. Each of them has also seen tens…

5 lessons 21st century agencies can learn from David Ogilvy

Two things happened in the ad industry in the last few months that would have seen advertising legend David Ogilvy spinning in his grave….

Hotels.ng: solving the small problems before building Robocop

In the world of VCs and big money, being a small startup with very little funding can be nerve-wracking. With barely US$70 000, Mark…

Why 2014 is the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3’s best year

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are shiny and new, but that doesn’t mean you should run out and buy them right away. No,…

Microsoft reportedly settles on Satya Nadella for CEO spot

If you’ve been paying attention to Microsoft’s quest for a new CEO over the past few months, you will have seen one name going…

Woah. Chat app Line now makes more money than any other non-game app

Japanese chat juggernaut Line‘s active user count might be an enigma, but the latest edition of the App Annie Index shows outside of games, Line was the…

5 Google Glass apps designed to add to your driving experience

Google Glass has a strange effect on people. You’re aware that it’ll make you look desperately uncool, but once you understand what it does,…

Hisense Bets On Gaming And Hybrid Work With A New Monitor Push In South Africa

Hisense is making a deliberate play for South Africa’s growing gaming and hybrid-work audience with the launch of its latest monitor lineup, led by…

ClawDBot: The AI That’s Quietly Taking Over South African WhatsApp

The first time most South Africans heard about ClawDBot was when it started replying in their family, church or stokvel groups. A message would…

Crypto Enters 2026 With New Momentum And A Very Different Mood

The crypto market has entered 2026 with a noticeably different energy. After a volatile end to last year, January has brought renewed confidence, firmer…

Why South African Parents Are Turning Chores Into Games

Across South African households, a subtle shift is taking place. Parents are borrowing ideas from video games, fitness apps and loyalty platforms and applying…

HONOR’s “Unbreakable” Phone Sets a New Benchmark for Smartphone Durability

South African smartphone buyers have become increasingly pragmatic. Battery life, longevity, and durability now matter as much as cameras and screen size. Against that…

TikTok Has Not Been Sold In The US But The New Deal Is Reshaping Who Controls The Platform

TikTok has not been sold in the United States. Despite headlines suggesting otherwise, the short-video platform remains partially owned by ByteDance. What has changed…

The Masters Of The Universe Trailer Is A CGI Spectacle And The Internet Has Feelings About It

The new trailer for Masters of the Universe did not quietly arrive. It exploded into feeds, comment sections and meme timelines, immediately reigniting an old…

Why Hardware Matters Again In A Software-Obsessed World

For most of the past decade, software drove the tech conversation. Updates, features and AI tools promised to make devices smarter without needing better…

Why Free Apps Are Becoming More Expensive Than Paid Ones In 2026

South Africans have always gravitated towards free apps. In 2026, that relationship is starting to feel far less generous. What once felt accessible now…

South African Fintech MyBento Puts Local Female-Led Tech On The Global Map

South Africa’s technology ecosystem continues to quietly produce globally competitive startups, and this time the spotlight is firmly on female-led innovation. Local fintech business…

OPPO’s Reno15 Series Signals a Maturing Premium Mid-Tier Smartphone Market in South Africa

South Africa’s smartphone market has entered a more measured phase. Instead of chasing extremes, consumers are looking for devices that fit into everyday life…

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