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Memeburn is a website that focuses on digital news and events in the emerging markets sphere. Founded by South African entrepreneur Matthew Buckland, the Cape Town-based website focuses on current events in the world of social media, mobile and general technology, and has featured interviews with the likes of WordPress creator and CEO Matt Mullenweg, Foursquare founder Dennis Crowley, Evernote CEO Phil Libin, the co-creator of Google Now and entrepreneur Richard Branson as well Naspers CEO Koos Bekker, Wired founder Chris Anderson and Stumbleupon CEO Mark Bartels. It is particularly interested in the BRICS, as well as digital innovation, viral online marketing campaigns and general tech trends. Source

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Link, Ico & Ellie: 5 of the most incredible child characters in gaming

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By Pippa Tshabalala
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I started this piece as a follow up to my previous character roundup (of female protagonists) thinking “how hard can this be?” This is primarily because it’s particularly difficult to write good, believable child characters. Too often they’re unnecessarily cutesy or by contrast they’re written as overtly “wise” in order to fulfil a certain role within the game — be it exposition or a relatable moral thermometer.
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Fintech Growth in South Africa and the Importance of Trusted Brokers

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South Africa’s fintech story has matured fast. Payments moved from branch queues to taps. Lending shifted from paper-heavy processes to digital scoring. Investing followed the same path, with more everyday market participants using apps that feel closer to consumer tech than traditional finance. That ease creates momentum, and it also creates exposure. When access rises, weak infrastructure shows up quickly. A slick interface can hide slow execution.
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Bitcoin Surges As Market Relief Rally Meets Trump’s Crypto Backing

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Bitcoin is back in rally mode. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed to around $73,777 this week, its highest level in a month, as investors rotated back into risk assets following easing geopolitical fears and renewed political signals from Washington supporting the digital assets sector. Analysts say the rally reflects a mix of macroeconomic relief and political momentum that could reshape the trajectory of crypto markets through 2026.
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Insider Threats Surge In South African Organisations As AI Expands Cyber Risk

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Cybersecurity has long focused on external attackers. But new research suggests the real risk may already be inside the building. According to Mimecast’s latest State of Human Risk Report, 46% of South African organisations say malicious insider incidents have increased over the past year. For the first time, deliberate insider threats now match accidental mistakes as a primary security concern. The shift signals a deeper change in the cyber threat landscape.
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Anthropic Refuses To Let AI Spy On Customers

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming infrastructure. It powers enterprise workflows, government analysis, defence planning and public services. But as AI systems embed deeper into institutional life, one issue has become unavoidable: who gets access to the data flowing through them? Anthropic has taken a firm position. The company says it will not allow its AI systems to be used to spy on customers, even under government contracts.
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Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros Bid As Paramount Skydance Wins a New Phase of the Streaming Wars

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Netflix has officially ended its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the way for Paramount Skydance to move forward with a massive acquisition that could reshape the streaming landscape. After months of intense competition and corporate jockeying, Netflix chose not to increase its offer when Paramount presented a higher bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio, streaming and television assets. The decision marked a dramatic shift in the narrative of the 2026 streaming wars.
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

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With powerful hardware working together with an industry-leading camera system and intuitive AI experiences, everyday tasks have never been easier and faster Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the Galaxy S26 series, powered by the most proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day.
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Netflix Paramount Trump Clash Escalates As Streaming Power Meets Political Pressure

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The streaming wars have entered a new phase. What began as a corporate battle between Netflix and legacy media players has escalated into a political confrontation after President Donald Trump publicly called for Netflix to remove board member Susan Rice. His remarks did not emerge in isolation. They reflect a broader ideological clash over media influence, corporate governance and political alignment.
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The Future of Forex Brokers in South Africa – Consolidation, Regulation, or Exit? - Memeburn

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South Africa’s retail forex space is entering a decisive phase. What once felt like a fast-expanding marketplace full of new platforms, generous bonuses and ambitious local entrants is beginning to narrow.
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Kimi K2.5 Enters the Global AI Race Against ChatGPT 5.2 and Its Rivals

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The global AI race is no longer a two-player contest. With the launch of Kimi K2.5, developed by China-based Moonshot AI, the competitive landscape now stretches across the US and Asia in increasingly visible ways. The model positions itself as a multimodal, agent-driven system designed for complex reasoning and workflow automation. The bigger question is not whether Kimi works. It is how it stacks up against ChatGPT 5.2, Claude, Gemini and Grok.
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