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    YouTube celebrates 20 years

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/04/2025 3 min read
    YouTube is celebrating its 20-year anniversary since its first 19-second video was uploaded to the platform. To date, over 20...
    apps

    YouTube Go app available in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/08/2018 2 min read
    YouTube Go, part of Android Go for low-cost Android phones, is now available on all South African Android devices. Key features...
    8.0
    reviews

    Review: Honor Magic V5

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/12/2025 9 min read
    The Honor Magic V5 is now available in South Africa, and a direct competitor to the Samsung Z Fold 7....
    gadget

    Kids Holiday Gift Guide 2025

    Sanobar Khan, 09/12/2025 4 min read
    December has entered the chat, and the energy in every room has shifted. Festive shopping is in full swing, and...
    7.7
    reviews

    Review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X

    David Greenway, 20/10/2025 5 min read
    Two and a half years ago I reviewed the original Asus ROG Ally and I ended the review with “Maybe...
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    Vodacom goes big with Extra Your Summer deals

    Recharged, 09/10/2025 5 min read
    South Africans could all use a little extra right now, and Vodacom is delivering, through its new summer campaign. Vodacom’s...
    8.8
    reviews

    Review: DJI Mic Mini

    Nafisa Akabor, 29/09/2025 7 min read
    I bought the DJI Mic Mini for my birthday in April this year after it launched a few months prior...
    7.0
    reviews, smart home

    Review: Ninja Creami

    David Greenway, 28/09/2025 4 min read
    If your social media looks anything like mine, then you’re being constantly bombarded with high protein recipes that will ostensibly...
    8.3
    reviews

    Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/09/2025 11 min read
    The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldable caught my attention when it was unveiled purely from a design perspective. I...
    mobile

    Smartphones under R2000

    Nafisa Akabor, 30/06/2025 5 min read
    The major focus on smartphones appears to be AI powered ones from the global giants. Whether it’s Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi,...
    top 5, travel

    A holiday travel tech list

    Nafisa Akabor, 07/04/2025 4 min read
    Whether you’re going away for the upcoming Easter break, holidays are all about relaxing and disconnecting. A little bit of...
    8.5
    reviews

    Review: Honor Magic7 Pro

    Nafisa Akabor, 07/04/2025 9 min read
    Honor’s newest flagship device has landed in South Africa, the AI-powered Magic7 Pro. It is the successor to last year’s...
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    EVs

    • electric
    BMW iX3 and EV Plant in Hungary
    Nafisa Akabor, 18/09/2025
    The BMW Neue Klasse iX3 unveiled in Munich early in September, a few days before the IAA Mobility Show. BMW...
    BYD Dolphin Surf arrives in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 17/09/2025
    BYD South Africa’s highly anticipated Dolphin Surf was launched at Battery Park, Cape Town on Tuesday, 16 September and Recharged...
    Driven: Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/09/2025
    The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro arrived in South Africa last year as part of a test fleet but it won’t go...
    Geely Auto SA launch plan and models
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025
    Geely Auto will officially return to South Africa next month. Here’s my article that appeared on the Cars.co.za website. Ahead...
    Smart EV to offer charging solutions in SA
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025
    A new electric vehicle charging operator Smart EV has launched its services in South Africa to offer integrated charging solutions....
    Build it, and they will charge
    Nafisa Akabor, 11/08/2025
    Zero Carbon Charge’s EV stations will soon be coming to a major highway near you. Looking at the Google map...
    Brainstorm: Six months with an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 31/07/2025
    Six months ago, I swapped my petrol car for an electric one: the new Mini Cooper SE. This long-term test...
    A week in the Mini Aceman SE
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/06/2025
    I recently spent time with the Mini Aceman SE, the newest Mini model in its EV line-up. You may have...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    8.0
    Review: Honor Magic V5
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/12/2025
    The Honor Magic V5 is now available in South Africa, and a direct competitor to the Samsung Z Fold 7....
    7.6
    Review: Kirby Air Riders
    MJ Khan, 11/12/2025
    Kirby Air Riders is a chaotic and colourful racer that delivers a lively experience, although it asks players to adapt...
    7.5
    Review: Hyrule Warriors – Age of Imprisonment
    MJ Khan, 08/12/2025
    A Musou Zelda mash-up, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment kicks off Nintendo’s festive offering with a fun interpretation of the...
    8.3
    Review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
    MJ Khan, 18/11/2025
    I won a copy of Super Mario Galaxy 2 in a Nintendo poetry competition in 2010 for ‘I can be...
    8.5
    Review: EA Sports 26
    MJ Khan, 27/10/2025
    I’m somewhat of an occasional football fan, in that I get really hyped during World Cups and have little interest...
    7.7
    Review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X
    David Greenway, 20/10/2025
    Two and a half years ago I reviewed the original Asus ROG Ally and I ended the review with “Maybe...
    7.0
    Review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC
    MJ Khan, 13/10/2025
    It hasn’t been long since Donkey Kong Bananza reminded everyone why Nintendo’s ape deserves top billing. Destructible worlds, reactive mechanics,...
    8.0
    Review: iPhone 17 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/10/2025
    The iPhone 17 Pro gets a refreshed design with a much larger camera bump than before. It is instantly recognisable...

    Opinion

    • opinion
    The Hidden Cost of South Africa’s Remote Work Boom
    Marcé Heath, 18/11/2025
    If you look around right now, you’ll notice a trend that has quietly become the norm in South Africa: highly...
    Top low-tech gadgets I’d like my child to grow up with
    Marcé Heath, 29/10/2025
    Becoming a parent has made me rethink the kind of tech I want in my life, and in my child’s....
    A new parents guide to surviving The Toddler Trifecta: Screens, Sugar and Sleep
    Sanobar Khan, 29/10/2025
    As we all start to shift gears for the year, our weekends may be filling up with friends and family,...
    Swapping Screen Time for Play Time
    Sanobar Khan, 30/09/2025
    South Africans, we know how to celebrate when our teams win on any field. But ranking as the country with...
    DJI spins into action with Osmo 360
    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 11/09/2025
    DJI has long been a go-to brand for drones and gimbals, but now they’re entering new territory with the DJI...
    5 Things to pack for Comic Con
    Marcé Heath, 25/08/2025
    Comic Con Africa is back this weekend, and for many, it’s the highlight of the year. You’ve probably been stressing...
    Khan Academy: Screen Time to Learning Time
    Sanobar Khan, 30/07/2025
    Keeping a toddler between the ages of three and five busy, engaged and entertained throughout the day, is no easy...
    Old digital cameras are trending
    Marcé Heath, 25/07/2025
    Apparently we’re ditching smartphone photos for digicams. There’s a blurry photo on my fridge right now. It’s not particularly well-framed....
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