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Kobo Arc — is it an eReader or a full-blown tablet?

Is Kobo’s new touchscreen an e-reader or a full-blown tablet? Presented to us at a side-show at Berlin’s Grand Hyatt Hotel during the recent…

How a hacker used Kinect to help his disabled mom send emails

If we had a series called “Awesome stuff people can do with a Xbox Kinect”, this would be the latest instalment. Also, this guy…

The Fujifilm X-Pro1: so much more than just a pretty face

Not counting hipsters and sentimentalists, photographers are roughly divided into 2.5 respective groups – pros, amateurs, and everything in between. Fujifilm’s latest offering from…

Nokia Lumia 920 — The flagship Windows Phone 8 device appears – is it any good?

Nokia’s Lumia 920 is seen by some as a vital phone for the survival of the company – but is it a leading smartphone…

Nokia Lumia 820 — The baby brother steps up

Nokia’s second Windows Phone 8 handset is a little bit more interesting than its flagship older brother, as it comes with some alternative design features. We’re…

Wikipad gaming tablet released for $499

The new Wikipad gaming tablet has been released, bringing yet another independent gaming platform to the market. With a price tag of US$499 it’s…

CdTDroid, father of AndroidME, on custom builds

So in the second of my ‘Interview with the Developer’ series I ask ROM developer CdTDroid, Chris Turner, a couple of questions. A little…

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,…