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iPad Air review: less really is more [video]

When we reviewed the iPad Air earlier this month, we found it to be one of the best tablets ever made. Apple’s thin, US$500…

Old Mac, new Mac: refurbishing an older Apple for a brighter future

There’s both a sad and exciting cycle of life between modern computers. While we’re able to hold on to our intrepid digital companions for…

‘Angry Birds Go!’ has $100 in-app purchases, is more shop than game

Angry Birds Go!, the inevitable Mario Kart-style racing game for iOS, has wallet-bursting in-app purchases of US$100. That’s US$100 for a virtual kart you’ll never…

Sony ‘switching off a couple of PSN features’ for European PS4 launch

UK PS4 owners will get a little less from the PSN on launch day, which happens to be this Friday, 29 November. Sony’s official…

HTC One with dual-SIM, microSD slot unveiled in the UK, scratches LTE

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it? HTC has been mulling around with its popular flagship, the HTC One, since its release February this…

CyanogenMod Installer leaves Google Play for ‘violating developer terms’

There was much excitement around the web two weeks ago when it was announced that the popular custom operating system for Android, CyanogenMod, was…

10 iOS 7 features inspired by jailbreaks

Apple’s iterant updates to its mobile operating system iOS have traditionally been met with applause — creating features which are simple, intuitive, and easy…

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,…