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The Gearburn Podcast #5: goodbye 2016, and thanks for the games

This year hasn’t been a great one. With the loss of many a brilliant soul, a few interesting choices in important elections, and a…

Microsoft releases new trailers for Halo Wars 2, Halo Wars: Definitive Edition

At The Video Game Awards, Microsoft released two new trailers for its Halo spin-off series, Halo Wars. The games are console exclusive to Xbox…

Hideo Kojima shows off new, weirder Death Stranding trailer

Almost nothing is known about Hideo Kojima’s upcoming Death Stranding, and the new trailer only adds to the mystery. Release at this year’s The…

Watch: emotional ‘That Dragon, Cancer’ speech at Game Awards

Indie videogame That Dragon, Cancer is quite possibly the most emotional experience in all of gaming. The title tells the very real story of…

MediaTek Helio X23, X27: 2017 flagship chips break cover

We’ve already seen Qualcomm announce the Snapdragon 835 chip for flagship phones. Now, rival MediaTek has revealed its 2017 chips as well, in the…

PS4 Pro to officially hit SA next week, price in tow

Sony and Ster-Kinekor Entertainment have announced the launch date for the PS4 Pro in South Africa, along with a suggested retail price. The console…

Final Fantasy XV breaks records with over 5m units sold

After 10 years in development, Final Fantasy XV (formerly Final Fantasy Versus XIII) was released on 29 November. It seems like the wait has…

Instagram Finally Comes to iPad with a Big Screen Experience

A Long Awaited Release It is official. Instagram has launched a dedicated iPad app, answering years of requests from users who wanted a big…

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Acer is raising the bar for gaming and content creation with the launch of its latest Predator BiFrost and Nitro graphics cards, now powered…

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Game On, Reality Off: Philips Evnia Unleashes QD OLED Mayhem Let’s cut to the chase: Philips Evnia just nuked the gaming monitor scene. The…

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Microsoft today announced the general availability of the all-new Surface Pro and the all-new Surface Laptop to empower users in South Africa to unlock…

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor introduced its latest foldable device, the Honor Magic V3, at IFA in Berlin. It is expected to be available in the South African…

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Guinness World Record holder Bryan Berg, alongside Honor, will attempt to build the tallest house of cards in eight hours without using any glue….

Huawei Women in Tech program gives women an edge

The Huawei Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Program in partnership with Henley Business School have successfully empowered 30 women entrepreneurs and government leaders…

Bowers & Wilkins unveils new Pi6 and Pi8 wireless earbuds

Bowers & Wilkins has introduced two groundbreaking True Wireless earbuds, the Pi6 and Pi8. These earbuds, crafted by the same design and engineering teams…

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,…