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Lenovo Smart Clock will now wake you with Google’s ‘Impromptu’ alarms

Google on Tuesday revealed a new software update rolling out for Google Assistant on the Lenovo Smart Clock featuring “Impromptu”. According to the company,…

Google reveals Stadia game line-up ahead of launch

Ahead of Google Stadia’s launch next week, Google on Monday revealed the cloud-based gaming service’s line-up of gaming titles. “We’re launching Stadia with 12…

Two reasons why Google’s Pixel 4 doesn’t have 4K 60fps video recording

Google’s latest Pixel doesn’t have a key feature for mobile videographers: 4K recording at 60 frames per second. Today, the company shed light on…

Google Nest Mini and Nest WiFi: smart speakers and smart routers join forces

At its Made by Google event on Tuesday, Google revealed the new Nest Mini and Nest WiFi smart home devices. Google Nest Mini The…

Google will officially launch Stadia on 19 November

After first revealing Stadia in March this year, Google on Tuesday confirmed that the cloud-based gaming service will launch on 19 November along with…

6 things to love and hate about the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL

After all those leaks, the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are finally here. Well, not here in South Africa. Nevertheless, there’s plenty…

Huawei Mate 30: potential Google app support is dealt another blow

Well, damn. It just got a lot more difficult to install Google’s apps on the Huawei Mate 30 series. A closed-source app, known as…

You can now control your Xbox One using Google Assistant

Google on Thursday revealed that Xbox One gamers can now use Google Assistant on their consoles. “Available in beta starting today, your Xbox One…

Google Pixel 4 will finally be unveiled on 15 October

Google will officially showcase its upcoming Pixel 4 smartphone on 15 October. This comes after the company sent media invites for a Made By…

Google Stadia integration coming to Android TVs in 2020

Android TVs will include support for Google Stadia in 2020, a report by XDA Developers on Monday revealed. According to the publication, Google announced…

Android 10: when will your smartphone get the update?

Android 10 is officially here. On Tuesday, Google pushed the live images of the new operating system to its Pixel smartphones, opening the floodgates…

Google Pixel 4’s camera will reportedly include Motion Mode and improved Night Sight

Though Google itself released images of the Pixel 4 and some of the smartphone’s upcoming features over the past few months, leakers continue to…

Future Google Pixel phone launch not ruled out for SA

Ever since Google Pixel first launched in 2016, one question has been on smartphone enthusiast’s minds: when it is coming to South Africa? Speaking…

Nokia 3.2 review: all looks and battery life, but not much more

My first thought when unboxing the Nokia 3.2 was “Damn, this phone looks smart”. Unfortunately, like a really bad relationship, I found the device…

Huawei Mate 30 won’t have Google services or the Play Store installed at launch

The Huawei Mate 30 could be severely crippled at launch, thanks to US President Donald Trump, the US government, and Google. In a report…

New features coming to Google Assistant on Lenovo Smart Clock

Google on Thursday announced new updates coming to the Google Assistant on Lenovo Smart Clocks, including a feature that will turn the clock’s screen…

Here’s how your favourite smartphone makers fared in Q2 2019

Some of the world’s biggest smartphone makers released quarterly and half-yearly financial earning reports in the past week, exposing how sales fared in the…

Google Pixel 4 confirmed with Project Soli sonar tech and face unlock

Google on Monday revealed several new features coming to its Pixel 4 smartphone, including Motion Sense and an iPhone-like face unlock system. For Motion…

Forget TVs, Android TV is coming to a soundbar near you

Google on Tuesday revealed that you can now access Android TV through soundbars, particulary the new JBL Link Bar. “With Android TV now available…

Google Pixel 4 leaks shows why the ‘forehead’ bezel is worth keeping

Surprise, surprise. Google’s Pixel 4 has been leaked, destroying any degree of secrecy about the device before its launch. But, unlike the Pixel 3’s…

Google’s new Game Builder lets you make 3D games on Steam

Google on Thursday announced its new Game Builder prototype for Steam that allows users to make their own 3D games without needing to code. “Game…

Google tweets first look at the Pixel 4, dual cameras included

Google on Wednesday showed off the first images of its upcoming Pixel 4 smartphone in a tweet. “Well, since there seems to be some…

Instagram reveals South Africa’s 10 most followed hashtags of 2019

Google’s changing how you search for and read news online

Load shedding, elections and the Rugby World Cup: what SA searched for in 2019

SA entrepreneur Eran Eyal convicted in US over fraudulent Shopin ICO, Springleap startup

Kenyan AI startup UTU raises $500k round from Japanese VCs

Here are the winners of the African App Launchpad Cup

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X is now official and launching in 2020

Meet the Nokia C1: a new entry-level Android Go phone for Africa

4 reasons the Huawei Nova 5T should be your next smartphone [Sponsored]

The true cost of Audi’s electric car strategy

BMW i4: how far and how hard will BMW’s latest electric car go?

Tesla’s Cybertruck could change the bakkie business forever