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List of Xbox One X-enhanced games grows to 130+

Microsoft’s Xbox One X is practically around the corner for a global release, promising “true” 4K gaming and visual benefits for owners of full…

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…

Google X plans to take over you bloodstream with disease-detecting nanotechnology

Remember Osmosis Jones — the movie in which Chris Rock plays an animated white blood cell hunting down a germ within Bill Murray’s body?…

Amiko launches wearable device for medicine bottles, asthma inhalers

We’re pretty sick of wearables all doing the same things, like pretending to be watches or turn spectacle wearers into obnoxious, privacy-violating trolls. But…

iPod Classic axed ’cause costs and lack of parts says Apple CEO Tim Cook

This is a quick story, but a good one. Want to know why the iPod Classic was discontinued? We’ve got the answer right from…

Windows 93 is Windows 95’s drunk cousin, but we love it anyway

What was your first version of Windows? I remember it like it was yesterday — good old, unreliable, crash-prone Windows 98. For those who…

LG Liger F490L leaked, features company’s first NUCLUN eight-core processor

When a company gives a phone the selfsame codename as a tiger’s and lion’s offspring, you know that device promises to be unique, over-the-top…

Dacuda’s 3D camera app turns your phone into a 3D scanner

Software developers and cellphone makers are rushing to bring holographic and 3D display technology to your smartphone. Already, several devices and prototypes exist that…

Samsung has a new bad-ass stove that projects virtual LED flames

With the Korean giant’s latest gizmo, Samsung is taking on electric and traditional gas stoves a plenty in what could be quite a revolutionary…

Fitbit unveils new smartbands, $250 smartwatch with seven-day battery life

The wearable tech company for athletes Fitbit, today announced a refreshed range of devices namely the Fitbit Charge, Fitbit Charge HR and Fitbit Surge…

PS4 2.0 Masamune update coming, includes SharePlay and USB Music Player

It might not involve mythical swords and uncomfortable iron thrones, but Sony and Microsoft‘s current-gen consoles are engaging in a little private game of…

Microsoft to drop free Xbox Music streaming service in December

If you’ve been using Xbox Music on you PC for the last two years, you’d better start exporting your playlist or cough-up the dough….

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will retail via Vodacom South Africa from tomorrow

Vodacom has announced that it will offer Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models both in physical South African stores and through its…

Xbox One November update brings achievement art backgrounds, TV trending lists

The wizards behind Microsoft‘s ever-improving Xbox One console have previewed the latest update due for release next month, and it seems that there’s a…

Microsoft’s wearable is coming ‘within weeks’, according to report

Great, another wearable. After esteemed technology companies, jewelry designers and even sup-par musicians all jumped on board the promising wearable bandwagon, we’ve been wondering…

Apple launches iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, 5K Retina Display iMac and new Mac Mini

Apple kinda launched this event on us with little notice. Today marks the release of the iPad Mini 3 and iPad Air 2. Their…

Firefox Hello brings accountless video chat to browsers, future smartphones

Firefox doesn’t get too much love here at Gearburn, even though it’s my favourite piece of software by a country mile. It’s especially sad…

Apple leaks details about iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 with Burst Mode, TouchID

As is tradition, before the official release of Apple’s latest range of iPads, Macs and its new OS X, details about the iPad Air…

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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