Reviews

Google Home Mini review: a capable yet cheap smart speaker?

Slap an AI assistant onto a speaker and you’ve got a smart speaker. It’s simple stuff really, but a formula that’s proven rather popular…

Skyrim Switch review: should you hold it in high RedGuard?

Say what you will about Skyrim being available on almost every platform known to man, but it’s one of the better releases on the…

Samsung Galaxy S8 review: how does it fare six months later?

Between the great camera and fantastic display, there was plenty to like about Samsung’s Galaxy S8 (review). But a two-week period isn’t ideal when…

Call of Duty: WW2 campaign review: heartless, headless, tactless

For some strange reason (perhaps in preparation for the impending nuclear holocaust), the last 12 months have seen the gaming world remember the Great Wars —…

iPhone 8 Plus review: a refined 7 Plus with wireless charging

Apple’s plus-sized iPhone used to be the belle of the ball. Packing a larger battery, improved camera hardware and a dual-camera setup (as of…

Forza Motorsport 7 review: more like Forza 6.5?

We’ve gotten to the point where a new Forza game is expected every year, as inevitable as a new Call of Duty or Assassin’s Creed…

iFrogz Coda wireless headset: great sound, but imperfect

The iFrogz Coda wireless headset is a neat little piece of technology that, while producing great sound, is far from perfect. Let’s start with…

Batman: Return to Arkham [Xbox One] review: at least it doesn’t have Jared Leto

When Warner Bros. Interactive and Rocksteady Studios released Batman: Arkham Asylum in 2009, it blew away the minds of gamers around the world. It…

LG V20 review: the definitive live gig smartphone?

The LG G5 (review) was a rare misstep of sorts for the South Korean firm, delivering an innovative but ultimately flawed design and pricey…

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition [Xbox One] review: old familiar

Five years after its initial release, Bethesda has re-released The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on current generation consoles (and PC once more) with a…

Mafia III [Xbox One] review: a game of contrasts

Picture this: your friends and family have been murdered, you’re left for dead and your ties to the Mafia have all but betrayed you….

Gears of War 4 [Xbox One] campaign review: a new Fenix rises

It’s been a long, hard road out of hell, but the story of Marcus Fenix and his fight against the Locusts has come to…

Nintendo Classic Mini NES review: a little bit of nostalgia

Oh, Nintendo, how you love to play on our nostalgia and rose-tinted glasses. Not only does the company re-release classic NES titles for every new…

Shadow Warrior 2 [PC] review: a shallow, mind-numbing spectacle

Shadow Warrior 2 is a chaotic, violent first-person shooter that aims to revive the 1997 original with some modern flair. Its predecessor (2013) did…

WWE 2K17 [Xbox One] review: it’s not a Rock Bottom for the series

Last year’s WWE 2K16 is a tough act to follow, having substantially built upon the barebones foundation set by the first current-gen pro wrestling…

LEGO Dimensions [PS4] review: the next big thing, or passing fad?

Is LEGO Dimensions the next big thing? Well it’s certainly the next thing that’s going to bankrupt me! The Toys to Life concept isn’t…

Samsung Gear Fit 2 review: more smartwatch than fitness tracker

In the world of wearables, only the practical survive. Sure, gimmicks work for a few weeks, but in the long term, devices that can…

Wileyfox Swift review: fantastic little floof

You have R2500 sitting in your pocket for a phone. You don’t fancy taking out a contract because hidden costs and flagship phones are…

Alcatel Go Play review: get wet on a budget

If you’re in the market for a water-loving smartphone but your wallet isn’t exactly enjoying its best years, the Alcatel Go Play might be…

Better Late Than Never: we review Stardew Valley, Inside & Stellaris

It’s Better Late Than Never time again, the review series that takes a look at the gaming titles we have unforgivably overlooked in recent…

Google Pixel review roundup: an iPhone running Android

The Google Pixel smartphone marks a rather notable moment for the company, as Google sheds the Nexus label (temporarily or otherwise) and takes a…

Event 0 [PC] review: I compute, therefore I am

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I initially booted Event 0 (stylised as Event[0]), a short but poignant first-person narrative exploration game by…

BioShock: The Collection [Xbox One] review: whose your Big Daddy?

Saying the Bioshock series is widely loved and highly regarded is an understatement. The trilogy was a darling of the previous gaming generation and…

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

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Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

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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

Omoda C5 X review

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