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Windows 8 RTM — love at first sight

Like it or not, Windows 8 is about to take the world by storm. I had the chance to play around with the latest…

Hands on: Samsung Ativ Smart PC

Samsung has signalled its intentions for the forthcoming release of Windows 8 by announcing a raft of hybrid tablets that couple the portability of tablets with…

Samsung Galaxy Beam touches down in South Africa for R5499

The Galaxy Beam, Samsung’s one-trick-pony projector smartphone is now available in South Africa for the wallet-bursting price of R5499. We’ve given the Beam the…

Samsung Series 9 WQHD ultrabook boasts Retina Display prowess

Fresh from all the legal battles with Apple, Samsung has gone and revealed its Retina Display competitor, the Series 9 WQHD ultrabook. This 13-inch…

Thin and flexible cable batteries outed by LG Chem

There’s one piece of tech that’s been evolving at a slower rate then our precious devices, and that’s batteries. LG’s having none of that…

iPhone 5 to get flat, inner-ear headset?

The Gear has no love for the iPhone/iPod/iPad headphones. These are cheap, crappy devices that break after a month of use, leaving us scrambling…

Nexus 7 finally gets 3G

One of the only drawbacks to the Nexus 7 (and there are very few) is that it has no mobile connectivity. Most other tablets…

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,…