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    7.9
    gadget, reviews

    Review: Tivoo and Tivoo-Max

    Nafisa Akabor, 27/05/2020 7 min read
    I’ve been using two Divoom speakers, the Tivoo and Tivoo-Max for a good three months and this review was meant...
    gadget

    Review: Divoom Tivoo-Max

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/04/2020 2 min read
    Divoom’s Tivoo-Max speaker is more than just sound. You don’t have to be an audiophile to appreciate how powerful its...
    8.0
    gadget, lifestyle, reviews

    Review: Xiaomi Wireless Blender

    Nafisa Akabor, 20/01/2020 3 min read
    Xiaomi makes more than just smartphones. It has a range of smart products and kitchen gadgets, and one of them...
    gadget, reviews

    Review: FujiFilm Instax SQ20

    Nafisa Akabor, 27/05/2019 4 min read
    The FujiFilm Instax SQ20 was launched in South Africa two months ago and I attended the event at Moyo Zoo...
    gadget, gaming

    Hands On: Nintendo Labo VR Kit

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/04/2019 3 min read
    Following Nintendo’s announcement of a VR headset last month through its DIY cardboard accessories line, the company has released the...
    gadget

    The weird and the wacky of CES 2019

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/01/2019 1 min read
    The world’s largest Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held annually in Las Vegas, showcases everything about technology from futuristic to functional,...
    gadget

    New DJI Mavic 2 drones in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/09/2018 4 min read
    Less than three weeks after their global debut, the new DJI Mavic 2 drones made their way to South Africa....
    gadget, reviews

    Review: Fujifilm Instax Share SP-3 Printer

    Nafisa Akabor, 04/06/2018 4 min read
    Fujifilm’s Instax range of products like cameras and printers are currently one of my favourite gadgets. The Japanese brought instant...
    gadget, lifestyle

    LG W7 Wallpaper TV in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/02/2018 2 min read
    LG has finally brought the W7 Wallpaper TV to South Africa. It was unveiled at the Homemakers Expo in Johannesburg...
    gadget, reviews, smart home

    Bullet Review: Philips Airfryer

    Nafisa Akabor, 09/10/2017 5 min read
    You’ve read many gadget reviews on this blog over the years and today I bring you a kitchen gadget review....
    gadget, reviews

    Review: HP Sprocket

    Nafisa Akabor, 18/07/2017 4 min read
    I’m a fan of retro tech and have owned a couple of instant cameras, so you can imagine my excitement...
    gadget, reviews

    10 Thoughts on Apple AirPods

    Nafisa Akabor, 03/04/2017 5 min read
    When Apple announced its new wireless earphones at the iPhone 7 launch (sans headphone jack), people had a lot to...
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    EVs

    • electric
    Up where we belong
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026
    For almost a century, we’ve been promised a commute with more clouds than congestion. The first flying car sketches appeared...
    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...

    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
    One ring to rule them all
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026
    The latest health tech trend in South Africa isn’t about steps or calories; it’s about how well you sleep, and...
    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...
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