Reviews

WD My Passport Pro 4TB review-in-brief: speedy and stylish

The WD My Passport Pro does what it does well, but weighing up the three P’s (practicality, performance and price) it only shines through…

‘Ori and the Blind Forest’ review: facing fears, finding courage

Every so often rare circumstances come together and give birth to something extraordinary. Be it the alignment of the stars or the direction of…

‘The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D’ review: a frustrating but rewarding adventure

Some games have dynastic chips on their shoulders. Some are remasters trying to survive in a modern, graphics-intensive gaming world. Majora’s Mask 3D definitely…

HTC One Mini 2 review-in-brief: smaller than an M8, but not as good

If phone sales were based solely on device quality, then HTC would be sitting right near the top of the smartphone pile instead of…

Sony SmartBand SWR10 review: easy to lose, easy to forget

The fitness craze — it’s a thing that’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Just like the selfie movement and the LOLcats phenomenon before it,…

‘Tormentum: Dark Sorrow’ review: demented silence

Tormentum: Dark Sorrow is a spectacularly sinister point-and-click puzzle adventure created by the Polish three-man indie developing team, Oh Noo! Studios. It will take…

Verssed W1 review-in-brief: finally, something different

We’ve been bombarded by a barrage of low-cost smartphones recently and we’re pretty damn bored of them all. As a consumer, it’s a puzzling…

Clean File Manager for Android review

I have always unlocked, rooted and tired out custom software on my devices. That all changed when I got my Nexus 4 though. This…

It’s Mine Bluetooth Bracelet review: protect your mobile devices

The more portable our mobiles devices become, the easier they are to lose. And the more powerful they get, the more desirable they are…

Action Launcher 1.5.7 review: ‘Shutters’ and more

Action Launcher 1.5.7 (US$3.99) is here, and Developer Chris Lacy released a brand new feature called, Shutters. What this does is eliminate the need…

Nokia Lumia 720 review: leader of the pack

Being the middle child is always difficult, so in that respect the Nokia Lumia 720 has it tough as it nestles slap bang in…

Nokia Lumia 520 review: low end but not low rent

The Nokia Lumia 520 is Nokia’s fifth Windows Phone 8 handset. It’s a phone which slots into the very bottom end of the range,…

Ricoh GR hands on review: a pricey APS-C camera

Ricoh had a reputation for producing superb 35mm film compact cameras such as the GR I and GR21 that found favour with enthusiast photographers….

Kobo Aura HD hands-on review: the hottest eReader yet

The new Kobo Aura HD has been launched at an invite only event in Millbank Tower, Central London. The new eReader is being launched…

Sphero review: the robotic ball with serious potential

A robotic ball. Wait, wait, a robotic ball you can control with your phone or tablet. Sounds crazy, right? Well, that’s what arrived at…

Panasonic TX-L42DT65B review: a high-end LED TV

Where once its smart TV platform was completely separate from the rest of the TV, Panasonic has at last put apps and widgets into…

Knomo Kyoto iPad bag review: looks great but costs the earth

Knomo’s Kyoto, a tiny leather bag for the iPad and iPad Mini, is another exceptionally well-made product that’s unfortunately too expensive to recommend. For…

Monitor Audio Airstream WS100: easy wireless music

The Monitor Audio Airstream WS100 is a 2.0 wireless speaker system for PC and Mac. In fact, it’s one of the best looking and…

Razer Edge review: a gaming tablet that blows the mind

When you hear the phrase “tablet gaming,” what comes to mind? Angry Birds, Infinity Blade and The Walking Dead games? Well what if we told you that Call of…

Huawei Ascend W1 review: ready for a cheap Windows Phone 8 thrill?

After more leaks than a wicker canoe, the Huawei Ascend W1 was finally unveiled at CES 2013 as the Chinese firm’s first Windows Phone 8smartphone. Aimed at…

Panasonic Lumix GF6 hands on review: beginner friendly

Panasonic is known for quickly refreshing its cameras lineup, especially those at the budget end of the range. The GF series, which is the…

Facebook Home hands on review: a lovely place to be

Let’s be frank: people probably use Facebook more than any other application on their phones. In fact, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of the social network,…

HTC First hands on review: Meet the Facebook Home phone

Say hello to the HTC First, the first phone to highlight Facebook Home, an Android overlay newly introduced by the social network. This is not…

Lenovo at MWC 2025: AI-Powered Laptops, Sustainable Concepts, and a Glimpse into the Future

Smart Tech: Turning the Tide on South Africa’s Water Crisis

Celebrating Innovation: Redmi Note 14 Post-Launch Event in South Africa

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

GITEX Africa: Shaping the Future of Tech and Positioning Africa as a Global Powerhous

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

Tariffs trump US new car affordability needs