Reviews

‘SpeedLink Decus’ gaming mouse review: a budget extravaganza

Gamers usually buy the best gaming mouse money can buy, or at least one they can afford. The device needs to at least be…

GEKKOPOD review: a flexible, funky smartphone mount

There are numerous tripod solutions available for smartphones and digital cameras; some of them good, some of them bad. How many mounts can wrap…

Logitech G502 Proteus Core review: heads and tails above the rest

It’s really difficult telling gaming mice apart nowadays. All feature highly adjustable DPI or sensitivity settings. All are somewhat colourful and snazzy with splashes…

‘Ryse: Son of Rome’ review: Veni, vidi, fail

It’s difficult to gauge launch titles for new gaming consoles. Sure, these titles are supposed to show off what the console is capable of,…

‘Splatoon’ review: a Nintendo multiplayer without Mario

There are two things you wouldn’t normally associate with Nintendo: new IPs not featuring that mustachioed Italian plumber, and angry shooters. Without so much…

TomTom Runner Cardio review: it’s all in the wrist

The TomTom Runner Cardio came to me at exactly the wrong time. You see, I usually run around four times a week, with a…

‘Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush’ review: the Wii U’s most beautiful platformer, ever

The Nintendo Wii U is a strange, strange machine that I still haven’t really gotten to grips with yet. But for all its faff…

Zombies, Run! review: the fitness app featuring the threat of the undead

Regular readers of my articles will know that I am a little obsessed with running, so much so that I have tried and reviewed…

Saints Row IV review: sandbox lunacy comes full circle

In Saints Row IV, the series comes full circle. What started out as a GTA clone has mushroomed into something utterly bonkers. All pretence…

Galaxy S4 Zoom review: great camera, average phone

It’s amazing the type of gadgets they come up with. Samsung in particular is well-known for dropping devices on us that we don’t really…

Fleet of One review: retro fun with tight controls

When I play good mobile games like Fleet of One (FOO), available for now on iTunes for US$1.99, something happens to me. It’s like,…

CyanogenMod 10.2 review: flash forward

After my first test of CyanogenMod 10.2 (using Android version 4.3) there have been more than 300 commits added to the nightly builds. This,…

‘Dots’ review: Tetris for hipsters or the best puzzler ever made?

Dots, an insanely simple and addictive game by Playdots, Inc is the best puzzler since Tetris. It’s available for Android and iOS and there…

Samsung NX300 review: great camera, but who’s it for?

When our Gearburn ed handed me the Samsung NX300 for review my interest was more than a little piqued. We’ve all read about how…

LIMBO for iOS review: shadow play

Ever since I devoured Superbrothers: Swords & Sorcery on iOS, I’ve been on the look out for games that not only feel amazing on…

Leap Motion review: 3D motion-controlled fun

Let’s get this out of the way quickly: Leap Motion, the 3D motion-based controller, isn’t going to replace the mouse right now. It’s a…

BlackBerry Q10 review: the smartphone grows up

I dislike BlackBerrys. But I like the Q10. It’s a fresh take on the old Curves and Bolds, with a touchscreen thrown in for…

SnappyCam Pro review: a faster, better camera for iOS

About three months ago, after years of waiting for the right time in our lives, my wife and I became the proud ‘parents’ of…

Snailboy review: visually stunning, but needs to come out of its shell

Snailboy: an epic adventure (beta version), a platform-puzzler from Cape Town-based mobile company Thoopid is mediocre fun. It has issues, like every other game out there…

FLD 7.5″ Tablet Pouch review: snug, sturdy and simple

Out of all the bags FLD has on offer, the 7.5-inch Tablet Pouch is the least intricate. It’s simple, goes for US$25 (R250) and…

Sony Xperia Z: still a really great phone

The Sony Xperia Z. It’s a really good phone. And there is no higher praise that a smartphone can get. It does what a…

Razer Hammerhead Pro review: a lean, green, mean sound machine

The Razer Hammerhead Pro in-ear headphones are great. I’m just going to jump right into it. They are extremely loud, colourful and well-built. They…

Day One for iOS review: a simple, digital journal for life

My desk at the office is filled with notebooks of varying sizes, Post-its and scratch pads, all filled from top to bottom with notes…

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