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WindowsLeaks: Windows 8 Release Preview drops 31 May

Ol’ Chuck Chan, Corporate vice president of the Windows 8 development team dropped this bomb: Windows 8 Release Preview (RP) is landing today, 31…

Dead Space 3 oozes out screenshots packed with co-op mode goodness

We rarely speak of games on the Gear. A game has to touch us in that special, gooey place to resonate among the shiny…

Codename ‘Athena’ is definitely the world’s thinnest smartphone

Want the world’s thinnest smartphone? ZTE, a China-based mobile phone manufacturer, has apparently created the skinniest smartphone like, ever. At 6.2mm, which is practically…

New iPad finally approved for China

Product A1430, or the new iPad, is finally 100% bound for the shores of China. It’s been quite the battle for Apple in terms…

Images of iPhone 5 metal backs slip through the cracks

Pictures of Apple’s next-gen iPhone, be it the iPhone 5 or iPhone 4.9S have unceremoniously leaked. From this single screenshot, we can muster an…

Ready to root? Here are 3 awesome Android ROMs

If you’ve ever rooted a Nexus, then the following steps should ring true: adb reboot bootloader fastboot flash recovery touchrecovery.img fasboot reboot-bootloader select recovery…

Chromebook’s back — welcome the Series 5

Like the headline says, Chromebook is back in action. Mighty Google, together with Samsung, has unleashed the Series 5 Chromebook on the world. There’s…

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,…