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Some Xbox One users can now eject discs using their controller

If you’ve been dreaming of a way to eject discs from your Xbox One console without getting up, Microsoft may soon have you covered….

Apple users can now test Microsoft’s Project xCloud Preview via iOS TestFlight

After announcing its cloud-based gaming service Project xCloud last year, Microsoft on Wednesday expanded the platform’s test preview to include iOS. This means that,…

Apple debuts official Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone 11 family

With a the iPhone 11 family now permeating the consumer space, so Apple announced a new set of official Smart Battery Cases to go…

Microsoft Surface: from earbuds to folding phones, here’s what’s new

Microsoft launched a host of devices during its event on Wednesday, including Surface tablets, laptops and wireless earbuds. But perhaps the star of the…

Microsoft’s planning to launch the HoloLens 2 in September for $3500

Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset will go on sale in September, a report by Reuters confirmed on Thursday. According to the publication, Microsoft’s executive…

Microsoft’s planning a ‘foldable’ Surface that can run Android apps

A report by Forbes on Sunday revealed that Microsoft is planning to release a foldable Surface tablet next year. Information obtained by IHS Markit suggests…

Microsoft reveals new 50-inch, 4K Surface Hub 2S

Microsoft revealed a new addition to its Surface Hub range on Thursday, the Surface Hub 2S. The new interactive whiteboard for businesses is “thin…

Microsoft wants to become the ‘Netflix for games’

Microsoft firmly believes that it will become the “Netflix for games”. This according to an interview with CEO Satya Nadella, conducted by Business Insider…

New Windows 10 version features ‘Light mode’

Microsoft has launched a new Windows 10 build for its Insider community to test. Build 18282, which is a Preview in its very early…

Microsoft pauses latest Windows 10 Update over disappearing files

Last week Microsoft released its latest October 2018 update for Windows 10, which was meant to empower “a new era of personal activity” according…

Microsoft’s new Surface range includes headphones with 15 hour battery life

This week Microsoft officially revealed its latest Surface range, including the all-new Surface Headphones. Though there are five other devices in the range, these…

Q&A: Xbox’s Albert Penello on exclusives, PC Game Pass and more

The Xbox One X is out of the gate, giving gamers the chance to get to grips with the most powerful gaming console ever…

Not even Microsoft execs care about Windows 10 Mobile anymore

In case the lack of a flagship since 2015 wasn’t a clue, Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore has come out and effectively confirmed that Windows 10 Mobile…

You can link Windows 10 PC to your phone, but Apple Continuity is still better

Microsoft’s Windows 10 has seen loads of updates since its initial rollout a few years back. Now, the latest update, going out to Windows…

Why hasn’t Microsoft released a flagship phone in almost two years? [Column]

The last time Microsoft revealed a high-end smartphone was back in the second half of 2015. Back then, we had the LG G4 (review),…

We talk South Africa’s indie gaming scene with Microsoft’s Clifford de Wit

Whether it be puzzlers or role-playing titles, there is no shortage of indie video games. As shown by our Digital All Stars pieces on…

Creators Update brings new Xbox One, Windows 10 features

Thanks to the Xbox app and native media capture capabilities, Windows 10 is arguably the best Windows for gaming. But Microsoft is hard at…

Surface Studio: Microsoft makes a pricey desktop PC

Microsoft’s 27 October event was rather subdued compared to last year’s edition, but it still had something interesting in the form of the Surface…

Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update features and release date?

Microsoft has already released the Windows 10 Anniversary Update for PC and Xbox, but what about the company’s mobile platform? Neowin reports that the…

The latest Windows 10 Mobile update is a meaty one

Windows 10 Mobile is a step up from Windows Phone 8.1 in a few ways, but it could definitely do with more features and…

Will Microsoft release Office on the Xbox One?

This generation of video game consoles hasn’t been an easy one to afford or justify. With high development costs, weak economies, and faltering currencies,…

Microsoft Lumia 650 is now official, gunning for budget enterprise market

If you were hoping for a more feature rich smartphone from Microsoft this year, you might have to wait a little longer. The company…

You can still run Windows 95 with this nifty browser trick

We get nostalgic now and again at Gearburn, whether it’s chatting about great BlackBerry smartphones of years gone by, or wondering how some savvy…

Bolt launches Business Delivery in South Africa during COVID-19 lockdown

Another cable break wrecks SA’s internet access, but a fix is on the way

Eskom sees huge power demand drop as SA’s COVID-19 lockdown deepens

Nigerian music startup MePlaylist nets investment from Beyoncé’s father

Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [30/03/2020]

World Bank launches AG Innovation Challenge to address food security in SADC region

Huawei P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus: South African pricing

Huawei P40 series: these are the leaked specs for the P40 and P40 Pro

Watch the Huawei P40 series launch live on Memeburn on Thursday [Sponsored]

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

Mazda 2 road test: a compelling, compact Japanese hatchback

Tesla has hit the magical million mark this week