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‘Samsung to pause production of Galaxy Note 7’ [Update]

Samsung has reportedly made the decision to pause production of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, after several replacement units caught fire. According to Korea’s…

rAge 2016: who got their share of R1m for Telkom DGL?

This past weekend saw the Masters Final of Telkom DGL (Digital Gaming League) take place at rAge 2016, as top players slugged it out…

Jade Empire and That Dragon, Cancer: this week’s top mobile games

Welcome to Gearburn’s Mobile Game Picks of the Week, a weekly series in which Hadlee takes a look at the latest, most entertaining, or…

Telkom DGL, CWL & more: here’s your rAge 2016 eSport calendar

If you can’t make it to Northgate, Johannesburg for rAge 2016 this weekend, fret not. You might be missing out on all the cosplay,…

Bringing Xiaomi to Africa: RJ van Spaandonk talks Xiaomi & future plans

Mobile In Africa (MIA) Group has made quite a splash since its launch late last year. Founded by Core Group’s RJ van Spaandonk, the…

Oculus Connect: standalone VR, controllers and more

Facebook-owned Oculus held its Connect conference overnight, with quite a few VR-related announcements to be had (obviously). The company announced that the Oculus Touch controllers,…

The Gearburn Podcast #3: are big companies neglecting the budget smartphone space?

Hey you, using that swanky flagship over there, have you ever stopped to think if companies are doing enough for budget smartphone users? It’s…

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,…