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Microsoft Surface breaks free of Windows Stores, hits retail outlets December

Great news for anyone who isn’t located next to a shiny Microsoft Store. Surface is going to hit the retail sector mid-December, says Microsoft….

RIM release BB10 SDK ‘Gold’ toolkit, devs start your engines

With the BlackBerry 10 event less than two months away, it appears the Canadian manufacturer is moving full steam ahead with the release of…

Schools get $99 Chromebooks brimming with holiday spirit

For US$99, Google’s now offering the Chromebook to qualifying schools. All teachers need do is visit Google’s Chromebook store and request the Samsung Series…

The Galaxy Note II: inching toward Nirvana

“It’s gorgeous, can we keep it?” That’s what my girlfriend asked when I unboxed the Galaxy Note II. A few days later, the answer…

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch, revamped for Windows 8

Lenovo has just announced its ThinkPad X1 Carbon is now optimised for Windows 8. It’s also undergone a slight name change, with “Touch” suffixed…

Canon EOS 6D review: a 20.2MP monster

As soon as you pick up the 20.2MP Canon EOS 6D you notice that it’s quite a bit different from the Canon EOS 5D Mark…

Lacoste looks Back to the Future with colour-changing polo shirt

René Lacoste built his empire around the enduring tennis shirt, or polo shirt as we know it. But Mr Lacoste was more than just…

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,…