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Expect a massive leap for 2018’s budget smartphones

We’ve already reported on ARM’s new CPU cores, with the A75 core tipped to power 2018’s flagship phones, while the graphics department also gets an…

These chips will power your 2018 flagship smartphones

ARM is arguably the most important mobile company in the world, responsible for designing the CPU cores and graphics chips that get used in…

Samsung is targeting super-tiny 4nm chips on its roadmap

Tech enthusiasts know the drill. Every year or two, we see smartphone chips being produced on an ever smaller process, cramming more power into tinier…

Far Cry 5: churches, militia, more in announcement trailer [Video]

We got official confirmation of Far Cry 5 a few days ago, with a few teaser trailers following earlier this week. Now, Ubisoft continues…

Zombie Gunship Survival and more: this week’s top mobile games

Welcome to Gearburn’s Mobile Game Picks of the Week, a weekly series in which Hadlee takes a look at the latest, most entertaining, or…

Android co-founder teases new phone – does it have a 360 camera?

Andy Rubin made waves earlier this year when his new firm, Essential, teased a new smartphone with thin bezels. Now, the Android co-founder’s company…

Computex 2017: Acer Nitro 5 is one for the gamers

Computex 2017 hasn’t started yet, but Acer has already revealed a few wares, most notably in the form of the Nitro 5 gaming laptops….

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,…