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Sony Xperia X series sports flagship-killing specs, ‘that’ 23MP camera

It’s raining smartphones in Barcelona this week, but we haven’t seen too much wearable tech. Well, Sony changed that emphatically at its conference today,…

Special Podcast #13: we talk Mobile World Congress 2016

This week we bring you yet another edition of Special Podcast, as the Garburn team discusses the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC 2016) in…

Weekend News Recap – 22 February: Smite, Team Fortress 2 and Nintendo NYC

It’s Monday, in case you didn’t know. And while that six-letter noun might strike fear into the hearts of even the toughest CEOs of…

Farming Simulator 17: shear sheep on console, PC from Q4 2016

What does farming mean to you? If you said “nothing” you’re a liar and a scoundrel, because that age-old practice is the bedrock of…

Lenovo debuts dirt-cheap, impressive Vibe K5, K5 Plus smartphones

Lenovo, or more accurately, the fourth most prolific smartphone manufacturer of 2015 (according to Gartner), has announced its two new budget smartphones — the…

Samsung Galaxy S7: everything the S6 should’ve been

In a kiss-and-make-up session in Barcelona, Samsung practically remedied all that was wrong with the Samsung Galaxy S6 series, announcing the new Samsung Galaxy…

HP Elite X3: a feature-rich phablet running Windows 10

It’s not often that you hear the words “exciting smartphone” in the same sentence as “HP”, so take heed. The new HP Elite X3…

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,…