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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…

13 geeks playing with Google Cardboard will blow your Monday blues away

Google Cardboard is the smartest virtual-reality innovation yet and for less than US$2, those with the Sword of Exact Zero and some hard-to-find lenses can…

Google showcases Android Wear on Samsung, LG, Moto360 smartwatches

Alongside the much anticipated launch of Android L, Google’s wearables-specific OS dubbed Android Wear also had its moment in the San Francisco spotlight. Although…

Google’s smart home is now open as Nest API seeds to eager devs

Nest Labs, the smart thermostat manufacturer, today opened its hardware platform for developers, making Nest the centre of Google’s smart home ecosystem. Purchased by…

Nokia X2 versus Nokia X: here’s whats new

Anyone purchase the Nokia X? For those who held out, well done. For today Nokia announces the X2, a shinier, slightly bigger sequel to…

Pre-orders for Japan’s Xbox One ‘Day One’ edition gone with the wind

Microsoft’s story in Japan is a bitter one. Both the original Xbox and Xbox 360 performed poorly in the land of the rising sun,…

Nintendo used Phillips gesture-control patents, rules UK court

A UK court has officially ruled Nintendo guilty of infringing two patents belonging to Philips, both inherent in its Wii range of consoles. This…

Nvidia-powered HTC Volantis is the new and possibly last Nexus tablet

After an epic weekend leak, multiple sources are now reporting that HTC will manufacture Google’s latest Nexus tablet. In fact, the device dubbed the…

Valve’s Steam Summer Sale comes early, has added Adventure mode

Gamers upset that Valve hasn’t actually officially launched its Steam Machine platform yet, can today take comfort in the company’s massive annual Steam Summer…

Sony testing new PS4 firmware and UI says twitter tipster Tidux

The user interface of the PS4 is about to change, says the often spot-on twitter tipster Tidux. Apparently “over 100 people” are working on…

Amazon’s Fire Phone: with Firefly, it scans and identifies real-world objects

The Fire Phone has just been unveiled and it seems like one big party of goodies. It has interesting features such as Firefly, which…

This ingenious device lets you send scents and odours from your iPhone

If the world thought constant uploads of meals to the internet was a thing of the past, they may soon have to deal with…

Amazon 3D phones, thin Kindles: what to expect from the #AmazonEvent

Amazon is releasing an awesome new device. According to the guinea pigs shown in a teaser video released last week, it’s also “super awesome,”…

Hearthstone $10 000 tournament hit with chat message controversy

Blizzard’s mobile collectible card game, Hearthstone, has proven a wildly popular game, to the point that there are competitions where the prize money can…

Glance turns any classic timepiece into a TV-controlling smartwatch

Smartwatches have saturated the wearables market this year, but many consumers won’t part with their expensive and stylish timepieces just to receive a few…

The Bionic Pancreas gears up to change the face of diabetes, find out how

Researchers at the University of Boston have developed a bionic pancreas that virtually manages your blood sugar for you. With it, diabetics will be…

Afrihost readying Zest T1 smartphone deal with 12GB free data

Afrihost, known as one of South Africa’s ISPs, has announced that it will offer the Zest T1 smartphone, coupled with 1GB mobile data per…

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South Africa’s Cyber Shield Weakens: 70% of Firms Lack Basic Security Awareness

Your Couch is About to Become a Stadium: TCL’s QD-Mini LED Arrives in SA

AI in Recruitment: How Blue Pearl is Transforming Hiring for Modern Businesses

enza Secures $6.75M Seed Funding to Revolutionize African Payments

MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance marks historic institutional backing

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

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

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