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Foxconn announces $10bn investment in new US-based factory

Foxconn — the manufacturer responsible for bolting together most of Apple’s products — is planning to build a factory on US soil, reports the…

Weekly Round Up Podcast #95: LG Innofest, Nintendo Switch, Cyclone Dineo & more

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. In this week’s edition, Hadlee…

Weekly Round Up Podcast #88: Nintendo Switch, Fitbit, Amazon Go & more

Welcome to Weekly Round Up, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation, and news from the last few days. This week, Hadlee Simons…

Here’s what Twitter thought of the Apple iPhone event

Catch all of our iPhone 7 launch coverage as well as additional Apple news on Gearburn here and here. From James Corden and Tim…

Weekly Round Up #71: Nintendo NX leaks, Apple financials, Verizon buys Yahoo & more

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation, and news from the last few days. This week, Hadlee Simons plays…

4 viral marketing lessons from the Pokemon Go craze

If by now you don’t know what Pokemon Go is, you are truly out of touch with digital reality. Pokemon Go has taken the…

10 examples of Pokemon Go going way too far on Twitter

We’re starting to get a little Drowzee tired of Pokemon Go news in the office this week, as people go to ridiculous lengths to play…

Here are 10 things you should know about the new Zelda

It feels like ages ago since we first saw that Legend of Zelda teaser, showing a glimpse of an open-world adventure. Now, E3 2016…

Nintendo’s new Zelda game is called ‘Breath of the Wild’ [first look]

Kicking off an E3 conference with the biggest game on the roster isn’t something we see too often from companies, but that’s Nintendo for…

Tech brands dominate the top 10 spots in Interbrand global brands list

Interbrand, the world’s leading brand consultancy firm, puts together an annual best global brands report, in which it details the 100 most valuable brands…

Weekly Round Up #26: E3 Special — bland or totes amazing

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. This week, Stuart Thomas Andy Walker,…

New Nintendo 3DS XL review: pry it from my cold, dead hands

There were many things that Nintendo got right with the debut 3DS and 3DS XL systems. They were easy to hold, lasted long on…

Press start: global games market to score $93-billion in 2013

All the gold coins Mario has collected over the years couldn’t compare to the success of the gaming industry. When 2013 is done and…

The Nintendo Wii U trumps the Wii in sales revenue

Nintendo’s Wii U console has surpassed its older brethren in sales. In just under two months since its release, the Wii U has raked…

Is tweeting profitable?

The Next Web reportedly recently paid Paris Hilton US$3 000 for a sponsored tweet and while sponsored tweets are nothing new, we’ve got to…

Nintendo faces billion dollar loss

Nintendo’s US$925 million losses are staggering, with the Kyoto videogame company blaming a lack of stellar titles and an ever-climbing Yen. For Nintendo, this is a…

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…

Nintendo’s surprise sticker slash

Nintendo has announced it will be cutting the price of its 3DS handheld game console. In the US it has been slashed from US$250…

Nintendo shares fall 20% on back of weak console sales

Shares in Japanese gaming giant Nintendo have fallen more than 20 percent after it posted a first-quarter loss, cut forecasts and slashed the price…

Wiill it be HD and awesome too?

Now that the rumours of a new next generation Nintendo console have made their debut ahead of anything real making their debuts at the…

The effect of the tsunami on Japan’s tech industry

Japan is still assessing the scale of Friday’s devastating tsunami, but in many parts of the country production has ground to a halt, and…

Future of Smartphones: Motion control?

Over the past decade mobile phones have evolved from contemporary feature phones into pocket-sized powerhouses that have completely redefined global telecommunications, web browsing, social…

When is Disney+ coming to South Africa? Company confirms launch

Sex in Afrikaans: Showmax documentary wants to start a conversation

FNB pays R13-million to three customers in vaccine lottery

CompariSure raises R15M in Pre-Series A round lead by local VC firms

Speedinvest leads $3M pre-Series A funding for Ghana fintech OZÉ

South African fintech raises R47M funding in Series A

New premium soundbar from LG delivers next-level audio for today’s at-home lifestyle [Sponsored]

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro review: mid-range never felt so good

Studio-Ready: Why the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Gives You a Lot to Smile About [Sponsored]

Audi brings electric vehicle fast-charging to South Africa

Road test: Toyota’s GR Yaris hot hatch

The 2022 new Ford Ranger is a bakkie for the future