Gadgets and Gaming
Sony Ships 4.5 Million PlayStation 5 Consoles Worldwide
Sony has revealed that it shipped 4.5 million PlayStation 5 consoles across the world in 2020. According to The Verge, this number highlights the company’s ability to mass-produce the console, even though it has been extremely difficult to buy since its launch in November. Sony PS5 System Specs and Features As previously revealed, the PlayStation 5 is running on a system similar to a high-end gaming PC. It features an 8 core Zen 2-based AMD CPU running at 3.5ghz. Its GPU is completely customised and based off of AMD’s next-generation RDNA 2 architecture capable of generating 10.28 teraflops. The whole system shares 16GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256bit interface and has an 825GB custom SSD for internal storage. CPU AMD Zen 2 (8-Core 3.5GHz) GPU AMD RDNA 2 (10.28 TFLOPS) RAM 16GB GDDR6 Interna...
vivo Introduces the Y20s Smartphone to Kenya
vivo has announced the launch of its newest Y-Series smartphone, the Y20s, in Kenya. This comes after the company was ranked fifth in the global smartphone market in 2020 by the International Data Corporation (IDC) with a market share of 8.6 percent and shipments exceeding 110 million devices. Within last year, vivo was one of the three smartphone brands to maintain an increase in shipments despite the overall downturn experienced. “vivo’s success in the global market can be attributed to its persistent efforts to understand and tap into specific consumer behaviours,” says James Irungu, Brand and Communications Manager at vivo Kenya. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_004.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_004.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } “In line with its ambitions to continue its gr...
HHW Gaming: Microsoft Says Xbox Series X Shortage Will Continue Into June
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 If you thought the new year would bring you some good news when trying to buy an Xbox Series X, we have some bad news for you. It’s still incredibly hard trying to secure an Xbox Series X or a PS5, which will likely not change anytime soon. Speaking with the New York Times, Microsoft’s head of investor relations, Mike Spencer, revealed that the next-gen console supply will still be very limited at least through June. This news isn’t that surprising because Microsoft warned of an Xbox Series X shortage back in November, stating that we would continue to see shortages heading into “Microsoft’s Q3, calendar Q1,” claiming the company should have more consoles April through June. Spencer’s news means that customers should expect the grind to buy an...
Beats & fragment design Come Together For New Powerbeats Pro Collaboration
Source: Beats / Powerbeats Pro x fragment design New year, new Beats By Dre collaboration. Beats By Dre closed out 2020 by collaborating with Japanese contemporary jewelry label Ambush for a sick glow-in-the-dark pair of its Powerbeats. To kick-off 2021, the brand started by Dr. Dre, now owned by Apple, is linking up with Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design fashion label. While Ambush’s Powerbeats were made to stand out, fragment design’s Powerbeats Pro are staying true to the Fujiwara’s love of keeping things very minimal. The wireless buds come in the Japanese musician and designer’s signature monochromatic style. What separates them from any other typical pair of Powerbeats Pro earbuds is the addition of the fragment’s iconic lightning bolt logo while the right side and “FRGMNT” letterin...
HHW Gaming: Snoop Dogg, Marshawn Lynch, & More Will Compete In Pro Bowl: The ‘Madden NFL 21’ Edition
Source: EA / Pro Bowl: The Madden NFL 21 Edition The 2021 NFL Pro Bowl is going to look a lot different this time around. The NFL somehow managed to get a complete season done, even with the country still dealing with the out of control COVID-19 pandemic. Super Bowl LV is set and will be a historic one because Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers are playing host to the defending champs, Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, when they face off in Tampa, Florida, at Raymond James Stadium. This marks the first time in league history that a Super Bowl team will be playing in its own home stadium. The Pro Bowl, which is usually the NFL’s equivalent to the NBA’s All-Star Game, just not as popular, was supposed to be played in Las Vegas at the Raider’s new stadium on January 31 but was c...
Google Play Introduces Rewards Programme in South Africa
Google Play’s free rewards programme has just launched in South Africa. The programme allows users to earn points and redeem them for in-app purchases or credit. According to Gadgets, the reward points can also be earned by “downloading free apps and games that are featured, alongside weekly points that can boost the earning rate of points for users on select games and movies”. The Google Play Points programme has four levels, ranging from Bronze to Platinum, that are dependant on how many points collected. “More than 2 billion people in 190 countries use Google Play to discover blockbuster movies, apps that help you be more productive, and books that inspire imagination,” says Mariam Abdulahi, Director of Africa Platform Partnerships for Android and Google Play. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_69...
Apple Is Celebrating Black History Month With A Limited Editon ‘Black Unity’ Apple Watch & More
Source: Apple / Apple Celebrates Black History Month Following the civil unrest that swept across the country and world following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, big tech companies pledged to do more to help push Black racial equity initiatives. Apple is making sure the energy is being kept. Tuesday (Jan.26), as part of its celebration of Black History Month, Apple unveiled a limited edition “Black Unity” Apple Watch. The smartwatch will be a part of Apple’s Black Unity Collection of products and is dressed in the colors featured in the Pan-African flag. The limited smartwatch is a standard Series 6 Apple Watch that will launch on February 1st and will be available at Target and Apple stores. It will feature a unique watch face that “creates an ever-changing ...
HHW Tech Review: Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro Has One New Feature That Puts It In A Class By Itself
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 I loved Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+ and appreciated the follow-up Galaxy Buds Live. Now the company is kicking off the new year with the even more impressive Galaxy Buds Pro. Samsung’s clear answer to Apple’s AirPods Pro has arrived and quickly has become one of the items I HAVE TO CARRY WITH ME when I hit these socially distant streets. Design & Quality Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 I love two things about Samsung, the company listens to its customers and constantly learns from its previous models and applies that to new designs. That continues to be the case with Galaxy Buds Pro, with Samsung deciding to take design aspects from both the Galaxy Buds+ and Galaxy Buds Live to bring the Galaxy Buds Pro to fruition. Source: Bernard S...
Apple says iPhone 12’s may Interfere with Medical Devices
Apple has revealed that the magnets in its iPhone 12 devices could interfere with medical devices. In a blog post, the tech giant says that “[iPhones] contain magnets as well as components and radios that emit electromagnetic fields. All MagSafe accessories (each sold separately) also contain magnets—and MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger contain radios. These magnets and electromagnetic fields might interfere with medical devices.” Apple goes on to reveal that devices, like implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, might contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact. “To avoid any potential interactions with these devices, keep your iPhone and MagSafe accessories a safe distance away from your device (more than 6 inches / 15 cm apart or more than 12 inches /...
HHW Gaming: Microsoft Has A Change of Heart & Will Not Be Raising Xbox Live Gold Subscription Prices
Source: Microsoft / Xbox Live Gold Microsoft is now saying sike after indicating it was going to raise Xbox Live Gold subscription prices. Cyberbullying can be used for good. Friday (Jan.22), Microsoft managed to ruin whatever goodwill it established with gamers when it announced that it would ridiculously raise Xbox Live Gold subscription prices. Understandably people were upset that if you didn’t already have a 12-month subscription — which Microsoft no longer offers — you wouldn’t see a price increase. Still, if you’re a new six-month subscriber, you would have to pony up $59.99, basically $120 for an entire year. Well, Microsoft paid attention to the cries from the pissed off button mashers and has decided not to follow through with the subscription price hike. The company announced vi...
Telkom Takes on Samsung’s New S21 Range
Telkom has revealed that Telkom Mobile and Telkom Business customers can pre-order the new Samsung S21 range; which includes the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The Galaxy S21 series is the latest flagship offering in devices by Samsung and boasts state-of-the-art innovation and head-turning and iconic design including a pro-grade camera and advanced processor ever in a Galaxy device. Galaxy S21 also introduces a new tool to protect and monitor privacy, allowing users to remove location metadata from photos before sharing. What’s more, a new feature has been added that allows users to also control who gets access to the content they send, and how long it’s available. Telkom will make the S Series available on FreeMe 1.5GB, 3GB, 6GB, 11.5GB, 28GB and Unlimited packages for...
HHW Gaming: Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil’ Showcase Highlights ‘Resident Evil Village’ & More
Source: Capcom / Resident Evil New year, plenty of Resident Evil to look forward to. Thursday (Jan.21), Capcom kicked off 2021 with its first Resident Evil showcase, which also served as a celebration of the iconic survival horror video game franchise’s 25th anniversary. During the pre-recorded and socially distant event, fans of the video game were treated to a new look at the latest installment, Resident Evil Village, a new multiplayer game, an unexpected crossover event with Ubisoft’s The Division 2, and more info on the upcoming Netflix Resident Evil animated film. Let’s break everything down that we witnessed during the stream. Resident Evil Village Source: Capcom / Resident Evil Village Not much was known about Resident Evil Village when it was first announced except for the fact it ...
