The Xperia X from Sony has plenty of enviable elements, but a R12 000 price tag (32 GB) means it's not the best value for money option available at the moment. FULL STORY >

The Pop Star is the other half of Alcatel's new entry-level to mid-range offerings, but its lack of LTE could prove a true hurdle down the line. FULL STORY >

Even at R3 500, the Go Play from Alcatel finds itself up against some stiff competition in the entry-level to mid-range smartphone ranks. FULL STORY >

Stylish and filled with great specs - for R8000? Xiaomi has themselves a winner with the Mi5 (but it's still a bit buggy). FULL STORY >

If Chinese manufacturer Huawei was not being taken seriously by its competitors, the new Mate 8 phablet serves as undeniable proof that it should be. But should you buy it now? FULL STORY >

It might be the middle child, but the BeoPlay A2 should not be glossed over as it too delivers a solid mix of sound and build quality. FULL STORY >

Despite injecting some much needed new blood into the latest installment of the X-Men franchise, Apocalypse lacks some of the excitement and nuanced storyline one hopes for. FULL STORY >

Ratchet and Clank makes the leap to PS4, but brings the heart of what made its predecessors so entertaining with it. FULL STORY >

The question mark hanging over the movie, especially for fans, is whether Ratchet and Clank can replicate the enjoyment offered by the games on the big screen? FULL STORY >

Bright and bold, the #Hashtag from AG Mobile has plenty going for it as yet another phablet that offers great value for money. FULL STORY >

Two more Fenix flashlights manage to impress, with one geared towards divers and the other aimed at anyone who wants a brilliant light in a small form factor. FULL STORY >

Fitted with a superb 4K display and 23 MP camera, the Z5 Premium has many enviable elements, but falls just shy of being the go-to 5.5" flagship phablet. FULL STORY >

The Olympus Pen-F is yet another camera vying for your attention, positioning itself quite nicely in the retro section of the mirrorless market. After shooting with it for about two weeks, here are four things worth noting on Olympus’ latest FULL STORY >

Like many offerings also in the BeoPlay range from Bang & Olufsen, the H3 ANC (active noise cancelling) earphones cost a pretty penny. But in the long run, it's money well spent. FULL STORY >

With two of the top Avengers coming to blows, Civil War is a great addition to the Marvel universe. The truly tough choice is picking a side to back. FULL STORY >