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LG’s WebOS now in open-source flavour, available for Raspberry Pi

WebOS is probably the most underrated mobile platform in modern smartphone history. The Palm-made OS introduced the card-based multitasking menu seen on every platform…

ARCore 1.0: these are all the supported phones

Back at MWC 2018, Google announced that its ARCore platform for augmented reality was ready for prime-time, hitting 1.0. Since then, we’ve seen quite…

Honor 2018 flagship coming, to be based on Huawei P20?

Huawei’s Honor sub-brand saw a stealthy launch in South Africa earlier this month, offering the mid-range Honor 9 Lite and Honor 7X. The brand is…

More Android apps will be able to accurately track your driving, walking

Driving modes have silently become one of the more indispensable features for smartphone users, allowing users to concentrate on the road. But truth be…

Huawei P20 Lite launched in China, called Nova 3e because Huawei

The Huawei P20 launch is still a few days away, but the firm held an event in China for the Nova 3e. And it’s…

Exynos 9610: a rival to Snapdragon 660, Helio P60?

Samsung’s Exynos chipsets are nothing to scoff at, frequently sparring with Qualcomm‘s top-flight processors. The firm also produces mid-tier chipsets for its cheaper smartphones,…

Breath of the Wild glides to victory at GDC 2018

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has claimed its place as one of the greatest video games of all time, following its…

Now Xiaomi has copied Apple’s gestures

Xiaomi gained a reputation in its early years as a company that heavily copied Apple, from hardware design and product names to the look…

Wave goodbye to WhatsApp on BlackBerry, WP this week

WhatsApp is the most popular mobile messaging platform in the world right now, being available on a variety of smartphone platforms. But the mobile…

By the numbers: Gearburn’s top ten articles of 2017

We’re less than a week away from the end of the year, so it seems like a no-brainer to look at the most popular…

Apple cracks down on lootboxes, devs now have to disclose details

Lootboxes have become one of the most contentious issues in the gaming industry in recent times, as everything from PC and console titles to…

A (non) update on Amazon Alexa coming to South Africa

Earlier this year, we got word from LG that it was targeting Alexa-enabled appliances for South Africa in 2018. The Korean firm quickly distanced…

Yes, Apple is basically throttling older iPhones (but here’s why)

The iPhone has hit the headlines for some interesting reasons this week after a reddit thread and testing by respected developer Primate Labs. Primate Labs,…

Our favourite exclusive stories of 2017

Producing globally relevant tech stories can be a tough endeavour in South Africa. After all, our continent is geographically separated from traditional tech hubs and we’re often…

Has the FCC revealed Nokia 9 spec sheet?

We may have only seen one HMD flagship this year, in the form of the Nokia 8, but rumours have pointed to the existence…

Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 official: it’s basically a cheaper S8

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 (review) brought a great design to the table, even if it does feel a little fragile. Now, the company is bringing…

Humble Store offers free game as part of Indie Mega Week sale

The Humble Store has become a haven for bargain deals, including the ever-popular pay-what-you-want bundles. But it’s also a full-fledged PC gaming storefront, in…

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…

Huawei confirms store closures, disputes claims [Update]

Huawei has confirmed a recent TechCentral report that it has closed five of its retail stores in South Africa, following a dispute with a…

Signs point to Galaxy flagship with under-display scanner

Biometric firm Synaptics is no stranger to the mobile sector, producing fingerprint scanners for a variety of smartphone brands around the world. Now, its…

Nintendo Switch hits 10m units sold, closing in on Wii U

The Nintendo Switch has enjoyed a fantastic launch year thus far, being the most popular console in the USA for several months running. Then…

Xiaomi Mi A1, Mi 6 priced for South Africa

We’ve been eagerly anticipating new Xiaomi devices in South Africa, particularly the Mi 6 flagship, Mi Mix 2 and Mi A1 pure Android handset….

We never had exclusivity with Samsung – Qualcomm

The first half of 2017 saw precious few phones released with the Snapdragon 835 processor. At the time, numerous outlets reported that Samsung had…

Opera Mini Helps South Africans Stay on Top of Every Game

High End Devices Unlock Superior Mobile Experiences in South Africa

South Africa Sees 77% Surge in Demand for AI Skills

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

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

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

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel