Author: Duncan Pike

Following Google’s recent passkey development, WhatsApp has now announced the rollout of passkey support on Android devices. This is the latest security-focused update to the popular messaging platform and provides yet another way to secure your WhatsApp account – on Android devices, anyway. After months of testing the feature in the beta channel, the update makes its way to WhatsApp’s stable channel and should be available to most users running the latest version of the app. If you don’t see it yet and you’re itching to try it, check the Play Store for updates daily. It shouldn’t take too long.…

Sony Electronics recently announced the Inzone Buds, the company’s first gaming-focused wireless earbuds. But aren’t the Pulse Explore earbuds it announced in May, and then again in August, the company’s first gaming-focused buds, we hear you ask? Well no, Sony doesn’t seem to think so. Sure, those are the first PlayStation-branded wireless earbuds that you’ll surely be able to use for gaming, but gaming wasn’t the focus so they don’t count. The features and specs of the Pulse Explore buds are still a mystery so they may well differ from the new Inzone Buds, but that chance looks rather small.…

If you own a device with access to the Google Play Store and don’t feel like using your own money to pay for extra Google Drive storage, in-app purchases, or any of those other optional extras, this is for you. There exists an app, made by Google itself, that will pay you for your opinion. Naturally, it’s called Google Opinion Rewards and it’s free to download and use in the countries where it’s supported. Thankfully, South Africa is one of those countries – has been since March last year (even though the app’s availability page still hasn’t been updated). How…

The ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM gaming monitor from Asus is the start of a new era for high-end gaming in South Africa. Best of all, it’s available here. By now, local gamers are used to not getting their hands on the best products. Not this time. This OLED gaming monitor is definitely one of the best and Asus recently made it available in SA. Make no mistake, the R35,000 price tag will keep it out of reach of most, but maybe other companies won’t be as hesitant to bring more high-end kit to SA. That’s the dream anyway. Regardless of…

Blue and red-themed retail giant Pick n Pay continues its strive into the digital age and this time it’s actually for the better. The retail chain has updated its Smart Shopper loyalty program with the launch of a new app. Dubbed Pick n Pay Smart Shopper on the Google Play Store and simply Pick n Pay on Apple’s App Store, the app is already available and offers a few rather nifty features. You won’t be forced to sign in or register right away, either, with a ‘guest’ login sufficing until you’re ready to commit to something more long-term. But that’s…

Counter-Strike 2, the fifth iteration of Valve’s ever-popular first-person shooter series, finally receives a full release and replaces Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as a free update. Following an official announcement earlier this year in March, Counter-Strike 2 entered a “limited test” period and was only available to a handful of pre-selected professional players, content creators, streamers, casters, and analysts in the scene. Since then, Valve has steadily increased the scope of that limited test by inviting more of CS:GO’s ever-growing player base. The developer released regular improvements and bug fixes to the game based on feedback from its passionately vocal pool…

Comic Con Africa 2023 is officially underway at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, starting today and running until Monday, 25 September. It’s making good use of the long weekend, squeezing in an extra day of gaming of all descriptions, pop culture events, cosplay, local and international celebrity meetups, tons of exhibitors peddling their goods, and side events like Streetcon and Kidscon… you get the idea, there’s a lot happening. For a full breakdown of what’s happening, check out the website or download the official Comic Con Africa app on iOS or Android. Stuff has multiple boots on the ground, trying to…

Huawei has announced that its next smartwatch series, the Watch GT 4, is heading to South Africa. The company’s latest intelligent timepiece will be available in 46mm and 41mm sizes with five distinct design options to pick from. The company has apparently taken a new “fashion-forward proposition” with this new flagship smartwatch series. Whether this proposition is successful or not will be up to your taste in smartwatches. We’re certainly not put off by the look of any of them. What’s your Watch GT 4 flavour? The 46mm model features an octagonal bezel design along with a rotating crown and…

Asus has announced it will be bringing its ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM to South Africa soon, making it the first and only (so far) high-refresh-rate OLED gaming monitor available here. We often miss out on high-ticket items here in SA so it’s great to finally see some of them making it to our shelves. Especially seeing as this is one of the best gaming monitors available on the global market. Keep that in mind while we go through the specs and when we get to the price. The PG27AQDM hits all the sweet spots For many budget-conscious gamers, 1440p is…

Apple’s latest range of iPhones was announced tonight, 12 September, at its Wonderlust event to the surprise of no one. The company releases new iPhones every year but while most of the specs were whispered about and hinted at over the last couple of weeks, Apple still managed to slip in a few surprises. Whether you’re reading to confirm the rumours for yourself or you’ve purposefully avoided spoilers before today (if that’s the case, well done), here’s what you need to know about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. A dynamic island in a sea of display The vanilla…