Gearburn

Start your engines: first iPhone 5s now shipping from China

The iPhone 5 launches 21 September in most countries and most of these products have begun the long journey from factory to trouser pocket,…

Kickstarter gear of the week: iControlPad 2, a fully open source game controller for pretty much anything

This: Yes, this is the next controller for your, well any device really. Its the iControlPad 2 and it wants to massage your gaming…

Too good to be true? Samsung to launch Galaxy S4 in February

The Samsung Galaxy S4 will be unveiled at the 2013 Mobile World Congress according to “internal sources at Samsung who wish to remain anonymous.”…

Benchmarked: iPhone 5 A6 CPU is a 1Ghz dual-core mobile powerhouse

It’s here. This is the first known benchmark of an iPhone 5, care of these hard-working fellas. Now if the score means nothing to…

Fujifilm’s XF1 marries manual controls with a retro shell

In a perfect world, we’d all have cameras like the new XF1 from Fujifilm. Launching in October for US$500, these 12MP shooters clad in…

Interview with the dev: The need for custom kernels

This week I am really excited about my interviewee, not only because I really love his work, but I do appreciate his frank approach…

Download iOS 6 now and upgrade the shit out of your iPhone

This is almost too exciting. The final version of iOS 6 has been leaked and any iPhone from the 3 to the 4S can…

OPPO Reno15 Series Lands In South Africa With Big Cameras And Bigger Battery Ambitions

OPPO has officially launched the Reno15 Series in South Africa, bringing the Reno15 Pro and Reno15 F to local shelves from 7 February. Positioned…

OPPO Reno15 Series Brings Flagship-Level Hardware Logic to the Mid-Tier in South Africa

Mid-range smartphones are no longer about compromise. In 2026, they are about decisions. OPPO’s Reno15 Series arrives in South Africa with a clear one:…

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…

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,…