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The ultimate Android rooting guide

Rooting: maybe you’ve thought about it already, because your device is getting a little slower and you want all the shiny new features you…

Valve trademarks ‘Half-Life 3’ and it’s already in development

This is it. Valve, developers of Half-Life and Half-Life 2 have officially filed Half-Life 3 for trademark in Europe. Forum NeoGAF were the first to…

Apple ‘aware of iMessage issue’, is working on it

iOS 7 is, for most, an excellent update for their shiny Apple iDevices. Some users though have reported that Apple’s “free” (it uses data)…

Vertu’s ‘Constellation’: this is what a $6630 Android phone looks like

Behold the “Constellation“– a near R70 000 (US$7000) Android smartphone by Vertu. To be exact, the new Constellation is only US$6 630 when compared…

15 tips and tricks for becoming a Windows 8.1 pro

Windows 8.1 officially launches as a download, retail copy and on new Windows PCs or laptops on 18 October 2013. Microsoft’s added in loads…

Xi3 announces next-gen Piston console beast available 19 November

Xi3’s modular Piston console goes on sale 29 November for US$1000 the company announced today with or without the cap in the picture. Pre-orders…

Android vending machine hits Tokyo, dispenses games with NFC

In a country where fashion is inspired by games, hairstyles mimic Dragonball Z and where toilets sing to you, Google has released the world’s…

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,…