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Meizu E3: iPhone X-style budget device leaks on China’s TENAA

Meizu has already revealed one major phone this year, in the form of the M6s, packing a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and mid-range Samsung Exynos…

LG V30s to launch at MWC 2018 – report

A few weeks ago, we got confirmation from a local LG executive that an upgraded LG V30 would be launched at MWC 2018. “We…

Hacker brings Windows 10 ARM to Lumia smartphone

Windows 10 Mobile was a bit of a disaster for Microsoft, to say the least. Between the Android/iOS duopoly, app gap and the ridiculously…

Qualcomm rejects ‘final’ Broadcom offer, but is deal actually off?

Qualcomm’s board of directors have unanimously rejected a ‘best and final’ acquisition offer from fellow chipmaker Broadcom. The US$121-billion offer saw Qualcomm shares valued at…

Android Oreo: Update comes to Galaxy S8

Android users generally have to wait a while to get the latest update, with Samsung being no exception. Fortunately, it seems like the firm…

Xiaomi’s goal? Regain top spot in China ‘within 10 quarters’

2017 saw Xiaomi bounce back from a rather tumultuous 2016, as it clawed back marketshare and delivered a ton of growth globally and in…

Huawei press invite suggests triple-camera flagship phone

Rumours have been floating around since December that Huawei is switching from dual-camera technology to triple cameras. Now, the Chinese company has hinted at…

Pixel 2: Google explains decision to ditch 3.5mm audio jack

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are just the latest smartphones to ditch headphone jacks, making for a rather odd turn of…

BlackBerry Motion packs frugal processor, big battery

The BlackBerry KeyOne stood out thanks to a well-sized battery, physical keyboard and the ever-popular-if-slightly-underpowered Snapdragon 625 processor. But what if you want something…

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…

These are the most popular computer specs on Steam right now

Every month, Steam conducts its hardware and software survey, revealing the most popular computer specifications being used by its customers. So what can we…

Xbox One X gets SA price, ‘early December’ launch

Microsoft South Africa has finally confirmed local pricing and launch details for the Xbox One X. “The console is expected to go on sale…

BlackBerry Motion leaked, set to be all-touch, water-resistant

TCL has done a decent job with the BlackBerry brand thus far, launching the capable (yet pricey) KeyOne earlier this year. But the company…

Here are all the other gadgets that Google announced last night

The Pixel 2 phones were the main attractions at Google’s event last night, but the company had a lot more to show off. From…

Google Pixel 2: here’s what you should know

The dust has finally settled following last night’s Google event, which saw the company reveal a host of hardware, including the Pixel 2 and…

LG K7i is a smartphone that ‘repels’ mosquitoes [Update: no SA release]

Update, 5 October 2017: LG South Africa has confirmed that the K7i won’t receive a local release. “This device will not be coming to…

iPhone 8 Plus: what does pro photographer think of it?

Smartphone photography continues to make great improvements year on year, with the top dogs doing some amazing things. The iPhone range has traditionally been…

Google Home Mini leaks, to be revealed at Pixel 2 event?

The Google Home smart speaker is one of the cooler Google devices released in recent years, offering useful features in a handy format. Between…

Huawei Nova 2i revealed, packing four (count ’em!) cameras [Update]

Update, 2.23pm, 3 October 2017: Huawei South Africa has told Gearburn that the Huawei Nova 2i won’t be making its way to our shores….

Your September gaming news roundup

After multiple reconnaissance missions, back-alley bribes, and a string of other unmentionable activities, we’ve managed to acquire all gaming intelligence that took place within…

Google Pixel 2 renders leak: your choice of large or thin bezels

Google is gearing up for its Pixel 2 event tomorrow (4 October), where it’s expected to reveal two smartphones in the well-received range. We’ve…

Google Pixel 2 launches this week: what to expect?

Last year saw the Pixel making its debut, instantly standing out thanks to world-class mobile cameras, powerful internals and a stock Android experience. Now,…

Google Assistant on headphones: Google details how it will work

We’ve heard murmurings of Google Assistant coming to standalone headphones, allowing users to quickly make queries and hear results. Now, Google has seemingly confirmed…

Partnerships in the Spotlight as Everlytic Celebrates 15 Years

Opera Mini Helps South Africans Stay on Top of Every Game

High End Devices Unlock Superior Mobile Experiences in South Africa

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