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GPD Win 2 portable gaming device smashes Indiegogo target

Last month, we reported on the specs and claimed benchmarks of the GPD Win 2, the successor to the original Windows-based portable gaming device….

Is Steam Lunar New Year Sale next?

Steam sales have become a fixture among PC gamers, being a great way to beef up the library with heavily discounted wares. The Winter…

Nokia 10 rumour: will it have five cameras on its back? [Update]

HMD Global’s first wave of Nokia-branded smartphones have certainly been successful, but if there’s one area of improvement, it would have to be the…

After fingerprint scanners, could selfie cameras go under screen next?

It seems like the tech world is patiently waiting for fingerprint scanners to go under the screen. In fact, CES 2018 saw Vivo demonstrate…

Microsoft calls out Chromebooks (literally) with $200 laptops

Laptop manufacturers have hopped on the Chromebook bandwagon in a big way, offering a variety of Google-powered laptops. And the cheaper devices have quickly…

It’s almost 3 years old, but Android 6.0 is still most popular update

Apple’s executives like to point out that Android lags far behind when it comes to firmware updates. Sure, Apple only has to support a…

Expect two OLED iPhones, one LCD iPhone in 2018 – report

The iPhone X was undoubtedly the star iPhone of last year’s range, packing a high screen/body ratio and a gorgeous OLED screen from Samsung….

PS4 firmware 5.0 to bring 1080p/60fps streaming and more

Sony has confirmed that firmware 5.0 is coming for the PS4 and PS4 Pro, but what does the new system update actually do? Fortunately,…

Xiaomi Redmi 4X is next phone set for South Africa

Local Xiaomi distributor MIA Group has been teasing a new product reveal on its Facebook pages. But could it be the Mi 6? Well,…

BlackBerry KeyOne gets official SA price, release info

We managed to get the BlackBerry KeyOne prepaid price from Cellucity some time back, but what’s the official word? “Starting on the 8 August,…

Blu smartphones pulled from Amazon over privacy woes

Update, 3 August 2017: Blu has since responded to the research, saying that it wasn’t collecting anything out of the ordinary. It also lambasted…

Galaxy S8 Daydream update starts hitting devices

The Samsung Galaxy S8 (review) is arguably the best mobile platform for virtual reality (VR) right now. The Gear VR is one of the better…

HMD sends out invites: Nokia 8 flagship set for 16 August?

HMD Global has received plenty of praise for its Nokia-branded smartphones thus far, but it’s still got a long way to go to recapturing…

Meizu expands South African presence, what to expect?

Chinese firm Meizu isn’t quite as well-known as the likes of Huawei and Xiaomi, but it still produces some capable devices for the price….

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…

USB 3.2 is coming, so what does it bring to devices, cables?

We’ve already seen USB 3.1 launching in recent years, but the tech world moves pretty fast. Now, the people behind the standard have announced…

MIUI 9: what’s Xiaomi bringing to the table for its Android skin?

Xiaomi is almost ready to push out MIUI 9, being the latest version of its take on Android. So what should you expect from…

New PS4 firmware coming: here’s how to sign up for beta testing

Sony and Microsoft both allow you to sign up for beta testing of console firmware, giving users a sneak peek at new features and…

Data too expensive? Offline app stores are a thing in Cuba

Between constant updates and large file sizes, apps can be a major data hog for your smartphone. This is especially apparent in developing markets,…

Nintendo Switch Online: what to know before downloading app?

The Nintendo Switch Online app is now available to download for Android and iOS, although the servers aren’t actually up yet. Of course, it…

Splatoon 2: what are the reviews saying?

The original Splatoon represented a rather whacky and original take on the multiplayer shooter. Featuring kaleidoscopic visuals, unique traversal mechanics and fun paintball-style ink…

Nintendo Switch Online app finally hits Android, iOS

The Nintendo Switch has truly been a sales phenomenon since its launch in March 2017, but one of the biggest issues has been the…

Hisense H10 coming to South Africa, unannounced A2 Pro confirmed

The Hisense A2 was one of the company’s more interesting smartphones, packing a regular AMOLED screen on the front and an e-ink display on…

GPT 5.2 lands in the API and could reshape how SA builds with AI

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

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

GTA 6 Is Officially Coming in 2026: The New Date, the Delays and the South African Reality Check

The Gaming Gear South Africans Are Actually Buying This December

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