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School’s out: Chrome OS debuts on the Acer Chromebook Tab 10

Chrome OS was a buggy pipe dream just a few months ago, but this week Acer launched the world’s first tablet running Google’s shiny…

Acer Swift 3 review: portable, punchy and pretty in pink

As tech reviewer, I’ve done the worst possible thing before penning this review: I read other journalists’ thoughts of the Acer Swift 3. Usually,…

Acer’s gorgeous Aspire S24 will not be coming to South Africa

In true IFA 2017 spirit, Acer today announced the latest addition to its long-running Aspire range. But no, it’s not a laptop. Instead, the…

CES 2016: Acer Liquid Jade Primo coming to South Africa Q1 2016

The first quarter of 2016 is going to be quite a busy period, at least for Acer. The Taiwanese hardware manufacturer has announced that…

Acer Aspire R14 is the latest Windows 10 convertible

Microsoft’s big Windows 10 device launch last week has begun something of a mad pre-holiday rush for PC makers, with HP’s launch late last…

Acer Jade Primo steals the show at IFA 2015, Predator line and Chromebook updated

For more IFA 2015 happenings, live updates and deeper analysis, keep locked onto our IFA 2015 portal. IFA 2015 is crawling into life, but…

Acer Aspire V17 Nitro review-in-brief: powerful but uninspiring

Choosing a gaming laptop is a very personal affair, even more so than building a gaming rig. When drawing up specs for a built…

Acer Liquid Jade Z, Liquid Leap+ introduced as first devices of MWC 2015

No, it’s not quite the dawn of MWC 2015 yet, but already companies are launching products to the press before the showroom floors open…

Acer Iconia Tab 8 review-in-brief: pretty but pretty soulless

I enjoy getting gadgets to test for predetermined periods of time. Some I wish I could keep to dress in baby clothes and tuck…

Acer Liquid E700 Trio review: three SIM’s the charm

There is no second guessing the aesthetic of the Acer Liquid E700 Trio or the way it feels in one’s hands. The phone looks…

Acer C720P Chromebook review: a hero of practicality

Besides my trusty toaster, the Acer C720P Chromebook has been one of the most practical things I’ve used to date. To be fair, it’s…

Unboxing the Acer C720P Chromebook [Video]

Following on from the Blackberry Passport unboxing, we have another interesting little critter that’s sadly leaving us this week. Acer’s C720 Chromebook was the…

Acer announces updated three-in-one ‘Star Trek’ R7 laptop with boosted specs

Acer has recently unveiled its new, revamped and incredibly sci-fi 15.6″ Aspire R7 laptop hybrid. The notebook slash tablet slash table top pad features…

Acer unveils C720 budget Chromebook powered by Haswell, 16GB SSD

A R2 500 (US$250) Haswell-powered Chromebook with not-too-shabby specs. Yes please. Acer’s C720 Chromebook promises a durable battery, fast performance and is of course…

Acer Liquid S2 has 6″ display, records in 4K

Acer isn’t that well-known for its phones. But it will be if the Liquid S2 becomes an overnight success. What Acer wants to provide…

Acer’s new 10″ tablet, the Iconia A3 is another bland Android slab

Acer plans to lift the lid on a brand-spanking new 10-inch tablet, the Iconia A3. Laptopmag spills the beans on a very ordinary tablet that’s…

Acer launches high-end 13-inch Aspire laptop with Haswell and Full HD display

Acer’s S7-392 has been made available as a competitive high-end 13-inch notebook with a strong touch display and great inside specs. This expensive Haswell-powered…

Acer announces first phablet: the LTE-free 5.7″ Liquid S1

From Computex Taipei, Acer drops a bombshell on us with its first officially official phablet, the Liquid S1. And by all standards, this €349…

Acer Iconia W3 puts the ‘eight’ in Windows 8

The “first 8-inch tablet for Windows 8,” as Acer dubs it, is finally here. The Acer Iconia W3, is being launched this week and…

Acer Aspire S7 review: thinner, lighter, expensive

Sleek, shiny and utterly sexy. This is the first impression you get of the Acer Aspire S7 Ultrabook. It positions itself in the same sort…

Acer unveils the R7: a laptop trying to be everything to everyone

Acer has unveiled the R7, a 15.6-inch touchscreen notebook which appears to be an attempt to marry not just laptops with tablets but also…

World’s first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet accidentally outed on Amazon

If you love the size of the iPad mini or the Galaxy Note 8, but hate iOS and Android (what? It’s entirely possible), then…

Acer Iconia W510 review: Windows 8 finally does good

The Iconia W5 is the latest Windows 8 laptop/tablet hybrid (a “lappitablet”) from Acer. While it’s not perfect, it’s better than the Surface RT,…

VR entertainment could be coming to a British Airways flight near you

Google updates Chrome OS with better navigation and audio control

YouTube to stop monetisation of ‘unfair’ manual copyright claims

Five SA fintechs that service the growing market of SME lending

AlphaCode awards R16m in grants, support services to eight black-owned SA fintechs

Seedstars calls on startups to apply to Tanzania accelerator and receive $25k each

Some older Nokia smartphones to receive an extra year of updates

The foldable Huawei Mate X is now delayed until November

Open-world Need for Speed Heat is launching in November

Audi’s new cars in Germany will count you down, pace you to green lights

Two Ford Focus trim levels also found to have lock issues

South Africa’s govt ministers really love German cars and big Toyotas report reveals