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Smartphones have become something we cannot imagine living without. They help us connect with others, they’re a means to learn more about the world, and a critical tool for managing and controlling our daily lives. But more than a decade since the first smartphones became mainstream, it’s rare that we see something different and truly unique emerge in the mobile industry. LG is about to change that with the WING.     Set to release in South Africa in November 2020, the LG WING is sure to transform how we see and use smartphones. Its most remarkable feature is its second swivel screen, and when paired with its ground-breaking camera specs, it’s easy to see why the LG WING is the perfect device for tech fans, content creators, and anyone who wants a smartphone that offers more.    Designed to take flight   Described as the most transformative smartphone ever, the LG WING allows you to seamlessly switch between either Basic Mode or Swivel Mode, which reveals a hidd...

As many South Africans seek out cutting-edge technology, affordability continues to be a factor when choosing a device. Samsung has made it the company’s mission to offer products that tick these boxes, and the   Galaxy A51   certainly has risen to this need – effortlessly. This is a device that offers four cameras, an Infinity-O Display and long-lasting battery plus advanced mobile experiences that make it feel and act like a premium device. The Galaxy A51 is undeniable the mid-range phone that feels like a flagship device. Here are a few reasons why: Big screen. Small price   The Galaxy A51’s Infinity-O Display optimises visual symmetry. Now you can game, watch, surf, and multi-task without interruption on a 6.5″ FHD+ widescreen display—all powered by Super AMOLED technology. Echoing the benefits on Samsung’s major flagship devices, you can enjoy a smartphone experience that minimises the bezel and maximises each inch of screen space.   Advanced Camera Experience ...

Summer and the festive season are just around the corner, which means there’ll be plenty of opportunities for gathering (responsibly) with friends and family. Now you can make sure you’re always the life of the party by bringing the beats with LG’s latest XBOOM Go PL series of Bluetooth speakers. The new line-up of portable speakers (the PL7, PL5, and PL2) are lightweight, water-resistant, and compact. Even better? The battery on the PL7 will give you 24 hours of sound, so the party only stops when you want it to. Developed in collaboration with Meridian Audio, the British authority on the science of sound, the speakers produce rich, premium sound with less distortion, even when the volume is turned right up. It’s impressive that the compact speaker produces big bass that you can actually feel – that’s thanks to the dual passive radiators. So, now we know the XBOOM Go is one powerful speaker that couldn't be easier to pack, but it has loads of other great features too! Exceptional ...

  Also announcing the Acer Chromebox CXI4 and Halo Smart Speaker Acer today launched its first Chromebook powered by the Qualcomm ®  Snapdragon ™  7c compute platform – the Acer Chromebook Spin 513 ( CP513-1H /  CP513-1HL) and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 513. The new models pair an ultraportable design with fast and efficient performance, long battery life and optional 4G LTE cellular connectivity.  “Acer is excited to bring to market our first Chromebooks powered by the Snapdragon ™  7c compute platform, with all the performance and efficiencies necessary to maximize the vast benefits of Chrome,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business at Acer. “As employees and students have shifted to working remotely and learning from home, Acer is responding with solutions that meet their needs – in this case, Chromebooks that are powerful enough to take on whatever the day brings with all-day battery life and highly secure cellular connect...

  Acer launches powerful new ConceptD 300 mid-tower creator desktop and updates the ConceptD 7 and ConceptD 7 Pro creator notebooks At Acer’s next@acer global press conference, the company announced new and updated offerings in its ConceptD PC line-up,  a brand of premium PCs designed for professional and enthusiast creators. The new ConceptD 300 is a powerful mid-tower desktop designed for  BIM and CAD projects and intensive 3D modeling, rendering and animation . In addition, the ConceptD 7 and ConceptD 7 Pro notebooks now feature  10th Gen Intel ®  Core ™ Processors and Acer’s new Vortex Flow cooling technology. Acer’s ConceptD PCs elevate the computing experience with their t imeless design language, extremely color-accurate displays and silent processing, which distinguish them as something special and out of the ordinary. They are op timized for graphic designers, filmmakers, engineers, architects, developers and other creators. ConceptD 300 - Small and Pow...