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New BlackBerry vs new Nokia: who will actually win? [Column]

The story of 2017 has really been one of phoenixes (phoenixii, phoenii?) rising from the ashes, as both the Nokia and BlackBerry brands are…

Fitbit Alta HR review: Is the HR a good Alta-rnative?

Some of us aren’t good at motivating ourselves to exercise. Sometimes you get home after a long day at work, and there seems nothing…

Blu smartphones pulled from Amazon over privacy woes

Update, 3 August 2017: Blu has since responded to the research, saying that it wasn’t collecting anything out of the ordinary. It also lambasted…

Fire Pro Wrestling World early access review: no Botchamania here

The Fire Pro Wrestling games have been going for almost three decades now, but you’d be forgiven for never hearing of it until last month’s…

This is the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is just a few short weeks away from an official reveal, but serial leaker Evan Blass has laid it…

Galaxy S8 Daydream update starts hitting devices

The Samsung Galaxy S8 (review) is arguably the best mobile platform for virtual reality (VR) right now. The Gear VR is one of the better…

Get these tech items for your next protest

Earlier this year, South Africa saw some of the largest protests since the Apartheid era, as citizens rallied against President Jacob Zuma. But whether you’re…

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

OPPO has officially launched the Reno15 Series in South Africa, bringing the Reno15 Pro and Reno15 F to local shelves from 7 February. Positioned…

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

Mid-range smartphones are no longer about compromise. In 2026, they are about decisions. OPPO’s Reno15 Series arrives in South Africa with a clear one:…

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

HONOR has been steadily climbing in South Africa’s smartphone rankings, but its rise is not being driven by specs alone. Instead, the brand has…

GTA 6 Is Officially Coming in 2026: The New Date, the Delays and the South African Reality Check

Rockstar Confirms the New Date Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will release on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5…

The Gaming Gear South Africans Are Actually Buying This December

December is here, and while the Black Friday dust has barely settled, South African gamers are nowhere near done hunting for upgrades. Retailers across…

Acer brings RTX 50 Series gaming laptops to South Africa with next gen AI performance

Acer unlocks next generation gaming for South Africans Acer Africa has officially rolled out its newest wave of gaming laptops powered by the NVIDIA…

OPPO Brings Its Most Affordable Smartphone to South Africa with the New A6x

OPPO South Africa has launched its most affordable smartphone yet, introducing the new OPPO A6x at a festive season price of R1 999. The device…

HONOR’s X7d Gets a Festive Boost with Free Screen Protection

December in South Africa usually brings sunshine, road trips, braais and those unpredictable moments that can send a phone straight to the floor. Whether…

TCL C755 4K UHD Google TV review, modern home entertainment

TCL has rapidly gained prominence in the South African television market in recent years. By focusing on innovative technology, competitive pricing, and stylish designs,…