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Black Friday isn’t just on the 26 th   of November anymore. Some brands have started announcing unbeatable bargains for the whole month, giving us more time to cross off our shopping lists before heading into the long-awaited December holiday. And, if you’re looking to treat yourself or your family to tech that will liven up your festive season, LG's offerings could help turn your living room into a full-blown cinema. LG Electronics has announced some incredible promotions for their expansive product range and, this week, they’re throwing in an exclusive deal on their newest addition to the OLED TV family – the  LG 55” A1.  This sleek TV will now be available for R16 999, with a saving of R3 000!   The power of self-lit pixels When LG’s OLED TVs came onto the market, they revolutionised modern display technology. They surpassed LED, Mini-LED, and LCD technology with the power of more than 33 million self-lit pixels that turn on and off at an individual level. Whereas...

When it comes to watching sports and movies on a big screen, bigger is usually better. But there’s more to it than that. The latest TVs on the market have a lot to offer than just more pixels. Display technologies have improved drastically in recent years, so if you want to invest in your home entertainment setup, it’s certainly worth having a look at the latest tech in television. And with LG Electronics turning Black Friday into Black November this year, consumers have a whole month of incredible savings to look forward to. With their cutting-edge displays on sale, now could be the perfect time to upgrade your living room into the ultimate home cinema. LG has announced that they will be offering their latest 86” NANO86 TV for R32 999, which translates to a massive R7000 saving. Their 75" NANO75 will be on sale for R24 999, a discount of R3000. Their smaller 65” and 55” NanoCell TVs will be retailing at R14 999 and R11 999, with savings of R3000 and R2000 respectively. But you mi...

Vodacom is offering incredible Black Friday deals with up to 70% discounts throughout November as part of its commitment to keep customers connected on SA’s leading network.   These deals will be available every Friday during the month, on an array of Vodacom products, such as laptops, cell-phones, wearables, routers, TV sets, monthly contracts, and much more.   “Through our Black Friday deals and the new #UnlockSummer campaign, we’re offering even more value to our customers,” says Jorge Mendes, Chief Officer of Consumer Business at Vodacom SA. “This year, we’re spreading our Black Friday deals throughout the month so customers can shop at their leisure without worrying about the pressure of a single Friday or weekend. We’re confident that the deals will cater to all our customers’ needs, helping alleviate some of the current financial pressures.”   Go in store or online between the 12th and 15th of November to take advantage of Vodacom’s massive 70% discount on the 600G...

Upgrading your gaming setup up to keep up with the latest games isn’t easy. Next-gen games are improving rapidly as the global gaming community continues to grow, but at the same time, we are seeing legacy hardware becoming outdated faster than ever. And while it may seem like a never-ending battle to empty your pockets on costly upgrades every couple of years, this time of the year also presents significant cost-savings for hardware-hungry gamers. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are anticipated global sales events, and they're the perfect opportunity for gamers to get their hands on cutting-edge tech – at ridiculously low prices. But before you go swiping on an overclocked, water-cooled, power-hungry monster of a gaming rig, ask yourself this: does your gaming display do your setup any justice? Gaming on a high-performing PC without a good display to match is like going to an art gallery with a blindfold. The latest games are approaching life-like graphics and to truly appreciate ev...

For everyone who needs some much-needed good news to end off the year on a high note, LG Electronics has just announced its Life's Good celebration, giving South Africans more to celebrate with a month filled with massive savings on some of the brand's most loved products.     LG's Black November specials promise to be nothing short of amazing, giving locals a chance to get their hands on the brand's 2021 TV range. South Africans will experience, enjoy, and revel in the latest TV and sound technology – better yet, at incredibly discounted prices. And with exciting promotions running every week of November at participating retailers, consumers won’t have to wait for Black Friday to save – and they won’t have to deal with all the chaos that ensues on 26 November. The electronics leader has also mentioned that it will reveal a massive surprise towards the end of the month.   “As we continue to spend a lot more time at home, we’re naturally investing more in our home ent...

From the 16-bit era when we saw the first Super Mario Bros on screen in the ‘90s, to the latest 4K resolutions at 144Hz hyperrealism that we experience today, video game graphics have certainly evolved over the years. And at the current rate that gaming tech is constantly improving, it’s hard to imagine what games will look like ten or even twenty years from now. Our computers are becoming more powerful, while display technologies are also rapidly improving. With an estimated 3.24 billion (yes,  billion )  gamers across the globe , we are sure to see the gaming industry only get bigger and better from here.  But with all the advances in gaming graphics, some gamers are still stuck in the past with either a gaming rig that can’t handle next-gen graphics, or a gaming monitor that simply doesn’t do the latest games any justice. Fortunately, this Black Friday is the perfect opportunity for gamers to find some incredible deals and take their gaming experiences to the next leve...

  It’s November! And time for Black Friday to kick-off the pre-festive season madness... The fourth Friday in November has been marked by several eager shoppers in the world in anticipation, as the one day in the year where retailers offer consumers the craziest bargain deals. And the number or excited calendar-circlers are growing year-on-year; in 2018 alone, the sales increased by  30%  compared to previous years.  And with shopping malls and centres bursting at the seams during the shopping spree, many are opting for online shopping from the comfort of their mobile phones. According to a 2018 survey conducted by  PayPal in 2018 , 85% of South African online shoppers use their mobile devices for payment transactions, and the number is growing. “With the demand of mobile shopping on the rise locally, consumers should be aware of the mobile features on their device that could make their shopping experience more effective and enjoyable,” said S...