Netflix

What’s on Netflix and Showmax this September?

We know. Finding something to watch on streaming services is a nightmare. The likes of Netflix and Showmax give users a wealth of choices,…

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…

Undecided? Here’s how to find something to watch on Netflix

If you ever visit Netflix and feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of content, don’t worry, we do too. In fact, just the other…

Netflix’s ‘Man in a Van’ ad is really going to annoy satellite TV companies

It’s safe to say that Netflix South Africa has adopted the Wendy’s brand of guerilla marketing, this after its latest ad dropped in the…

Netflix grows to 130m users worldwide, but share price plunges

5.2-million more people are now subscribed to Netflix worldwide, but that number has fallen well short of the company’s forecast. It’s the first time…

Netflix introduces ‘Smart Download’ feature to Android

Netflix’s Smart Downloads is now available on Android, and it may save you from forgetting to download your favourite shows. Smart Downloads is pretty…

13 Reasons Why gets updated help material, a second season trailer

13 Reasons Why replaces cassette disks for polaroids in its latest season two trailer. Set to debut on 18 May, the sophomore trailer picks…

Netflix seems to be clamping down on overseas VPN users

Using Netflix outside of its predetermined borders? Well, that might start to change very soon. If recent reports are anything to go by, the…

Get the Popcorn: The ‘Netflix of torrents’ is finally available on iOS

Popcorn Time, the popular entertainment platform that makes watching torrented movies and series a seamless experience has finally launched on iOS, making the so-called,…

Times Media Group’s Vidi brings video-on-demand to South Africa

Call it the Netflix of South Africa, but Times Media Group’s Vidi video-on-demand service goes live today and hopes win over those who can’t…

A modern relic: why I won’t be buying Neil Young’s Pono player

At last month’s SXSW Neil Young took to the stage to announce a Kickstarter crowd-funding project for PonoMusic, a digital music player and accompanying…

Netflix’s new hack pauses your favourite show when you fall asleep

There are few things in life as good as falling asleep in front of the TV. The only thing that sucks is when you…

BlackBerry blunders to magnificent Marissa: 2013’s biggest winners and losers in tech

The year 2013 has been a big year of highs and lows for the tech industry. We’ve seen some great start-ups hit the big…

Netflix getting ready to play with the big boys with possible US cable deal

Netflix is currently in talks with a number of US Pay TV providers, including Comcast and Suddenlink Communications, to make its app available on…

Why a streaming TV service should be Google’s next African play

Inspired by the recent successful launch of the Television White Spaces pilot in South Africa, I am once again tempted to engage in providing…

Why you should be considering hybrid mobile apps

If you’ve ever had any need to develop mobile apps, you’ll probably be aware of the choice between going native or web app. For…

Microsoft chief, Steve Ballmer heralds the everlasting ‘Windows Era’

Microsoft chief, Steve Ballmer proclaimed an everlasting “Windows Era”, as the software giant’s current board swept to an easy victory at an annual meeting…

810 000 subscribers abandon Netflix

Netflix can’t seem to catch a break. This week, profits for the once mighty streaming video service plunged as 810 000 subscribers abandoned ship. Netflix…

The Samsung SMART TV — Let’s talk tech

My previous connotations towards the aptly dubbed “idiot box” were ones of apathy. The reason this stigma has been around for decades, stems around…

Netflix lands in Latin America and Caribbean

US online video rental giant Netflix has announced the launch of its television and movie streaming service across Latin America and the Caribbean. The…

Hulu now live in Japan

Hulu is expanding to Japan in a move which will see it offering its services outside of the United States for the first time….

Best and worst list: Tech CEOs that got our attention

Steve Jobs’ recent departure from Apple spurred us to create a list of the best and worst tech CEOs over the years. Read, digest…

Netflix users mainly connect through game consoles, finds Nielsen study

Half of all Netflix users connect to the popular US video streaming service using a game console, according to a recently published Nielsen survey….

MTN Clinches SA’s Best Network Title Again – Backed by Data and R14bn Infrastructure Push

Xiaomi’s “Screens for Change” Powers Township Esports With Purpose and Mandela’s Legacy

SAVCA 2025 Industry Awards Spotlight Africa’s Most Ambitious Private Capital-Backed Innovators

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

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