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Huawei Mate 9: a Daydream-ready phablet powered by Kirin 960

We all knew the Huawei Mate 9 was coming today, but the Chinese firm has made the phablet official. The rumours were true for…

Alcatel Go Play review: get wet on a budget

If you’re in the market for a water-loving smartphone but your wallet isn’t exactly enjoying its best years, the Alcatel Go Play might be…

Wileyfox Swift 2, Swift 2 Plus budget phones revealed

UK-based brand Wileyfox made quite a splash last year thanks to its Swift and Storm smartphones. Featuring a cheap price tag but a notable…

Samsung to rival Xiaomi Mi Mix with Galaxy S8?

Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S8 is coming (what were you expecting?), but it looks as though the company could be taking inspiration…

Last Wii U to be made this week – report

The Wii U is Nintendo’s biggest sales flop since the Virtual Boy and, with the Switch closer to release, the firm has reportedly decided…

The Gearburn Podcast #4: is Nintendo Switch console gaming’s saviour?

If you’re still pinching yourself after the Nintendo Switch announcement, worry not, because we are too. It’s not every day that Kyoto announces something hardware…

Camera comparison: Lumia 950 vs Sony Xperia XZ

We attended the Cape Town press event for the Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact smartphones this week. Now, the actual release information has been…

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,…