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Nintendo Switch event: 3 March release, but what about price?

Update: Core Group has confirmed a 3 March release date for South Africa as well, but hasn’t mentioned a price. Original article: The Nintendo…

Exclusive: AG Mobile confirms liquidation

South African smartphone brand AG Mobile has been liquidated, CEO Anthony Goodman has confirmed. “AG has been liquidated,” Goodman told Gearburn via telephone. The smartphone…

HTC U Ultra revealed: what should U know?

It seems like the previous leak was accurate, as HTC revealed a new smartphone, dubbed the HTC U Ultra. HTC touted the device’s design…

Doggy Dessert and Exosphere: this week’s top mobile games

We took a wee break over the festive season, but it’s time to find those mobile gaming gems once again. So, what did we…

What’s new on Xbox One backwards compatibility list?

Microsoft has been on a roll when it comes to making Xbox 360 games backwards compatible on Xbox One. In fact, the company has…

Android Nougat only accounts for 0.7% of devices

Google has released its latest statistics for Android distribution, revealing some interesting insights into the most popular versions of the platform. The company tallies…

Did you know these smartphone brands are in SA?

We’ve seen Apple and Samsung rule the roost for a while now, but emerging market brands have taken over the world. South Africa is no…

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…

HONOR Hands Mzansi More Value This Black Friday with Major Smartphone and Tablet Deals

Black Friday 2025 has arrived, and HONOR is giving South Africans an early advantage with one of its biggest seasonal promotions yet. Running from…

Black Friday – The Tech Deals South Africans Are Actually Hunting For

Black Friday 2025 has exploded into a month-long tech bonanza, and South Africans are shopping smarter than ever. With early-bird specials starting mid-November and…

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,…