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eSports in 2016: the lists and figures you should know

I’ve written before about eSports, but the thought occurred to me the other day — apart from the obvious Counter Strikes and Call of…

Onyx Connect: SA firm to manufacture phones locally

A South African smartphone firm is aiming to manufacture mobile devices in South Africa, according to a new report. Onyx Connect will begin local…

The Last of Us Part II: yep, Joel and Ellie are back

One of the bigger surprises at the PlayStation Experience this past weekend was the reveal of a sequel to The Last of Us, in…

Ace Combat 7: lasers and Starfighter in new trailer

We’ve seen plenty of news at Sony’s PlayStation Experience event over the weekend, but air combat fans will no doubt be pleased by the…

Beholder [PC] review: Orwellian errand man

Beholder is an indie adventure title developed by Russian-based studio Warm Lamp Games. According to the developers, the game is inspired by “the oppressive…

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…

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,…