Gearburn

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…

LG V20 gets SA release date, prepaid price tag

We’ve known about the launch month for a while now, but the LG V20 has finally received a 7 November release date in South…

What can the MacBook Pro Touch Bar be used for?

Last week, Apple revealed its latest MacBook Pro lineup, complete with a Touch Bar replacing the row of function keys. “The Touch Bar places…

No digital games for you! EA Origin banned in Myanmar

In years gone by, if video games were put on the embargo list for a country, then as long as you had the physical…

Lenovo Moto prize bracelet: the worst fitness tracker I’ve ever used

Recently, I was invited to a Moto launch event in South Africa. Lenovo was bringing the brand back to the market, starting with the…

Titanfall 2 campaign first look: BT and me

In Titanfall 2, the relationship between you — protagonist Jack Cooper — and your first Titan — BT — is reminiscent of the partnership between…

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,…