Valve’s new Linux-powered gaming console Valve on Wednesday laid out its most ambitious hardware push ever: a living-room “Steam Machine” console, a new Steam controller and a “Steam Frame” VR headset – all running SteamOS, Valve’s Linux-based platform. Crucially, Valve isn’t naming a price yet, but it did reveal the launch window: early 2026. At…
The SABC introduced its own freemium-based, over-the-top platform in 2022. The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC’s) goal is to generate R200 million annually through monetisation of its video streaming platform SABC+, says chief operating officer Lungile Binza. However, the public broadcaster is still far from achieving that target, the COO acknowledged. Binza spoke yesterday at…
South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria’s entertainment and media (E&M) industries are surpassing some global growth trends, with digital innovation, mobile-first audiences and the rapid integration of generative AI seen as driving the future of media in the countries. According to PwC’s latest Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook – Perspectives Report 2025–2029 – growth in E&M…
While many Xbox fans are still reeling from the news of a 50% price hike for the Game Pass Ultimate subscription, Microsoft appears to be preparing a counter-move to attract new users: a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Read: Sony ULT Field 5 Review: ULTimately Based Sources familiar with Microsoft’s strategy have told…
Iyke Bede reports that Nigeria’s gaming landscape is becoming increasingly competitive and rewarding, with a number of standout players who have built loyal followings through skill and consistency. One of them is Ayere-Victor Ehinome, popularly known as Manja Lee, who has amassed more than 500,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok combined. Like many professionals, he…
SA’s e-sports market projected to grow. Hisense SA has partnered with RGB Gaming to supply the e-sports education company with gaming technology, including the Hisense PX3 Pro Laser TV, the C2 Laser Mini Projector and its gaming TV range, as SA’s e-sports market continues to expand. According to Statista, the South African e-sports market is expected…
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is back, and it’s promising big things. With a serious boost in power and a slick new design, this year’s model is more than just an upgrade—it’s a statement. While it takes some design cues from the Strix Scar 18, the G16 carves out its own identity with an impressive…
Microsoft has released its fiscal Q4 2025 financial results, showing significant growth despite recent layoffs. The company reported $76.4 billion in revenue and a net income of $27.2 billion, marking an 18% and 24% increase, respectively, year-over-year. These strong results come just weeks after the company laid off up to 9,000 employees. As of June…
Microsoft has confirmed a new round of layoffs, impacting as many as 9,100 employees, or approximately 4 percent of its total workforce, as reported by The Seattle Times. The cuts are significantly affecting Microsoft’s Xbox division, known as Microsoft Gaming, though precise numbers for individual teams are not yet available. Read: What to expect at…
