Acer has announced the revival of the Packard Bell brand with nine new devices, according to a report from htxt.africa. Most of the new Packard Bell hardware is expected to launch across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in the coming months. However, the company has not yet confirmed whether the devices will be made available in South Africa specifically, leaving local availability uncertain for now.

Huawei has unveiled its Nova 16s series, expanding the company's international Nova smartphone lineup with two new models. According to htxt.africa, at least one of the devices is expected to launch in South Africa, signalling Huawei's continued push into the region's consumer smartphone market. The announcement marks the latest addition to the Nova range, which targets mid-range buyers. Specific pricing and local availability details for the South African market have not yet been confirmed in the report.

A new affordable retailer has opened its doors in South Africa, aiming to bring everyday essentials closer to shoppers, according to The South African Biz. The outlet is described as a new type of retailer targeting cost-conscious consumers, and the report indicates that more stores are planned. Specific details about the retailer's name, ownership, locations, and exact expansion timeline were not provided in the available information.

Sony has unveiled a new addition to its popular wireless headphone lineup, the WH-1000XM4C, according to htxt.africa. The new model builds on the company's well-known 1000X series of noise-cancelling headphones. Consumers in South Africa will have to wait a little longer for the device, as it is expected to become available in the country from November onwards. Specific pricing and feature details were not provided in the initial announcement.

The Steam Deck has been released, but it is considered overpriced and exclusive, with reports indicating that it will not be available in South Africa.

Investec, a dual-listed lender, is implementing Microsoft’s AI assistant for all employees in South Africa and the UK. This initiative aims to enhance productivity and streamline operations across the organization.