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Google I/O 2016: expect Android VR debut, Project Chirp & more [update]

Update #1, 18 May, 10:00am: Updated Project Chirp information. Be sure to catch all the news, views and analysis of Google I/O 2016 on…

Nintendo NX: why the rumoured shift to cartridges would make sense

Rumours have emerged this month that Nintendo is expected to ditch disc-based storage in favour of cartridges/cards for the Nintendo NX console. Whether it’s…

Windows 7, Windows 8.1 gets new ‘Service Pack’, bundled update scheme detailed

The still widely used duo of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are both getting a simplified updates scheme, Microsoft today announced. The Redmond company…

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 coming to consoles, PC before year-end

Brace yourselves, because DIMPS (and Bandai Namco for that matter) isn’t quite done with the Dragon Ball series just yet. Publisher Bandai Namco has…

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2’s getting another free map, new characters

PopCap is doing a remarkable job with EA’s sleeper hit of 2016. Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is a great game, with bags…

IGN acquires GameTrailers archive, YouTube channel

In a spot of rather big gaming media news, IGN has announced that it has acquired the content of recently shuttered website GameTrailers. As…

How and where to find retro games & consoles in South Africa

When it comes to modern video games and consoles, we’ve got it pretty good in South Africa. Old-school gaming though? Well, that’s a different…

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,…