Author: Trent Meikle

It’s practically a crime these days to release a device that isn’t propping up the AI industry in some way. As a law-abiding company, Acer has officially launched the Extensa O14-71 laptop, a no-nonsense business-focused machine that’s hoping it can be your go-to Excel-crunching machine. “South African businesses are seeking devices that balance style, security, and performance without compromising on value,” said Glenn du Toit, Acer South Africa country manager. “The Extensa O14-71 embodies this vision, making it the perfect professional investment for companies that want to equip their teams for the AI-powered future of work.” Business in the front,…

If you’re still a little miffed about the recent delays to the Analogue 3D, a 4K reimagining of the N64 that wisely drops the Nintendo name, Retro Fighters’ new Brawler64 Pro controller hopes to make the wait a little easier. Currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, the Brawler64 Pro isn’t just for reliving GoldenEye on the original hardware — it can also make playing the N64 classics library on the Switch (1 & 2) that much more nostalgic. That’s assuming you haven’t already blasted through your funds to pick up the official Switch 2 Pro Controller. We’ve yet to try out Retro Fighters’…

Google just hosted its fourth annual ‘Made on YouTube’ event, and despite the company’s obvious reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) to drive the platform to new, and arguably unnecessary heights, it’s also bringing some welcome changes that will not only make the platform better for viewers but also for creators. As though hoping to prove that YouTube is still a viable career option in 2025, the company revealed that it’s handed out over $100 billion to “creators, artists, and media companies globally over the last four years.” And it’s hoping the addition of new AI tools and upgrades to livestreaming…

The name might be silly, but BYD’s incoming Dolphin Surf EV may be worth all the sniggers when you pick this one up. It may not be the most capable EV around, but for good reason. By the time the Dolphin Surf is cruising SA’s streets, it’ll technically be the cheapest EV the country has ever seen. That goes for both trims of the Dolphin Surf headed to South Africa. The Dolphin Surf Comfort is set to launch at R340,000, while the Dolphin Surf Dynamic tops out at R390,000 thanks to its larger battery. It’s snaking the crown away from…

If Samsung’s pricey Galaxy Tab S11 series couldn’t tempt you, then maybe the South Korean outfit’s new and more affordable Galaxy Tab A11 will do the trick. The company has seemingly skipped the Tab A10 name entirely, opting instead for the Galaxy Tab A11 — likely to keep the numbers on par with its flagship tablet line. Samsung’s A Team is here, kinda While Samsung has yet to officially launch or even acknowledge the new Tab A11 range, which includes the Galaxy Tab A11 and Tab A11+, one of the devices has quietly appeared on the company’s UAE website, complete…

It’s not only Spotify’s paying customers who are treated to regular updates — even if it does save the best for those with bigger wallets, with the most recent taking the form of the streamer’s long-awaited lossless audio solution. Announced in a blog post, Spotify has made some big changes to how free users consume music on the app. There’s no such thing as a free Spotify Specifically, it’s altering the order in which users listen to their music. Where before free users were forced to suffer through a shuffled playlist, they now have the power to “search and play…

As we continue to edge nearer to October, the Central Energy Fund (CEF) has ploughed right through, and continues to offer up daily predictive fuel price snapshots to better help Saffas prepare for the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE) next round of fuel price adjustments. Following the CEF’s disturbing (for some) first batch of fuel prices for October, you’ll be glad to know that things aren’t as bleak as they were a week ago. Petrol prices are still in the red — though the expected increase is smaller than the CEF had initially predicted. Diesel drivers, on the…

iPhone 17 local pricing is a breath of fresh Air It shouldn’t be surprising that South Africa will see Apple’s latest crop of iPhones arrive this Friday, 19 September — the same day as the States. The bit that many local Apple fanboys were waiting for this year was official pricing, and SA’s local Apple distributor, Core Group, has finally obliged. The big question this year was whether Donald Trump’s tariffs would add a few extra zeroes to the price locally. Fortunately, that hasn’t happened. In fact, this year’s batch of flagships is cheaper than the iPhone 16 was in…

While DJI has definitely branched out in recent years, it remains committed to photography, whether it’s high up in the air or strapped directly to a customer. The company’s latest product — the DJI Osmo Nano — is certainly that. An incredibly minuscule action cam that was revealed in not just one or two, but three leaks. It’s safe to say that the Osmo Nano is coming, and soon. This is normally the bit we’d tell you to be sceptical of any leaks floating around the internet until we hear it straight from the horse’s mouth. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what…

After 31 hours, 36 minutes, and 4 seconds, we got to see the credits roll in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Honestly, though, that’s just how long it took before the credits rolled. In true Hollow Knight and metroidvania fashion, the real game is far from over. There are still entire areas that need discovering, bosses who need spanking, and fleas that need rescuing. And we cannot wait to oblige Silksong’s developers’ wishes. Such is the mark of a truly exceptional game that not only values your time and hard-earned money, but rewards that little voice in the back of your head saying:…