Reviews

Xenoblade Chronicles: The Definitive game for Nintendo Switch? [Review]

There are a few games you absolutely have to own for the Nintendo Switch. Splatoon 2, Super Mario Maker 2, Pokemon Sword and Shield,…

Huawei P40 Pro review: steadily built on compromise

We can’t get enough of excellent hardware. Tangible, measurable advances in technology are applauded by consumers and reviewers alike. But the smartphone is more…

Ematic 4K Android TV box review: a streaming box that (mostly) just works

Shopping for Android TV boxes can be a painful task, even more so than smartphones. While most boxes in South Africa make similar promises…

1MORE Piston Fit review: excellent sound and value outweigh weird quirks

Remember when earphones were connected by wires and had a 3.5mm jack at the end? Well, the 1MORE Piston Fit in-ear headphones has just…

Everki Atlas review: a hardy, voluminous backpack for tech travellers

As a techie and frequent flier, finding a daily travel backpack is more difficult than it should be. There are the traditional options from…

Instax Mini Link Printer: a great stocking filler for the budding photographer

The Instax Mini Link smartphone printer is a new device from Fujifilm that allows users to print photos directly from their phones via Bluetooth….

‘Bee Simulator’ is a cringeworthy yet calming educational experience

I’ve always respected bees and the hard work they do, but I never really imaged myself as one until I came across Bee Simulator….

Hisense Infinity F24 review: part of the crowd

Pretty much every new phone has a screen above five inches nowadays, even those that retail in the “budget” range. Even more common, it…

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra review: selfie control

Looking for a big phone? You’ve come to the right place. Hide your skinny jeans and fashionable jeggings, because the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra…

We review: Body Glove’s Lite Bluetooth and colourful Pop earphones

Open your ears, because we’ve got two earphones on the test bench today. While one requires a headphone jack and the other a Bluetooth…

Far Cry 5 review: just another Far Cry game?

There are some games you come across at certain points in your life that draw you in and never let you go. Just Cause…

Better Late Than Never: Battle Chef Brigade and more

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…

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 review: do you need a flagship phone?

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 might not be officially available in South Africa, but prominent online retailer Gearbest has them in stock. At around R5000,…

Asus ROG Zephyrus review: will it ROG your world?

It’s pretty much an established fact that gaming laptops are more expensive than the equivalent or better gaming desktops. But for R50 000, the…

Life is Strange: Before the Storm review

I can’t recall the last time I felt more conflicted about a video game than Life is Strange: Before the Storm, a three-episode prequel…

Fitbit Ionic long-term review: daft software mars excellent fitness tracking

Smartwatches have never been able to come close to smartphones in the hierarchy of digital needs. But that’s slowly starting to change. Although Android…

Xiaomi Mi A1 review: the mid-range device to beat?

Pure Android joined tall screens as being another notable trend in 2017, as HMD, Lenovo and Essential refrained from skinning their devices. You can…

Budget Diaries: Mr Shadow, Emily is Away and more

Budget Diaries is a new series where Gearburn explores the vast digital landscape of the internet in search of unique and engaging games that…

Better Late Than Never: Getting Over It, Hello Neighbor and Bomber Crew

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…

Nokia 3 review: the Redmi 4A should be your first choice

HMD brought Nokia-branded smartphones back to life in 2017, and it seems like the move has paid off already. Between the attractive price tags and…

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…

Can Digital Skills Unlock South Africa’s Next Growth Cycle?

Vox 100Mbps Fixed Wireless Review: Fast, Reliable Internet That Finally Feels Like Fibre

Sony WF-1000XM6 Lands In South Africa With Smarter Noise Cancelling And Premium Sound

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

OPPO Reno15 Series Lands In South Africa With Big Cameras And Bigger Battery Ambitions

OPPO Reno15 Series Brings Flagship-Level Hardware Logic to the Mid-Tier in South Africa

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel