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On Monday morning the 24th of February Sony held its keynote round about 9:30am local time. It was clear from the onset Sony is focusing on content creators and wants to immerse you in the complete experience. They started off with the announcement of the Sony Xperia 1 MKII 5G that features a 21:9 4k 6.5 Oled display a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G  and a 4000mha battery. The device camera system borrows from the Sony Alpha series and incorporate AF/AE at 20fps and Eye focus. The hardware consist of a triple camera setup , a 12-megapixel Zeiss-branded lenses 24mm, f/1.7 lens an 82-degree field of view, a 70mm f/2.4 lens with a 34-degree field of view, and a 16mm f/2.2 lens with a 124-degree. For the zoom optics a  3D time-of-flight sensor is included for the 2 times optic zoom. For the selfie enthusiast a  8-megapixel f/2.0 selfie lens is included upfront. The pro version brings a little more to the table. Sony also announced a new mid-range device , the Xperi...

By Jacques Bentley – Southern African Sales Manager at Skyworth For many South Africans, buying a TV can be an overwhelming process. Even before you start looking at models and features (like is there a difference between HD, FHD, UHD and HDR?), there’s the question of which brand to choose when hitting the nation’s favourite stores. Is it much of a muchness or do the different manufacturers stand out for different reasons? Samsung Operating out of Seoul, Korean manufacturer Samsung is a world-leader in consumer electronics and appliances. Although mobile phones are their primary source of income, when it comes to TVs, Samsung offers a massive range of LED products.  Their newer high-end QLED TVs feature Quantum Dot display technology, for vastly increased colour range and contrast. The company invests heavily in innovation through product development, acquisitions and partnerships. LG   Another Korean tech giant, LG is a popular brand in South Africa for ...