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    opinion

    One ring to rule them all

    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026 4 min read
    The latest health tech trend in South Africa isn’t about steps or calories; it’s about how well you sleep, and...
    opinion

    The Hidden Cost of South Africa’s Remote Work Boom

    Marcé Heath, 18/11/2025 4 min read
    If you look around right now, you’ll notice a trend that has quietly become the norm in South Africa: highly...
    opinion

    Top low-tech gadgets I’d like my child to grow up with

    Marcé Heath, 29/10/2025 4 min read
    Becoming a parent has made me rethink the kind of tech I want in my life, and in my child’s....
    opinion

    A new parents guide to surviving The Toddler Trifecta: Screens, Sugar and Sleep

    Sanobar Khan, 29/10/2025 5 min read
    As we all start to shift gears for the year, our weekends may be filling up with friends and family,...
    opinion

    Swapping Screen Time for Play Time

    Sanobar Khan, 30/09/2025 3 min read
    South Africans, we know how to celebrate when our teams win on any field. But ranking as the country with...
    gadget, opinion

    DJI spins into action with Osmo 360

    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 11/09/2025 3 min read
    DJI has long been a go-to brand for drones and gimbals, but now they’re entering new territory with the DJI...
    opinion

    5 Things to pack for Comic Con

    Marcé Heath, 25/08/2025 5 min read
    Comic Con Africa is back this weekend, and for many, it’s the highlight of the year. You’ve probably been stressing...
    opinion

    Khan Academy: Screen Time to Learning Time

    Sanobar Khan, 30/07/2025 3 min read
    Keeping a toddler between the ages of three and five busy, engaged and entertained throughout the day, is no easy...
    opinion

    Old digital cameras are trending

    Marcé Heath, 25/07/2025 3 min read
    Apparently we’re ditching smartphone photos for digicams. There’s a blurry photo on my fridge right now. It’s not particularly well-framed....
    opinion

    Hey Google, Meet Your Replacement

    Marcé Heath, 26/06/2025 4 min read
    Every night, like clockwork, I ask my Google Home Mini to “play thunder sounds.” It’s part of the bedtime routine...
    opinion

    Should you buy a new car or go pre-owned?

    Naked.Insure, 13/06/2025 5 min read
    Given the overall increase in financial pressures experienced by South African consumers, such as rising food and utility prices, it’s...
    opinion

    AI vs Search: The Ouroboros of the internet

    Marcé Heath, 23/05/2025 3 min read
    There’s an ancient symbol you might’ve seen around on tattoos or dark academia Pinterest boards: a snake eating its own...
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    EVs

    • electric
    First Look: iCaur 03T and V23
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/03/2026
    The iCaur brand, a new energy vehicle adventure sub-brand under the Chery Group, is set to launch in South Africa...
    Top EVs sold in South Africa in 2025
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/02/2026
    Naamsa shared their NEV sales for 2025 in January this year, with some interesting results. While plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales...
    Charge expands with 2 solar EV chargers on the N3
    Nafisa Akabor, 03/02/2026
    Zero Carbon Charge has announced that its two new off-grid electric vehicle chargers will open in June 2026. This follows...
    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...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    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...
    9.2
    Review: Oppo Reno15 Pro
    Martha van Zyl, 05/03/2026
    I’ll say it upfront: I’m lazy. Comfortably, stubbornly lazy. Which is why I’ve been using an iPhone for years. It...
    8.3
    Review: Mario Tennis Fever
    MJ Khan, 04/03/2026
    Mario Sports games are often a mixed bag; not enough simulation and realism for some, too gimmicky and shallow for...
    7.5
    Review: Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 5 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/02/2026
    Automating the most mundane household chores is always a win for me. It’s why robot vacuums have become the hardest-working...
    7.3
    Review: Animal Crossing – New Horizons
    MJ Khan, 09/02/2026
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons returns with a Switch 2 upgrade that is careful and deliberate rather than revolutionary. Nintendo has...
    8.3
    Review: Oura Ring 4
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/02/2026
    I’ve been wearing the Oura Ring 4 for three months now since it launched, and intentionally waited this long to...
    7.8
    Review: Metroid Prime 4 – Beyond
    MJ Khan, 22/01/2026
    Metroid isn’t one of my go-to Nintendo franchises and somehow, I skipped most of them growing up, either because it...
    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....

    ADVICE

    • advice
    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...
    DJI Neo vs DJI Flip
    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 14/05/2025
    Drones are slowly becoming a must-have for content creators. Whether you’re a filmmaker or just getting started with vlogging, everyone...
    A holiday travel tech list
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/04/2025
    Whether you’re going away for the upcoming Easter break, holidays are all about relaxing and disconnecting. A little bit of...
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