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Telkom rewards speed-hungry 1MB ADSL users with free 2MB line upgrade

South African based telecom and parastatal Telkom will upgrade all 1MB (up to 1024k) ADSL users to 2MB (2048k) from 24 August. Don’t pick…

South Africa’s E3, rAge ups its game from 5-7 October

For South African gamers, rAge is the real deal. A giant, “local is lekker” E3 if you will. Gearburn was fortunate enough to attend…

Windows 8 — Our definitive look at the final release

Note: This review has been completely revised for the Windows 8 RTM release. The final, Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows 8 is…

LG quad-core smartphone may come with in-cell touch display

LG has started mass-producing in-cell touch displays prompting the question as to whether consumers will find the technology in LG’s new quad-core Snapdragon S4…

This is a picture of the new mini dock cable for iPhone 5

We’re going to go out on a limb here and say that this is a photo of the mini-dock cable for Apple’s new iPhone,…

Nikon Coolpix S800c is world’s chunkiest Android Gingerbread camera

Look deep into the beating black heart of this beast, the Nikon Coolpix S800c, a happy-snapper with Gingerbread as it’s OS: Nikon Coolpix S800c…

GTA V craps out new ‘leisure’ screenshots

Last time we had “transport”. Today, Rockstar releases three more screenshots, under the the category “leisure“. The chances of this running on current-gen consoles…

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,…