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South Africa’s ambitious Lanseria Smart City project represents the country’s boldest attempt yet to reimagine urban living through technology. Located...
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Brendon Petersen is a technology journalist and editor with over a decade of experience in the tech industry having served as the Assistant Editor of Popular Mechanics South Africa, been a valued contributor to Ventureburn and is the tech columnist for Business Day's esteemed Wanted magazine, is the editor of Business Day Switched as well as the founding editor of Reframed.co and host of the Reframed Group’s podcasts. Brendon has consistently provided readers with thought-provoking insights into the world of consumer and B2B technology.
Additionally, he has appeared on the airwaves as a host of a consumer technology segment on the Afternoon Drive Show on GoodHope FM, one of Cape Town's largest radio stations, as well hosting a tech segment on the popular breakfast show on Metro FM, one of the largest and most popular radio stations in South Africa.
He has also been featured on numerous regional and national platforms, including KayaFM, PowerFM, Trending South Africa, SAfm, and CapeTalk. Brendon's expertise was also showcased on SABC's technology show, Network, where he made multiple appearances, providing insights into both B2B and B2C tech.
Brendon Petersen is not just a journalist; he is a tech evangelist who has taken the stage to host public-facing tech discussions for The Weekend Argus, Men's Health and Rentoza.
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The global smartphone market has displayed remarkable resilience, with shipments climbing 5% year-on-year to reach 309.9 million units in Q3...
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The Sony ULT Wear headphones feel like the headphones Sony built for people who just want good, no-fuss sound with solid bass. Positioned in the midrange, they don’t attempt to outdo Sony’s flagship WH-1000XM5, but they still pack a punch where it counts. After a solid two weeks of listening...
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Apple’s groundbreaking M4 chip family represents the most significant leap forward in personal computing since the company’s transition to Apple...
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The fluorescent-lit conference room, with its familiar cacophony of “Can you hear me now?” and “You’re on mute,” may soon...
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Q2 Holdings is broadening its strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate digital banking innovation, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence solutions for regional and community banks. The Austin-based financial technology provider announced on Tuesday that it would expand its deployment of AWS services across its digital banking platform,...
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South Africa’s online grocery sector is undergoing a profound transformation, with market projections indicating a surge to R80 billion (approximately...
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Sony’s sustainability drive isn’t just another corporate environmental pledge — it’s a fundamental reimagining of how consumer electronics can coexist...
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Released earlier this year, the S24 Ultra continues to impress with its balance of cutting-edge tech and refined design. Unlike the Samsung Z Fold 6, which I’ve previously described as a device where refinement meets complacency — a lazy, iterative design from a company that once revolutionised the foldable category...
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South Africa, are you ready to upgrade your smartwatch game? The revolutionary HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series has arrived, and...
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In homes across the globe, a silent security crisis is unfolding. As the lines between work and personal life blur,...
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Smartphone giant HONOR has announced its debut as a Gold Sponsor at the upcoming Africa Tech Festival 2024. This strategic entry into one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets promises to bring cutting-edge technology to consumers across the continent. Set to take place from November 12-14 at the Cape Town...
