Gadgets and Gaming
HHW Gaming: ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Beta Start Date Revealed, Hawkeye Will Be In The Game
Source: Square Enix / Marvel’s Avengers Crystal Dynamics held its second War Table live-stream event and dropped more details on the highly-anticipated Marvel’s Avengers game. Mark your calendars PS4 owners, you get the first crack Marvel’s Avengers beginning August 7 Crystal Dynamics revealed during the event. Those excited to get their hands on the game and pre-ordered it will gain access to the closed beta before it officially opens to everyone else August 14, and that also includes Xbox One and PC players as well. Not only will you be able to hop in Tony Starks’ Iron Man suit of armor and take it for a test spin, but you will be previewing a quite sizeable chunk of the game before it officially launches globally on September 4. The beta will allow you to play several single-player miss...
Lenovo Unveils a New Gaming Smartphone – the Legion Phone Duel
Lenovo has launched a powerful, immersive and fast-charging smartphone – the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel which has been designed from the ground up for gamers. Lenovo is amongst the first to feature the next-level, flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G Mobile Platform that delivers revved-up performance across the board for incredibly-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming, plus global 5G support. For enhanced power efficiency, 90W Turbo Power Charging takes both charging cords (from centre and side ports) to power up both batteries for a combined total of 5000mAh. Go from zero to up to 50 per cent power in only 10 minutes, and a full charge only takes 30 minutes. With six specially customized layout themes to choose from, each with distinctive design details, colours, and icons that resona...
Sony Introduces its New Truly Wireless Earbuds
Sony Electronics has launched the latest addition to its Truly Wireless product range – the new WF-XB700 EXTRA BASS earbuds. The new earbuds are said to be designed to provide the perfect, hassle-free music listening experience for people on the go. The earbud’s bluetooth technology removes the need for wired connections for ease of use while the Ergonomic Tri-hold structure creates a comfortable fit. Featuring Sony’s EXTRA BASS technology, the XB700 earbuds create precise, punchy rhythms that lift every track and maintain vocal clarity for a superbly rich, well-rounded listening experience. Music-lovers can enjoy up to 18 hours of their favourite tracks thanks to the handy charging case, while just 10 minutes of quick charging provides 60 minutes of music playback. The earbuds have an IPX...
LG Begins Roll Out of 2020 TV Line-up
LG has announced the rollout of its 2020 TV line-up of seven new SELF-LIT OLED models – including the art inspired GX Gallery series, the real 8K 88” ZX Signature model, LG’s largest SELF-LIT OLED, the wallpaper thin WX series, 8K and 4K NanoCell Technology TVs and 4K UHD TVs. The new GX Gallery series models offer a unique minimalist aesthetic, made possible by OLED’s revolutionary panel technology, which does not require a backlight. This allows the television to integrate state-of-the-art picture quality in an ultra-thin form factor – the 65-inch model is only 2cm thin, without the need for a separate control box. The TV mounts flush to the wall, like a piece of art in a gallery. Producing images of unprecedented detail and clarity, the much-anticipated LG OLED 88” ZX Real 8K models del...
Microsoft Unveils Two New Surface Devices in South Africa
Microsoft has introduced its newest additions to the Surface range – the Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 – for both commercial and consumer customers. The devices will be available for consumers in retail from Incredible Connection stores and Vodacom from 29 July. The Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 are said to continue the brand’s tradition of best-in-class productivity, security, mobility and speed, and introduce new processors and modern connectivity options in a world of remote work and learning. “Rapid and continuous change define modern living and working – and the shift to remote working and education requires the right tools to stay productive and connected securely,” says Vithesh Reddy, Consumer and Channel Marketing Director at Microsoft South Africa. “Microsoft’s Sur...
Syinix Launches Kenya’s 1st Android TV
Electronics company, Syinix has officially launched a new range of Android TVs in Kenya – marking the first time this kind of technology has entered the local market. Dubbed the Syinix A20 series, these TVs come as 32”, 43”, 50” and 55” screens with prices relative to the sizing. The A20 TVs are Syinix’s first truly frameless screens with a screen to body ratio of 96%. Syinix says that this range offers breathtaking quality with the HDR (High Dynamic Range) advanced image processing technology, that can let users see richer and more realistic colours. The other goal of the HDR is to maintain as much of the original image quality as possible, all the way through to the living room. The new Android TVs are also compatible with Google Assistant, which means users can quickly find and play the...
vivo V19 Smartphone Officially Available in Kenya
vivo has announced that its V19 smartphone would be officially available in Kenya – after initially launching the device in June and then pushing back the release. The V19 – vivo’s first-ever Dual Punch Hole Camera phone – will retail for Kshs 40,999 and come in either Gleam Black or Sleek Silver. “Having the device available in the market will now have Kenyans access our products at their convenience, which is in line with our vision of providing every Kenyan with affordable yet sophisticated devices with a great experience,” says CEO of vivo Kenya, Arthur Xian. The vivo V19 comes with an Ultra O Screen design with an in-display fingerprint sensor under the AMOLED screen of the phone. It sports a dual front camera which comprises of a 32MP main camera and an 8MP super wide-angle while the...
WFH Just Got Easier with Dell and DCC
The ability to work from home (WFH) or remotely has become a major prerequisite when choosing technology in these unprecedented times. More than ever, technology must offer the innovation, functionality and unique features required to optimise productivity in non-traditional working environments. To this end, Dell now offers a complete ecosystem of products that holistically and seamlessly work together to maximise WFH and remote productivity. Whether it’s a laptop, monitor, power bank, headset or docking station – Dell and official distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) have got you covered. Dell Latitude – a talented and productive family Designed for the ultimate mobility and WFH productivity, Dell’s new Latitude family of small and stylish laptops and 2-in-1s incorpor...
What Preinstalled Adware Means for Mobile Users
Following analysis of attacks on mobile devices, cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have uncovered that 14.8% of its users who were targeted by malware or adware in 2019 suffered a system partition infection, making the malicious files undeletable. Moreover, pre-installed default applications also play a role here: depending on the brand, the risk of undeletable applications varies from one to five per cent in low-cost devices and goes up to 27% in extreme cases. A system partition infection entails a high level of risk for the users of infected devices, as a security solution cannot access the system directories meaning it cannot remove the malicious files. According to Kaspersky researchers, this type of infection is becoming a more common way to install adware – software creat...
Samsung May Not Include Chargers When Shipping New Smartphones
Sourced from Shutterstock Samsung might not include chargers alongside new smartphones as soon as next year, according to reports from ETNews. ETNews writes that a number of industry officials believe that “Samsung Electronics is already discussing how to remove the charger from smartphone components with related companies.” Rumours behind the claim say that Samsung’s chargers – a standard component that’s included when purchasing a new smartphone – have become so widespread and the company is now looking at ways to reduce the cost of their devices. Not including a charger in the box might seem like a drastic move, but Samsung is reportedly not the only tech giant considering this. Last week, reports suggested that Apple would also be ditching the charger as well as its Earpods. Apple...
3 Things You Should Do if You Suspect Infected Apps On Your Android Device
Sourced from Forbes A new variant of the Joker Dropper and Premium Dialer spyware has been discovered in the Google Play Store, according to researchers at Check Point. Joker, one of the most prominent types of malware for Android, keeps finding its way into Google’s official application market as a result of small changes to its code, which enables it to get past the Play store’s security and vetting barriers. This time, however, researchers report that the malicious actor behind Joker adopted an old technique from the conventional PC threat landscape and used it in the mobile app world to avoid detection by Google. To realize the ability of subscribing app users to premium services without their knowledge or consent, the Joker utilized two main components – the Notification Listener serv...
Canon Unveils Two Mirrorless Cameras – the EOS R5 and EOS R6
Canon has added two advanced full-frame mirrorless camera additions to its EOS R System range – the EOS R5 and EOS R6. The pro-level EOS R5 delivers 45-megapixel stills at up to 20fps and is the first full-frame mirrorless ever to record 8K RAW up to 29.97fps internally and 4K to 120p. The EOS R6 is perfect for enthusiasts and professionals moving to mirrorless and looking for greater capabilities, capturing 20.1-megapixel stills at 20fps, stunning 4K video up to 60p and Full HD at up to 120p. Redefining professional mirrorless Next-generation CMOS sensor technology combined with high-performance RF lenses enable users to capture new levels of detail at industry-leading speeds. EOS R5 and EOS R6 can shoot with the electronic shutter in complete silence with full auto exposure (...
