Gadgets and Gaming
Microsoft’s Surface Book 3 to Rollout in South Africa
Microsoft is set to roll out its Surface device range in South Africa with the introduction of the Surface Book 3 – available from Incredible Connection stores. Surface Book 3 is a powerful tablet with a detachable touchscreen that adapts to all the ways users work and create best. It combines speed, graphics, immersive gaming and long battery life with the versatility of a laptop, tablet, and portable studio. “We are excited to expand our Surface family with the addition of Surface Book 3 – our most powerful laptop yet. It is a portable powerhouse that provides the performance to tackle any task, from intensive video and graphic files to high-octane gaming. Developers, designers and professionals can rely on it for coding, compiling workloads, and for gaming,” says Vithesh Reddy, Consumer...
REVIEW: Real Life Instagram Thanks to the Instax SQ1
At the end of 2020, Fujifilm launched the newest addition to its series of instant point-and-shoot cameras – the Instax SQ1. Now available across Africa, the camera is sleek in design, features square format film and a durable protective shell – and using it feels like real-life Instagram. [embedded content] The Instax SQ1 is an incredibly nostalgic product that is easy to use and perfect for people who want to quickly capture memories (which could double as a gift for friends and family). /* custom css */ .tdi_3_0fc.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_0fc.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } Most notably, the instant film camera features auto-exposure; meaning it is able to capture bright photos even in dark spaces – no special settings needed. It is also fitted with a selfie mirro...
HHW Gaming: A Few Helpful Tips To Aid You On Your Mission To Buy To A PS5 or Xbox Series X
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Future Publishing / Getty It’s been roughly 5 months since the arrival of both the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and while the systems are different spec-wise, they both share one similar aspect, they are hard to find. If you asked anyone what’s the most difficult thing to purchase right now, without a doubt, the PS5, Xbox Series X, and a pair of Jordans would be on everyone’s lists. Before the launch of each next-gen console, both Microsoft and Sony warned gamers that availability would be an issue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they were not lying on that front. What gamers didn’t account for is the bots scooping the consoles up before they can add either one of them to their carts and swiftly dropping them on the online marketplaces like eBay or StockX. Re...
4 Trends Expected to Reshape Mobile Gaming in 2021
Mobile gaming has come into its own over the past few years. Analysts say the gaming industry generated $85 billion in value in 2020, while an estimated 2.5 billion people play games on mobile devices. Advances in technology also mean mobile games are increasingly able to compete with the visual fidelity of their console and PC cousins. Market researchers believe there are at least 11 million gamers in South Africa and forecast strong growth due to the increasing youth population. There is a clear trend towards social and mobile gaming, with the free-to-play revenue model dominating the market. However, we are also seeing more console-like experiences emerge on mobile devices as games like Fortnite and PUBG take off among smartphone and tablet gamers. Here are four reasons to expect mobile...
Microsoft is Testing an Edge Browser on Xbox
Microsoft is testing a new Edge Chromium-powered browser on Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X consoles, reports The Verge. “Chromium browser on Xbox is a boost for those wanting to access websites through their console. Edge will also now provide access to Google’s Stadia streaming service, thanks to the improved compatibility support with Chromium.” The browser is also expected to improve compatibility with browser-based games like Skype or Discord. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_831.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_831.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } the latest Xbox Alpha skip ahead build includes the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge pic.twitter.com/C34d59UYuJ — Tom Warren (@tomwarren) March 6, 2021 Google says that it initially launched with the goal of making your favourite games...
Huawei Introduces the Intel-powered MateBook D14
Huawei has unveiled the newly upgraded MateBook D 14 i5, powered by 10th Gen Intel Core Processors. The Huawei MateBook D 14 i5 has also been upgraded with the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 discrete graphics card, which allows the notebook to handle a wide variety of complex image processing tasks, 3.5X image and video editing and processing speed acceleration. This laptop is also fitted with Multi-screen Collaboration, a Fingerprint Power Button, and a high-capacity battery. Highly immersive viewing experience with the FullView display /* custom css */ .tdi_3_0a0.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_0a0.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } The new MateBook D 14 i5 retains the FullView design of its predecessor, with a screen-to-body ratio of 84 percent and a 16:9 aspect ratio to support an o...
HHW Gaming: Upgraded Nintendo Switch Model With 7-Inch Samsung OLED Display Coming This Year: Report
Source: SOPA Images / Getty It’s been long-rumored that Nintendo would be dropping a new Nintendo Switch model. This latest report is the closest thing to a confirmation of said model we have gotten yet. Bloomberg reports Nintendo will be dropping an upgraded Switch model this year with an OLED screen. According to the report, Samsung Display will be supplying the 7-inch 720p rigid OLED panel, and it will go into mass production sometime in June. The current Nintendo Switch model has a 6.2-inch 720p LCD panel, while the Nintendo Switch Lite sports a 5.5-inch 720p LCD. One of the biggest complaints about the current Nintendo Switch model is that it has a hard time running many games at a native resolution while being used in handheld mode. Bloomberg states in its report that the ...
Nintendo to Launch New Switch with a 7-Inch Samsung OLED Display
Image sourced from The Verge Nintendo is expected to unveil a new Switch fitted with a 7-inch Samsung OLED display. According to Bloomberg, this touchscreen gaming console is expected to “prop up demand in time for the holidays”. Production of the Switch will start in June and shipment to assemblers is scheduled for around July. “The OLED panel will consume less battery, offer higher contrast and possibly faster response time when compared to the Switch’s current liquid-crystal display,” says Yoshio Tamura, co-founder of display consultancy DSCC. “Nintendo seeks to sustain a Switch lineup that continues to sell well against the Xbox and PlayStation, thanks to pandemic-era breakout hits like Animal Crossing and a chip crunch that’s plagued supply of rival devices.” /* custom css */ .tdi_3_6...
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K21’ Coming To Xbox Game Pass Thursday
Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K21 Next-Gen Right on time for NBA All-Star Fanless Weekend, Xbox Game Pass owners are getting a pretty dope treat. Wednesday (Mar.3), 2K announced that NBA 2K21 would be available via Xbox Game Pass starting Thursday (Mar.4). The announcement comes as the NBA is getting ready for the annual celebration of its stars, NBA All-Star Weekend in Atlanta which will be running very differently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Owners of either Xbox One or next-gen consoles Xbox Series S|X will be able to enjoy the full game, whether it’s the current-gen or the graphically enhanced version of the no.1 selling basketball video game franchise. Players who still haven’t bought NBA 2K21 for whatever reason will now be able to try out the game’s many modes like MyCAREER, The ...
Kaspersky Updates VPN Solution for Mac’s
Image sourced from Kaspersky Kaspersky has released its VPN Secure Connection to run natively on Macs powered by M1. This comes at a time when the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) has significantly grown due to an increase in remote working. Understanding the need for privacy when exploring the web, Kaspersky says it is constantly updating its solutions to work smoothly with the most innovative platforms, by developing native support for the newest hardware. Apple’s powerful M1 system on chip (SoC) delivers improved performance and efficiency to Mac users. And with the VPN Secure Connection, users can enjoy best-in-class speed while transferring data over a secure VPN tunnel, keeping their online activity private, and hiding their IP address and location. They can conn...
Apple Expected to Unveil a Foldable iPhone
Image sourced from 9to5Mac Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo believes the tech company could launch its first foldable iPhone by 2023, but only if it can “solve the foldable mobile device’s key technology”. The iPhone is expected to be between 7.5-8-inches when unfolded, making it larger than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. According to 9to5Mac, a foldable form factor will be “the most radical change to the iPhone since the introduction of the iPhone X — when the company redesigned the entire phone with an edge-to-edge display without a Home button”. Front Page Tech’s Jon Prosser believes “the foldable iPhone could cost less than rival offerings from the competition”. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_155.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_155.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } [embedded content] Apple s...
HHW Gaming: Fashion Model Winnie Harlow Announced As Playable Character In ‘FIFA 21’s VOLTA FOOTBALL Mode
Source: EA / FIFA 21 She’s in the game, no literally she is. EA SPORTS announced on Friday (Feb.26) that Jamaican- Canadian fashion model Winnie Harlow will be the latest celebrity FIFA 21 players can use in VOLTA FOOTBALL. Starting today, and for a limited time, Harlow will be available for use in the VOLTA FOOTBALL mode as part of FIFA 21’s Groundbreakers. To play with the stunning model, players will have to beat her first before she can be recruited to your squad. Don’t let her beauty fool you. Harlow has a deep love for football, aka soccer, and that’s what brought her to EA SPORTS so the team can develop her so she can be included in the VOLTA FOOTBALL game mode. We can see the bombshell pulling off some nifty moves with the soccer ball in the very brief announcement trailer while lo...
