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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…

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…

OPPO Reno15 Series Lands In South Africa With Big Cameras And Bigger Battery Ambitions

OPPO has officially launched the Reno15 Series in South Africa, bringing the Reno15 Pro and Reno15 F to local shelves from 7 February. Positioned…

OPPO Reno15 Series Brings Flagship-Level Hardware Logic to the Mid-Tier in South Africa

Mid-range smartphones are no longer about compromise. In 2026, they are about decisions. OPPO’s Reno15 Series arrives in South Africa with a clear one:…

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…

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,…