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Logistics: the backbone of South Africa’s ecommerce boom

South African ecommerce is in a better place today than at any other time in its history. According to research released by PayPal earlier…

Firewatch review: breathtaking isolation

I’m not sure where to start describing this game. In my mere five hours with Firewatch I went through more experiences and feelings than…

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…

Weekly Round Up #52: Bookmarks shortlist, Google Play Movies, Twitter, Hisense

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. This week on BurnCast, Senior…

Is this strange little car the start of a hydrogen revolution for the masses?

A handful of the biggest automakers in the world have long been hard at work attempting to create a viable hydrogen-powered vehicle for the…

Keyboard and Mouse or Controller The Right Choice by Game Type

Choosing between a gamepad and a keyboard with a mouse is not a beauty contest. Inputs shape aim, movement, timing, and even fatigue. The…

South Africa’s EV Shift Gets a Major Boost

Johannesburg’s clean energy ambitions just received a jolt from one of the world’s biggest electric vehicle innovators. Global new energy vehicle giant BYD (Build…

What makes casino bonuses stand out in South Africa’s online market?

South Africa is one of the fastest-growing online gambling markets, with millions of casino enthusiasts from Limpopo to Johannesburg. However, the Rainbow Nation didn’t…

Absa and Ripple Team Up to Unlock South Africa’s Institutional Digital Asset Future

A New Era for Digital Asset Custody South Africa’s fintech sector just got a major boost. Absa Bank has partnered with Ripple, one of…

China’s Smartphone Market Slips 3% as vivo Reclaims the Top Spot

Mainland China’s smartphone market has recorded another quarter of decline, slipping 3% year-on-year according to new research from Omdia. The drop marks the second…

Xiaomi 15T Series – Leica in Your Pocket

Gone are the days when professional photography meant carrying a DSLR and a bag full of lenses. With the launch of the Xiaomi 15T…

When AI Sees What We See – Why Its “Vision” Feels Weird (and Slightly Creepy)

Ever asked an AI to create “a dog riding a skateboard in jeans” and ended up with something slightly cursed? You’re not alone. AI…

The Comic Chaos of Sassy Smart Homes

Smart Devices, Big (and Brutally Honest) Feelings It’s 10 a.m., you shuffle into the kitchen in yesterday’s sweats, and your fridge cheerfully says “Good…

Optasia’s $375 Million JSE IPO Could Redefine African AI Fintech

Inside Optasia’s Rapid Ascent Optasia’s planned $375 million Johannesburg Stock Exchange listing could become the defining fintech moment of 2025.The Dubai-based AI microfinance powerhouse,…

The Many Faces of AI in South Africa’s 2025 Tech Moment

The Boardroom ViewIn South African boardrooms, AI has shifted from curiosity to competitive necessity. Executives are asking not whether to adopt AI, but how…

“Delulu” and “Rizz”- How South Africa’s 2025 Slang Meets ChatGPT and WhatsApp Culture

The Language of 2025 South Africa’s social feeds in 2025 are buzzing with new words and digital inside jokes. Slang like delulu, rizz, and…

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