Author: Marcé

Apple thinks it’s found the recipe for Tim Cook’s happiness, and will release three new iPhones to the world in 2019. This year we’ll likely see another ‘budget’ device like the iPhone XR — something many users were looking forward to in 2018 (especially in the harsh South African economy). Apple will also continue the newly acquired tradition of offering multiple sizes at multiple price points this year. 2018 Brought the iPhone XS (at 5.8in), the iPhone XS Max (at 6.5in), and the iPhone XR (at 6.1in). And we’re expecting a similar lineup in 2019, albeit with a more dramatic…

If you’re looking to own a smartphone with four rear camera-sensors, Samsung’s got your back. Their latest device, the Samsung Galaxy A9 is available in South Africa from today. The Galaxy A9’s camera(s) is the real reason you’d want this device. It sports features such as ultra-wide angle, 2x optical zoom, live focus, scene optimiser, flaw detection, selfie focus, and a pro lighting mode. In total the A9 actually has five camera sensors, including the one on the front. Besides that, around the back you’ll find an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor to fit the whole Garden Route into one picture,…

Red Dead Redemption 2 was one of Stuff’s top games of 2018. But the beautiful part of gaming is that it isn’t over. Frequently new content is released to improve the longevity of a game — something that developer Rockstar is amazing at. Case in point: A new update has Red Dead Online joining Fortnite and Black Ops in the battle royale area. If you’ve missed the battle royale train, here’s a quick crash course. Typically, a large group of people are dropped into a map and forced to off one another until one person (or team) is victorious as the…

Alienware, the gaming brand developed by Dell, have announced their thinnest, lightest gaming notebook yet. And this one’s coming to South Africa in just a few weeks time. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019, Dell and Alienware decided to give consumers what they want — an affordable, lightweight gaming machine. A machine that appeals to both amateur gamers as well as pros. And this machine is called the Alienware m17. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2HrcJfbils Pathway to Paradise The 17in gaming notebook weighs 2.6kg, while remaining powerful enough to handle demanding gaming. It’s powered by 8th-gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, and…

Xiaomi recently decided to spin off their Redmi range of budget mobile phones into a standalone brand. And Redmi has wasted no time in announcing the first device to fall under their new umbrella, a sub-R3,000 phone that boasts a 48MP camera sensor. Insanity! The Redmi Note 7 may be affordable, but the specs are decent enough to have it compete with the big guys. It has a big 6.3in LCD display with the new favourite ‘tear drop’ notch design. Under the hood it’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the base model Note 7 starts with 3GB of…

Last year, Huawei’s P20 Pro shot to the top of our best smartphone listing thanks to its brilliant triple-camera setup and overall premium allure. It’s since been joined (in the phablet department) by none other than the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. Noticing a trend? We suspect Huawei might produce the top flagship three times in a row with the upcoming P30 Pro. That’s provided Samsung’s Galaxy S10 doesn’t blow it completely out of the water, of course, which it might well do. But Huawei’s not going to be laying down the crown without a fight. Here’s everything we know about the…

Japanese carmaker Nissan has revealed the latest in its Leaf range of electric vehicles (EVs) — labelled the Leaf e+ — at CES 2019. The new model features a few welcome updates to last year’s model, including up to 40% more range and quicker charging. Faster, further, quicker The electric motor in the Leaf e+ now has a range of 458km — up from just 322km on the previous model. This is thanks to a new high-capacity battery and a more powerful motor. This combination enables the Leaf e+ to produce 160kW of power and 340Nm of torque. The range…

Amazon has finally revealed how many Alexa devices have been sold, handing out the figure before the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2019) kicked off in Vegas this week. This is pretty momentous on its own, as Amazon has dodged the question in the past. All told, more than 100 million Alexa devices have been sold. Amazon revealed that they have sold 100 million Alexa devices — an impressive figure considering they are up against the likes of Google and Apple’s Google Assistant and Siri. This total includes all devices that have Alexa built-in, and Amazon has opted not to reveal individual…