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Samsung granted patent for under-screen fingerprint scanner

A fingerprint scanner under the screen remains one of the most elusive goals in the smartphone industry, only being seen on prototype devices. But…

When to expect Android Oreo from HMD, will Nokia 2 get it?

HMD Global made a notable commitment when it launched Nokia-branded smartphones earlier this year, saying it would update the phones regularly. So when can…

Honor V10 to launch tomorrow, should you expect cheaper Mate 10?

Huawei’s Honor phones are renowned for basically being cheaper versions of Huawei’s current flagships. For instance, the Honor V8 featured the same specs as the…

Wileyfox is releasing a Windows Phone for some reason

UK brand Wileyfox stood out from the pack thanks to its competitively priced, slick Android handsets. So it’s rather strange to see the firm…

iPhone X contract pricing: here’s how much you’ll pay

The iPhone X launches in South Africa today, coming in at R20 499 for the 64GB model and R23 999 for the 256GB model….

Your rolling guide to Black Friday tech/gaming deals [Updates]

It’s Black Friday week, which means scores of retailers have cranked up their prices and are pretending to give you a deal with a measly 10%…

Xbox Live Games with Gold for December is… meh

Got Xbox Live Gold? Then odds are good that you know about their monthly Games with Gold offerings, delivering up to four games at…

Telkom plans to make gamers poorer with 14% line rental tariff increase

If you’re in South Africa, own a telephone and haven’t heard the news, then brace your wallets because Telkom is joining Vodacom in hiking…

Vodacom VoLTE launches in South Africa with Samsung Galaxy S6

Here’s some pretty big news. Vodacom will be opening its consumer doors to VoLLTE (voice over LTE) in South Africa, a move that will…

Huawei gets coy ahead of 15 April launch event

Huawei is donning its coy cap this morning as it unveiled yet another teaser for the upcoming device launch on 15 April. But what…

Canon EOS C300 Mark II devours 4K cinematic with 48kHz audio

Canon has today launched its new cinematic-minded video camera, the Canon EOS C300 Mark II, which is geared towards the future of broadcast and…

Intel Braswell is the new lightweight SoC for ultramobiles, budget PCs

Without any fanfare, Intel has launched the Bay Trail upgrade, Braswell, to market, boasting a reduced die size and lower power consumption. Intel Braswell…

Spartan arrives alongside new Windows 10 preview build

As suggested in previous weeks, a new build of Windows 10 has appeared on the eve of the new month and it brings the…

Hello Barbie talks to children using WiFi, cloud of learned responses

If you believe a new New York Times report, then your child’s next Barbie will be possessed by the spirit of WiFi. Mattel, Barbie’s…

Xbox One April Update: better party chat, voice messages coming to preview

Hot on the heels of Sony‘s PS4 Yukimura update this week, Microsoft Xbox has launched a preview video of what to expect from the…

KSafe locks away temptation so you can reach your goals

Storing things for rainy days often doesn’t quite work that well, especially since the storage container is easily accessible, and pries open with a…

Virtual noses in VR headsets reduce sickly symptoms, studies suggest

Virtual reality is cool, and it is the future undoubtedly, but the headsets currently available invariably make users really, really sick. But that could…

Microsoft’s Spartan and Internet Explorer to feature Edge, Trident respectively

Microsoft has long been lauding its upcoming Project Spartan browser that will take over Internet Explorer’s crown as Windows’ flagship, but Internet Explorer, as…

This Post Modern Skate lets hipsters wheel around with no board

Minimalism is the new cool. Just ask the company, Hammacher Schlemmer, which has added a skateboard with no board to their range of interesting…

Windows 10 SDK now available for crafting universal apps

Developers can now start building universal apps for Microsoft‘s Windows 10 operating system, as the company released the Windows 10 SDK. The SDK will…

Android Lollipop’s ‘on-body detection’ smartlock seems slightly useful

While reducing bulk may be one of Android Lollipop‘s objectives, Google is adding features to the latest version of Android that’s finally making it…

Carbon3D liquid resin 3D printer is seriously fast, and cool

Joseph DeSimone recently led a TED Talk about a new 3D printing method that’s 25 to 100 times faster than traditional 3D printing alternatives. DeSimone…

Samsung wants to shove 128GB storage chips into budget smartphones

Samsung has announced its new 128GB eMMC storage chip, which will look to bring cheaper, denser storage to affordable smartphones in the future. The…

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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