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Windows 8: throw out everything you know

Looking at the PC market over the past three years, it’s easy to see that things have become rather long in the tooth. PCs…

The Phablet is back: Samsung Galaxy Note II hits African Shores

Breathtaking The Samsung Galaxy Note II was officially unveiled in Cape Town during the African leg of its World Tour. It’s undergone numerous enhancements,…

Ubuntu 12.10 released: online search, web apps, dash previews part of slick new update

Ubuntu 12.10 or “Quantal Quetzal” recently launched and is now available for download. We’ll avoid any stinging commentary and get right to it: Ubuntu…

Samsung Galaxy Camera hands-on: ready for a 16 megapixel Jellybean camera?

A class act The Galaxy Camera made its debut alongside the Note II at Samsung’s African launch event in Cape Town on 18 October…

It’s $1699 for a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro: Interested?

Here’s a delicious piece of information. The 13-inch Retina Display MacBook Pro is being priced at US$1 699. Sorry, prices start from US$1 699….

Microsoft Surface hands-on review: up close with Microsoft’s own Windows RT tablet

Magnesium chassis, vapour deposition coating, cutaway edges, ClearType HD display; the design credentials and the specs for the Microsoft Surface Windows RT tablet are…

Samsung Chromebook is $249, skinny and already outdated

Samsung and Google have lifted the lid on the new Chromebook, an exceptionally underpowered device for US$249. For those who watched the video above,…

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,…