Gadgets and Gaming
TECNO Smartphones Allegedly Carry Built-In Malware
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, TECNO has recently made its debut to the African market. At first, the devices feel surprisingly solid and competent in hand – despite their mainly plastic exterior. However, recent reports suggest that these smartphones are harbouring a secret malware that could consume users airtime and install harmful code. Anti-fraud firm Upstream claims that they have found “a malicious code dubbed Triada on 53,000 TECNO smartphones” that had already been sold in Ethiopia, South Africa, Cameroon, Egypt and Ghana. According to Gadgets Africa, TECNO‘s parent company Transsion told Buzzfeed [the malware] was installed in the supply chain without its knowledge. “The fact that the malware arrives pre-installed on handsets that are bought in their millions by typically low-i...
HHW Gaming: ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ Officially Unveiled, Arrives In November
Source: Treyarch / Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War It’s official, official, we are heading back to the 1980s in the newest Call of Duty game, and it looks like it’s going to be one hell of a ride. On Wednesday (Aug.26), after teasing fans and numerous leaks, Activision finally pulled the lid off the next Call of Duty game, Black Ops Cold War. The studio unveiled the Treyarch/Raven co-production to players inside Call of Duty: Warzone before officially dropping the trailer, which showed in-game PS5 footage, which looks fantastic across the web. When the game arrives, it will not only feature a brand new action-packed campaign, but it will also feature a new multiplayer experience. Call of Duty Zombies is also coming back, plus the game will continue to build on the popular free-to-play COD...
HHW Gaming: The Ladies of ‘Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath’ Don Klassic Looks With Femme Fatale Skin Pack
Source: WB Games / NetherRealm Studios The ladies of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is taking it back to Mortal Kombat 3 with these latest skins. NetherRealm Studios announced today (Aug.25) that the Klassic Femme Fatale Skin Pack is now available for Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One PC and Stadia. The skin pack will be available on Nintendo Switch on August 28. Once downloaded, players will see Kitana rocking here signature blue with the “Sole Survivor Kitana,” skin, Jade in her iconic green drip as “Outworld Courier Jade” and newcomer Skarlett donning red in her “Old Blood Skarlet” look. The Klassic Femme Fatale Skin Pack follows previous skins, “Thanks A Million Johnny Cage,” and “Summer Heat Skin Pack.” All three skin packs are available to Mortal Kombat 11: ...
HHW Tech Review: Samsung’s Galaxy Note20 Ultra, The Perfect But Yet Expensive Blend Between Work & Play
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz A global pandemic isn’t going to stop Samsung from dropping its latest flagship phone. The Galaxy Note20 Ultra is here, but is it genuinely worth its costly asking price? Immediately following the reveal of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on the Korean tech giant’s newest flagship device. We were already impressed with the Galaxy Note10 Plus, so we were very intrigued to see if Samsung could build off what made that phablet (phone and tablet) one of the best smartphones on the market, and we can say with confidence they did. Display Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz The Galaxy Note20 Ultra’s screen is GORGEOUS. The 6.9″ edge Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED near bezeless experience is crispy and gives users the best ed...
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K21’ Demo Is Live, Here is What You Will Be Able To Try Out In The Game
Source: 2K / NBA 2K21 We’re are currently still hooping NBA 2K20, but 2K is giving you a chance to take NBA 2K21 for a spin. The current-generation demo for NBA 2K21 is now live and will allow players to test the new significant improvements that are coming to the game. Once it’s loaded onto your PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch, players will be allowed to hoop with the late Kobe Bean Bryant and the All-Time Lakers squad or Bill Russell and All-Time Celtics. If you want to keep things in this period, you can set up a potential NBA Finals matchup with Kawhi Leonard’s Los Angeles Clippers or Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks. The demo will also allow 2K fans to test drive the new gameplay mechanics such as the Pro Stick to a redesigned shooting system that promises to take t...
vivo and Jumia Exclusively Release the Y30 Smartphone in Kenya
vivo and Jumia have partnered to exclusively unveil the latest Y-series device, the vivo Y30. The move aims to increase its footprint in the Kenyan market. The Y30, which was recently launched locally, combines an Ultra O Screen, AI Quad Camera and 5000 mAh battery in a high-end device with a unique body structure and moderate price tag. ‘‘The partnership with Jumia cements our commitment to bring our customers a wide range of choices that will see they enjoy the best and premium mobile phones at the most affordable prices. We are aiming to offer more options for smartphones with high-quality standard and comprehensive functionality through Jumia to fulfil the increasing demand of Kenyan consumers’’ said Arthur Xian, CEO of vivo Kenya. The Y30 features a fingerprint sensor on the back as w...
5 Reasons to Love the Huawei P40 lite 5G
Huawei has just launched its first 5G phone for the mid-range smartphone market – the P40 lite 5G. Other than its 5G compatibility, this trendy handset boasts a smart look, powerful performance and impressive photography specs. Here are five reasons to love the Huawei P40 lite 5G: 1. 5G performance One of the main reasons to switch to the P40 lite 5G is, of course, its 5G capabilities. The device is powered by Kirin 820 5G SoC, which is integrated with a 5G modem. The smartphone covers over eight frequency bands to bring users a reliable 5G network experience. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_926.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_926.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } 2. A super camera setup One of the biggest pull factors of Huawei’s devices are the cameras, and understandably so....
HHW Gaming: Superman Is Task Force X’s “Alpha Target” In Rocksteady’s ‘Suicide Squad’ Game
Source: WB Games / Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League There were plenty of big announcements during the first-ever DC FanDome virtual event, but it’s safe to assume Rocksteady Studio’s Suicide Squad game was one of the biggest. Fans waited all-day honestly to see what Rocksteady Studios has been cooking up in the lab for five years since Batman: Arkham Knight. Unlike WB Games Montreal’s Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League does, in fact, continue the Arkham series. Here is what else we know about the highly-anticipated game. You will control only four members of the ragtag team of DC supervillains brought together by Amanda Waller to do the dirty work law enforcement can’t do like keep metahumans in check. Players can look forward to playing with Harley Quinn, De...
HHW Gaming: WB Games Drops The Trailer & Gameplay Footage For ‘Gotham Knights’
Source: WB Games / Gotham Knights It’s been five LONG years since the last Batman game, WB Games Montreal finally gave us our first look at its long-rumored Gotham Knights game, and it looks fantastic. Heroes become vigilantes, and vigilantes become heroes in the upcoming game Gotham Knights. In the recently released DC FanDome trailer, we quickly learn that Bruce Wayne, aka Batman dies in a massive explosion. Of course, Bruce being a man who always plans ahead, had a plan in place in the event he just happens to perish. Bruce sends a video out to his superhero proteges, or as the trailer’s description refers to them, the “Bat-Family,” Robin, Nightwing, Bat Girl, and Red Hood. All four of the characters will be playable in the co-op in the open-world adventure that will have players explor...
HHW Gaming: Latest ‘NBA 2K21’ Courtside Report Focuses On Revamped MyTeam Mode
Source: 2K / NBA 2K21 For the first installment of the NBA 2K21 Courtside Report, NBA 2K Gameplay Director Mike Wang spoke about the significant improvements we could look forward to and revealed the game’s demo release date. Now its time to learn about the new features coming to the MyTeam Mode. For the MyTeam edition of Courtside Report, Visual Concepts executive producer Erick Boenisch goes into great detail as to what players can expect when they jump into MyTeam Mode in NBA 2K21. Before he gets into the new features, Boenisch revealed that whatever progress you make in current-generation versions of NBA 2K21, it will seamlessly carry over into the respected next-gen version of the game. So if you played on PS4, your progress would be transfer over to PS5 and, the same applies fo...
Huawei Y5p Now Available in South Africa
Huawei has just released the newest member of the Y Series – the Y5p – in South Africa. The Y5p sports a 5.45-inch Huawei FullView Display for a wider field of view. The 18:9, 5.45-inch LCD display not only gives an exceptional viewing experience but also displays content in vibrant colours. It comes with a standard 2GB RAM and 32GB storage as well as a triple-slot design that can house two nano SIMs and one Micro SD (sold separately) that supports extendable storage of up to 512GB. With its 3020mAh battery, the Huawei Y5p at full charge can support 17 hours of continuous video playback, up to 21 hours of 4G calling, or 13 hours of internet surfing on 4G. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_011.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_011.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } In addition to the ...
Apple could Offset Expensive 5G iPhone Tech with Cheaper Battery Parts
Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the tech company is looking at “cheaper and less complex battery technology” to offset the cost of pricey 5G components. Kuo told investors that “Apple is reducing the number of layers in the battery board and placing cell components in a smaller area” – something that The Verge believes will result in a “battery board that’s 40 to 50 percent cheaper than the iPhone 11’s equivalent part”. Apple Might Ditch the Charger and EarPods When Shipping 5G iPhones Apple may no longer include a power adapter and EarPods with new iPhones claims Kuo. Starting with 2020’s iPhone range, Kuo believes that Apple will ditch the accessories in an attempt to offset the cost increases that come with upgrading the iPhone range to 5G – noting that the company wants t...
