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Far Cry 4 launches 18 November with Harpoon Gun for the Limited Edition

Far Cry 4 is real and launches 18 November 2014 for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. Developers Ubisoft have…

Your $1500 Google Glass cost $152 to make

Google Glass, the company’s latest piece of optical gadgetry, now retails exclusively in the States for US$1 500. This may sound reasonable for breakthrough…

20 genuinely important features that will make you love Windows Phone 8.1

Microsoft announced a huge update to the Windows Phone platform during its BUILD 2014 developers conference. The Windows Phone 8.1 update brings with it hundreds of…

A ‘less addictive’ Flappy Bird returns this August confirms creator

Near the beginning of 2014, a game called Flappy Bird took over gamers’ hearts, minds and fingers as they endlessly, and fruitlessly tapped towards…

Netflix, Hulu no longer trapped behind Xbox Live Gold paywall

Well, here’s some news arriving earlier than expected. After speculation that Microsoft will drop Xbox Live Gold’s streaming paywall for services like Netflix and Hulu,…

Samsung Galaxy S5 review [video]

Welcome to the sixth episode of Gearburn’s new weekly YouTube show, GearTV. In today’s video, editor Steven Norris reviews the Samsung Galaxy S5. It’s…

Sony reveals massive ‘May Madness’ PlayStation games sale

Sony just revealed over a hundred selected PlayStation games on special. The ginormous sale, which ceases to exist at the end of this month, is…

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…

HONOR Hands Mzansi More Value This Black Friday with Major Smartphone and Tablet Deals

Black Friday 2025 has arrived, and HONOR is giving South Africans an early advantage with one of its biggest seasonal promotions yet. Running from…

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…

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,…