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SA’s Xbox Live Gold subscription to cost R159 per month from June [update]

Update: added clarification on three, six, and 12-month subscriptions Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold (XBL) subscription service will increase from R50 to R159 for South…

This battery breakthrough could change the world

I’m sure most of us can recall quite a few situations where we wished that battery technology was a bit more evolved. Whether it’s…

4 alternatives to Microsoft’s dying Sunrise calendar app

Microsoft will soon shutter Sunrise, the calendar app it bought back in February 2015. If you were an avid user of the rather brilliant…

Lara, Jade and Samus: 7 of the most badass female characters in gaming

Playable female characters in video games have been over-sexualised and under-represented for years. Recently, there has been greater attention drawn to this imbalance within…

Asus ROG Strix GL502 laptop flaunts GTX 980M, 32GB RAM & NVMe SSD support

Asus has announced its latest addition to the Republic of Gamers’ laptop line — the ROG Strix GL502. Strix is generally associated with the…

Samsung aims to bring virtual touchscreens to wearables using projectors

Samsung has been a pioneering force in the smartwatch world, so it’s not really a surprise that the company’s working towards the device’s betterment….

Xbox One backwards compatibility gets multiple disc support for Xbox 360

The ability to play Xbox 360 games on the Xbox One is a rather impressive technical feat, but it’s not without drawbacks though. One…

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…

South Africa’s Black Friday Spend Is Set to Break Records Again and Ecentric’s Dashboard Shows It in Real Time

Black Friday spending climbs as South Africans gear up for record retail activity South Africa is heading into what could be its biggest Black…

Sony’s ULT POWER SOUND Range Lands in South Africa With a Bass-Heavy Lineup Built for Local Music Lovers

Sony turns Edenvale into a sound lab for its latest ULT lineup Sony officially dialled up the volume in Edenvale with the launch of…

Monster Brings the Heat to rAge 2025 with Free Cans, Hot Laps and Call of Duty Finals

Monster storms into rAge with pure adrenaline Monster Energy is rolling into rAge 2025 with one intention and that is to make your weekend…

Acer and Game Roll Out a High-Value Aspire 3 Black Friday Bundle for South Africans

A strong Black Friday deal aimed at value-driven shoppers Acer Africa has partnered with Game to introduce one of the most aggressive laptop deals…

TCL Levels Up Black Ops 7 With Next-Gen QD Mini LED Displays Built for Serious Gamers

TCL and Call of Duty strengthen a long running gaming alliance With Black Ops 7 rolling out globally, TCL has renewed and expanded its…

Sony kicks off Black Friday with premium audio at big savings Black Friday fever is hitting South Africa early and Sony is leaning into…

The Best Black Friday Gaming Deals in South Africa for 2025: ASUS, Acer, Lenovo and More Drop Big Discounts

Black Friday gaming deals hit early this year South African gamers have become used to early Black Friday drops, but this year the gaming…

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,…