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Huawei will disappear from smartphone market in 2021 – research group

ICT research group Omdia has predicted that technology company Huawei will disappear from the global smartphone market in 2021. The prediction comes as a…

PlayStation partners with Discord to integrate with consoles

PlayStation has announced a partnership with Discord to bring the social gaming app to its consoles. The company announced the partnership on 3 May….

Riot will record Valorant voice chat to fight abuse

Riot Games will record what players say in Voice Chat in Valorant to combat abuse and toxicity, according to a new change in its…

Microsoft slashes own commission for PC games sold on store

Microsoft will take a smaller cut from games sold on its PC store, making the platform more enticing for developers. The company announced the…

Acer launching durable Enduro laptop and tablet in SA: price and details

Acer has announced that it will be launching its Enduro durable laptop and tablet in South Africa later this year, along with the price…

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…

Olympics to hold esports event in 2021

The world of esports is coming to the Olympics with the creation of the Olympic Virtual Series (OVS). The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced…

Rocket League going free-to-play on Epic Games

Popular vehicular soccer game Rocket League is going free-to-play on the Epic Games Store, publisher Psyonix has announced. The sports hybrid game, which sees…

New LG OLED TVs coming to SA: prices and details

LG Electronics has announced the rollout of its 2020 TV line-up in South Africa, including new 8K TVs, OLED models, and a new “wallpaper”…

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…

Ooblets early access launches on Epic Games and Xbox

Farming simulator fans have some good news to enjoy — the long-awaited farming and creature collecting game Ooblets has entered early access. The game,…

Minecraft esports league for Curro school learners

While esports might make you think of competitive titles such as Fortnite or League of Legends, Curro is using Minecraft as an esports arena…

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 to be unveiled in August?

According to a new leak, Samsung will unveil the new Galaxy Note 20 smartphone in early August. The date comes from noted Samsung leaker…

LG Velvet 5G smartphone launches in SA: price and availability

LG has announced the launch of its latest 5G smartphone in South Africa — the LG Velvet 5G — which the company touts as…

MatePad T8: Huawei launches budget tablet for kids

For parents looking for an affordable tablet for children, Huawei has launched the MatePad T8 – a tablet for kids with built-in safety tools….

New Dell G Series coming to SA: gaming devices and dates

Dell has announced a selection of new gaming devices from their G Series that will be landing in South Africa in the coming months….

Acer devices launch roundup: Here’s what Acer announced

Acer announced a diverse range of new products and devices at their global media event on Tuesday — including new ultralight laptops, rugged tablets,…

Mixer closes, partners with Facebook Gaming

Microsoft’s livestreaming platform for gamers, Mixer, has announced that it will close operations and help streamers move to Facebook Gaming. Mixer has been seen…

The Steam Game Festival: Demo upcoming games for free

After an initial delay, the Steam Game Festival has officially started — with the event letting you try out free demos for upcoming games….

Redmi Note 9S: Xiaomi reveals SA launch date and pricing

For those hoping to see more Xiaomi devices land in South Africa, here’s some good news. The company has announced that the Redmi Note…

PC companies just had their worst quarter since 2013

PC shipments decreased by more than 12% globally during the first quarter of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic impacted supply and demand. According to…

Logitech launches modular Rally VC system for South Africa’s boardrooms

The perfect way to launch video conferencing (VC) equipment is to construct your entire launch around the equipment itself. On Wednesday Logitech hosted simultaneous…

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Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

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Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

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