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Dreams do come true: reversible USB Type-C plugs in the works

Here’s what we dislike most of all in life: that head-slapping moment when you’re trying to force a USB into a slot and realise…

Double-sided Android smartphone with E-ink display officially launches

The YotaPhone has a HD 4.3″ display on the one side and an always-on E-ink display on the other. Developed by Russian company Yota…

Gearburn’s guide to geeky Christmas gifts under $50

Everyone loves Christmas, or at least the festive season if you don’t celebrate that particular holiday. Unfortunately it’s also the time of year when…

Sony announces 2.1-million PS4 consoles sold since launch

…and that’s before Christmas. In a recent blog post, Sony announced that the PlayStation 4 has managed to win the hearts (wallets at least)…

20-megapixel cameras coming for new Samsung devices in 2014 [report]

Is Samsung working on a 20-megapixel camera for its 2014 lineup of devices? A source familiar with Samsung’s master plans has said that a…

WhatsApp for iOS 7 finally updates with clean new look

After a little bit of waiting, which seemed like forever, WhatsApp has updated to version 2.11.5 and now fits in with the pristine look…

Google Glass focuses on tunes, officially launches Play Music app

Stephen Lau, the poster child (man) of Google Glass who is also formally known as the Technical Lead engineer, announced recently that Google Play…

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…

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 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,…