Computers

Pre-orders for iMac, iPad Pro M1 open in SA: here’s the price

Apple has released the price information in South Africa for its latest collection of devices including the iMac M1, iPad Pro M1, AirTag, and…

Affordable Acer Chromebook 311 launching in SA: price and details

Acer has announced that its new affordable Chromebook 311 laptop will be coming to South Africa later this year. The ultra-light laptop weighs only…

Apple reveals new iMac powered by M1

Apple unwrapped its redesigned iMac computer powered by the company’s M1 chipset. The new range was announced during Apple’s product reveal event on 20…

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 to arrive in SA in August

The newly announced Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 will arrive in South Africa in August, bringing yet another of the company’s Surface devices to our…

Refreshed HP Envy laptops coming to South Africa: price details and expected date

HP is bringing refreshed versions of its Envy laptops, including the new Envy x360 15 and Envy 17, to South Africa. The company announced…

Asus ZenBook 14 (UX425E) review: A lightweight laptop that packs a punch

The Asus ZenBook 14 promises performance, portability, and aesthetic appeal. But does it live up to the hype and price tag? We spent some…

Microsoft Surface Book 3 now available – price for South Africa

Microsoft has launched the Surface Book 3 laptop in South Africa, which the company calls its most powerful laptop yet. The hybrid laptop joins…

ThinkStation P620: Lenovo launches world’s first 64-core workstation

Lenovo has announced the launch of the ThinkStation P620 — the world’s first and only 64-core workstation. The professional computer features the AMD Ryzen…

Microsoft Surface in SA: devices, pricing, and launch date

After announcing earlier this year that the Microsoft Surface portfolio would be coming to South Africa, the company has detailed which devices are launching…

Asus MiniPC ProArt PA90 hands-on: a workstation with few compromises

Earlier this year, Asus announced the latest addition to its prosumer Mini PC range in the form of the ProArt PA90. It’s not “mini”…

Apple’s new top line Mac Pro will feature 1.5TB of RAM

Amidst all the software announcements, Apple took some time out of its WWDC 2019 keynote to unveil some hardware. And not just any hardware….

CloudGate X review: a tiny Windows 10 PC with big potential

In South Africa, there aren’t many options for compact computers. While displacing the size of media players, but allowing companies and small workstations full…

Buying a sub-R5000 laptop? Keep these tips in mind [Tech-Savvy SA]

Tech Savvy SA is a series of articles on Gearburn and Memeburn that aims to deliver useful, locally relevant advice to the average South…

These locally available Chromebooks have Android apps

Chromebooks has received plenty of love internationally, becoming a viable alternative in many ways to Macbooks and Windows laptops. In South Africa, our choices…

Microsoft calls out Chromebooks (literally) with $200 laptops

Laptop manufacturers have hopped on the Chromebook bandwagon in a big way, offering a variety of Google-powered laptops. And the cheaper devices have quickly…

Comparison: Snapdragon laptops versus Chromebooks

December 2017 saw Qualcomm finally reveal proper Snapdragon-powered laptops at its Tech Summit, capable of running full-fledged Windows 10. Featuring proper Windows apps and…

Intel CEO delivers open letter in wake of Meltdown, Spectre

The Meltdown and Spectre exploits have rocked the computing world, as chipmakers scramble to patch the vulnerabilities. Intel was particularly hard hit by the…

Rockchip is latest processor brand to jump on AI bandwagon

Chinese brand Rockchip has quietly carved out a niche in the processor world, powering a range of set-top boxes, Android TV devices and even a…

Intel, AMD reveal new CPU wares ahead of CES 2018

It’s time for the biggest tech expo of the year in the form of CES, and Intel and AMD have already shown new processors…

Processor exploits: what are affected companies saying?

The recent disclosure of exploits in several processors, chiefly Intel’s x86 chips, has resulted in a firestorm of controversy as companies scramble to fix…

Intel speaks after critical processor exploit found

The tech world has been inundated with reports after it emerged that there was a major security flaw with Intel’s range of processors. The…

GPD Win 2 specs revealed: what to expect from mini laptop?

The original GPD Win was a rather unique device, essentially being a Windows laptop in a Nintendo DS-style form factor. It wasn’t the most…

How do Intel’s new budget chips compare to Qualcomm laptops?

Last week saw Qualcomm and partners finally peel the curtain back on Snapdragon-powered Windows 10 laptops at the Snapdragon Summit. We saw the Asus…

Jumia Taps Mirakl Ads to Supercharge Retail Media Across Its African Marketplace

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones

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

Cape Town Creatives Can Now Work for Free at Africa’s First Creative-Tech Hub

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