Hands-On

48 hours with the phone Huawei didn’t launch in SA, the Mate 30 Pro 5G

It’s been a while since I’ve been this excited to review a non-foldable phone, but finally, it’s here. Months after the local launch, and…

Nintendo Switch Lite hands-on: portable gaming made better

When the Switch arrived in 2017, the console’s biggest trump card was playing AAA titles in docked mode connected to a TV, or while…

Energizer HardCase H500S preview: a surprisingly good rugged smartphone

Nearly two years have passed since the Energizer HardCase H500S launched globally, but only recently has the device been offered in South Africa. Like…

Gallery: get a better look at Huawei’s pop-up camera flaunting Y9 Prime 2019

Huawei, last week, and rather silently, announced that its Y9 Prime 2019 mid-range smartphone is available in South Africa. Yet another Huawei mid-ranger, you…

48 hours with the Sony Xperia L3

Dear Sony fans, the company isn’t abandoning South Africa at all in 2019. In fact, the Japanese smartphone maker is adding four devices to…

48 hours with the shimmering blue Honor 10 Lite

Cheap and cheerful smartphones are heading back to South Africa in abundance this year. Samsung and Huawei are leading the charge in the lower-mid…

Samsung Galaxy Fold hands on: foldable smartphones are finally here

Foldable smartphones are officially here. Samsung on Wednesday announced its new Galaxy Fold, a device that kicks off the tsunami of bendable, transforming devices…

Gallery: Hands on with the LG V40 ThinQ’s five cameras

Thankfully, the South African market will retain one of its smartphone competitors in 2019. LG South Africa isn’t going anywhere, and its commitment to…

48 hours with the LG Q7

LG’s second big smartphone launch in South Africa 2018 is its smallest by quite some margin. The LG Q7, which should really be known…

My first 48 hours with the CAT S61

There are few flagship phones in 2018 that really, really stand out. Sure, the Huawei P20 Pro and its three cameras make an impression,…

Early Access hands-on: Descenders is a ‘roguelite’ downhill BMX game

There aren’t many options if you’re on the prowl for a downhill BMX title. So that’s one reason why Descenders, from indie developer RageSquid, stands out…

LG V30s ThinQ hands-on: will the V30 be cheaper soon?

The LG V30+ is a really great smartphone in its own right, owing to its durable design, capable wide-angle camera and great audio chops….

We go hands-on with Nokia 8 Sirocco, but what about SA price?

HMD’s new range of Nokia smartphones, unveiled at MWC 2018, are all coming to South Africa, including the rather spiffy Nokia 8 Sirocco. But…

Nokia 8: first impressions of Nokia-branded Android flagship

The Nokia 8 was just launched last month, but it’s quickly found its way to South African shores already. Launching last week, the device…

Hands on: Oukitel’s record-breaking K10 000 Pro should last a week

I grew enamoured with the Oukitel K10 000 when I got my hands on it at MWC 2016. After all, how ballsy is it…

What you’ll love and hate about the new Moto Z Force (and its Moto Mods)

Following its refreshed strategy, Motorola today at IFA 2017 unveiled its forthcoming smartphones and accessories. Headlining these devices is the company’s new flagship, the…

First look: Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Another smartphone has taken its first, nervous steps into the South African market. It bears the sigil of a well-respected house, but wears a…

BlackBerry KeyOne hands-on: a dying donkey, or an inspired dark horse?

Remember BlackBerry? Remember those budget Curve devices that introduced a slew of people to the internet? Remember BIS? The service that offered users a…

Watch Dogs 2 [PS4] first impressions: life hacking

Gone are the days of the cold and sombre tone of Aiden Pearce’s Watch Dogs. Ubisoft’s latest iteration of the franchise, Watch Dogs 2 is more…

LG V20: can you record clear audio at a concert?

The LG V20 is easily the most-hyped smartphone of the year when it comes to audio capabilities. Between the quad-DAC hardware and Hi-Res Audio…

LG V20 first impressions: three cameras, two screens, one phone

Every company has its fair share of bad ideas. Some are worse than others, and some tend to live in the zeitgeist for quite…

Titanfall 2 campaign first look: BT and me

In Titanfall 2, the relationship between you — protagonist Jack Cooper — and your first Titan — BT — is reminiscent of the partnership between…

Uncharted 4 preview: the necessity of narrative, the bonus of beauty

I’m not a huge fan of Nathan Drake (that’s right, let’s start this piece on a bombshell). In fact, I think he’s among the…

FNB Connect drops its once-off data prices, increases Lifestyle data

Deezer opens a three-month free trial for users under lockdown

Dark Sky ditches Android users, weather apps after it joins Apple

Russia’s StudyFree named the winner of Seedstars World 2020

SA’s Custostech lays off staff after VC sues startup for $4.5m over failed investment bid

Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [03/04/2020]

Apple’s next budget phone will likely be called the iPhone SE… again

Fitbit Charge 4 debuts in SA with GPS, effort monitoring for R2999

Huawei Y7p: a full, affordable photography studio in your pocket [Sponsored]

Toyota’s new Corolla blends sharper style with upgraded features

The Suzuki S-Presso is now South Africa’s cheapest passenger car

Mazda 2 road test: a compelling, compact Japanese hatchback