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    gadget, reviews, smart home

    Bullet Review: Philips Airfryer

    Nafisa Akabor, 09/10/2017 0 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 0 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 0 5 min read
    When Apple announced its new wireless earphones at the iPhone 7 launch (sans headphone jack), people had a lot to...
    gadget, mobile, top 5

    Top 5: Wireless Earphones

    Nafisa Akabor, 02/02/2017 0 5 min read
    When the iPhone 7 launched without a headphone jack last year, it created a new demand for wireless (Bluetooth) headphones...
    gadget, travel

    Highlights at Mobile World Congress

    Nafisa Akabor, 25/02/2016 0 5 min read
    This post is about some of the products launched at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week that caught my...
    gadget, wearables

    Which smartwatch is best for you?

    Nafisa Akabor, 15/01/2016 0 1 min read
    If anything, 2015 has been the year of the smartwatch: you can buy the Apple Watch, Samsung Gear S2, Sony...
    gadget, reviews

    SunStream electricity to your devices

    Nafisa Akabor, 02/12/2015 0 2 min read
    A few weeks ago World Panel showcased their new SunStream devices at AfricaCom, Cape Town, for the first time.
    gadget, top 5, travel

    Top 5: Gadgets for Travel

    Nafisa Akabor, 27/05/2015 0 3 min read
    Whether you’re a seasoned business traveller or just recently started globetrotting, having the right gadgets can make your trip more...
    gadget, reviews, travel

    Review: Twist Plus World Charging Station

    Nafisa Akabor, 15/05/2015 0 3 min read
    I meant to review OneAdaptr’s Twist Plus World Charging Station earlier this year, but of course, travels got in the way.
    gadget, mac, reviews

    A week with the new MacBook

    Nafisa Akabor, 05/05/2015 0 3 min read
    I’ve been using the new MacBook* for about a week now and this is just a quick post on it.
    apps, gadget, reviews

    Review: FujiFilm Instax Share Printer

    Nafisa Akabor, 20/02/2015 0 3 min read
    FujiFilm’s Instax range of products saw instant cameras make a comeback a couple of years ago.
    apps, gadget, reviews

    Hands On: Fitbit Charge HR

    Nafisa Akabor, 19/02/2015 0 3 min read
    Yesterday I attended the Fitbit Charge HR media event at Gold Reef City.
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    EVs

    • electric
    Living Electric: BMW iX xDrive60
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/07/2026 0
    The BMX iX came to South Africa towards the end of 2021. At the time, it was a bold design...
    GWM Ora 5 has launched in SA
    Nafisa Akabor, 09/07/2026 0
    GWM has relaunched the Ora brand in South Africa with the Ora 5 compact SUV. It runs on the GWM...
    Toyota bZ4X launched in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/07/2026 0
    Toyota has finally launched its heavily delayed first electric vehicle in South Africa, the bZ4X, at an event in Mpumalanga...
    Living Electric: Mini Countryman SE
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/07/2026 0
    Mini is one of many brands who has committed to becoming fully electric by the early 2030s. In South Africa,...
    Living Electric: Jetour T2 i-DM
    Nafisa Akabor, 06/07/2026 0
    The Jetour T2 is a highly successful vehicle in South Africa, alongside the T1. In a short space of time,...
    Driven: Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/06/2026 0
    The Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce is a high-performance, all-electric compact hatchback, priced at R1mn. It has a 206kW output, with...
    Living Electric: Geely E2
    Nafisa Akabor, 25/06/2026
    The Geely E2 was launched in April 2026 as South Africa’s cheapest EV and currently holds that title. At R339...
    Fuel For Change: Why South Africa’s EV Market Is Gaining Speed
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/06/2026 0
    South Africa’s new energy vehicle (NEV) debate has shifted from climate talk into the hard economics of geo­politics, fuel volatility and consumer survival. It...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    8.0
    Review: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
    MJ Khan, 06/07/2026 0
    Nintendo has no qualms reinventing familiar franchises, and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is the latest to explore a new...
    Bullet Review: SanDisk Extreme Fit
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/06/2026 2
    The SanDisk Extreme Fit is tiny USB-C drive that’s designed to stay in your laptop. It comes in various sizes,...
    8.6
    Review: Saros
    MJ Khan, 08/06/2026
    There are certain games I admire more than I enjoyed playing, like liking the idea of a fruit bowl more...
    7.0
    Review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
    MJ Khan, 25/05/2026
    Tomodachi Life was Nintendo’s strangest success stories on the Nintendo 3DS. Released in 2013 as the follow-up to the Japan-exclusive...
    7.7
    Review: Honor Magic 8 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/05/2026
    The Honor Magic 8 Pro came to South Africa in March 2026 at a price of R27 999. It is...
    9.5
    Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park
    MJ Khan, 04/05/2026
    When I reviewed Super Mario Bros. Wonder over two years ago, I shared that it stands as “a testament to...
    9.2
    Review: Pokémon Pokopia
    MJ Khan, 10/04/2026
    I’ll start with a small admission. I don’t usually review games I haven’t finished. It’s part of the discipline. Play...
    8.7
    Review: MacBook Neo
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/03/2026
    The MacBook Neo is one of Apple’s most talked about releases in years. It’s being touted as a student laptop...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    What you need to know before buying an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 21/07/2026 0
    Last week I was a guest on The Outlier’s webinar on their topical subject of EVs. It was hosted by...
    Scam warning ahead of FIFA World Cup
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/06/2026
    As millions of fans worldwide are preparing for the FIFA World Cup, cybercriminals are exploiting this interest. Kaspersky experts have...
    How to: Disable Gemini on Gmail
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/01/2026
    Google has been rolling out Gemini on Gmail to integrate more AI features to help with productivity. There’s a good...
    Samsung Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V5
    Martha van Zyl, 27/01/2026
    Foldables are no longer niche tech curiosities; they’re serious productivity machines and lifestyle statements. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 7...
    Top 5: Earbuds with Live Translate
    Martha van Zyl, 13/01/2026
    Imagine walking through a busy market in Tokyo or Buenos Aires and having real-time translation play right in your ears....
    How to avoid Black Friday scams
    Nafisa Akabor, 17/11/2025
    Remember how back in the day, we used to see fake Takealot ads on Facebook? And people fall for it...
    How to blacklist a stolen phone
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/08/2025
    Living in South Africa means there’s a higher than average chance our phones may get stolen. I had mine stolen...
    DHgate Review from South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/05/2025
    After being flooded with TikToks about DHgate, I knew I had to test it. Since the US tariff war intensified...
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