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Give iOS a facelift

Are you getting tired of the same backgrounds, icons and emoticons? If you’re in the mood for change then there’s nothing like changing your…

9 reasons why the new Retina display MacBook Pro sucks

Apple’s new MacBook Pro: a shining light in the murky world of high-end laptops or a US$2200 pile of unrepairable tosh? The Gear goes…

Reviewed: Freedom chair — pricey perfection

At roughly US$950, the Freedom chair from HumanScale isn’t for the the average office bum. No, the Freedom chair is a take-no-prisoners, ultra-comfy piece…

iOS 6 artificial knob gleam screams ‘perfection’

We’ve already detailed the ins and outs of iOS 6 but Apple’s latest mobile OS digs deeper into artificial realism then even we could…

Reviewed: Linux Ubuntu 12.04 — the pipe dream

For years now Linux faithful have touted that year as the year of Linux. With every new version of Linux (called Distros) be it…

Cross platform madness — iOS app running on BlackBerry Playbook

If there’s a case as for why you should hang on to your BlackBerry for just a little while longer, this is it. CrackBerry…

Vodacom launches smartphones for the visually impaired

Emerging markets mobile giant Vodacom today announced the launch of smartphones for the visually impaired in its South African market. These will include the…

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,…