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Vodacom launches new ‘Use & Get’ prepaid promotion

Vodacom, one of South Africa’s largest cellular providers, has announced that it’s offering a new prepaid promotion dubbed “Use & Get”. Rather refreshingly, the…

Apple’s ‘iPad Pro’ to feature larger screen, Force Touch support

Although it seems that the time for Apple’s sweetheart has long gone, the company hasn’t fully given up on its iPad tablet just yet….

Bipedal robot ATRIAS takes its first outdoor stroll

Developed by engineers at Oregon State University (OSU), ATRIAS is a bipedal robot that recently took its first ever outdoor stroll, marking a significant milestone in its…

‘Mortal Kombat X’ review: bloody brilliant

In 1992 four programmers with a minimal budget wanted to make a game based on the movie Bloodsport. Fortunately Jean Claude van Damme, the…

5 reasons why the gold Samsung Galaxy S6 should be your pocket pal [SPONSORED]

Samsung South Africa and Vodacom have ushered in a new era of mobile communication with the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge….

Microsoft’s Windows 10 will embrace reworked Android, iOS apps

Prior to the announcement made at BUILD, long term Windows watcher Paul Thurrott suggested that Windows 10 could be coerced into running the likes…

Android Lollipop ‘Guest Mode’ coming to Samsung Galaxy S6

Google‘s Lollipop 5.1 upgrade willbring with it Guest Mode notes an exclusive by SamMobile. The system was also fully demoed on the Samsung Galaxy…

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,…