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    electric, opinion

    BYD Dolphin Surf: 6 months in

    Recharged, 14/04/2026 4 min read
    BYD South Africa recently shared its sales figures to Naamsa, the Automotive Business Council for the first time since it...
    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...
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    EVs

    • electric
    Living Electric: BYD Dolphin Surf
    Nafisa Akabor, 16/05/2026
    The BYD Dolphin Surf appeals because of its small size as a runaround city electric car. It was the cheapest...
    Pure Electric scooters launch in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/05/2026
    Pure Electric scooters is now officially available in South Africa, starting at R8 999. It is positioned as expanding access to...
    Living Electric: Geely E5 EM-i
    Nafisa Akabor, 30/04/2026
    I recently spent a week driving the Geely E5 EM-i Apex, plug-in hybrid as part of my new Living Electric...
    Living Electric: Lexus RZ 500e SE
    Nafisa Akabor, 20/04/2026
    Lexus launched its first electric car in South Africa in February, at a media event in Cape Town, which Recharged...
    BYD Atto 8 PHEV 7 seater launched
    Recharged, 16/04/2026
    BYD has introduced its new seven-seater Atto 8 SUV plug-in hybrid at a media event in Johannesburg on 15 April....
    Geely E2 new cheapest EV in SA
    Nafisa Akabor, 14/04/2026
    Geely South Africa unveiled its new compact all-electric hatchback that is currently the cheapest electric vehicle in South Africa. The...
    BYD Dolphin Surf: 6 months in
    Recharged, 14/04/2026
    BYD South Africa recently shared its sales figures to Naamsa, the Automotive Business Council for the first time since it...
    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...

    Reviews

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    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...
    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...

    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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