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Battery tech talk: lithium ion and lithium polymer

For those considering the purchase of a lithium-based battery for a specific purpose, it is important to know the difference between a lithium ion…

They got these 5 video games to run on the Xbox 360?

The Xbox 360 was a veritable beast upon its launch in late 2005. Featuring 512MB of RAM, an advanced (for its time) ATI Xenos…

Pinnacle Africa now sole distributor of Alienware in SA

Information and communications technology (ICT) distributor Pinnacle Africa has been awarded sole distribution rights for the Alienware brand by Dell. Pinnacle will be the only…

Xenoblade Chronicles to hit North American Nintendo eStore

The incredibly hard-to-find JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles is making its way to the North American Nintendo eShop. It will be playable on the Wii U. Xenoblade…

RIP: Lionhead Studios is officially no more

Hammering the final nail into the coffin, Microsoft has officially shut down developer Lionhead Studios. After 20 years and 13 video games, the British-based…

5 nifty tips that make the LG G5 easier to live with

The LG G5, like every other phone, has its share of problems. Although some of them are game-breakers, most of them can be fixed…

Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem to hit mobile, NX gets launch date

Pokemon Go and Miitomo aren’t the only Nintendo properties on mobile. The Kyoto gaming company has announced that Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem will…

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,…