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    opinion

    Consumerism is breaking the planet, but there is hope

    Marcé Heath, 11/12/2024 4 min read
    Every year, between Black Friday and Christmas, the world enters a shopping frenzy that feels almost ritualistic. Deals flood our...
    opinion, gadget

    Creators’ Christmas Wishlist 2024

    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 05/12/2024 2 min read
    Creators thrive on encouragement, whether it’s opportunities, gear, or even a quick TikTok video about consistency. Building in the digital...
    opinion

    Femtech: Period Tracking or Tracking, Period?

    Sanobar Khan, 28/11/2024 4 min read
    In recent months, we have been exposed to a surge in AI-driven content, a development that may be difficult to...
    opinion

    Netflix’s failures could be DStv’s opportunity

    Marcé Heath, 27/11/2024 4 min read
    When Jake Paul squared off against Mike Tyson in a much-anticipated boxing match, millions of fans worldwide turned to the...
    opinion

    Just Start. It’s never that deep.

    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 07/11/2024 0 3 min read
    With the 2024 season ending, we’re all getting our notes app ready to journal our reflections and resolutions. For many...
    opinion, gadget

    Tech Gift Guide for Kids

    Sanobar Khan, 31/10/2024 0 5 min read
    Parents today are tasked with balancing the use of technology with meaningful play-based activities through effective integration. A lot goes...
    opinion

    How I turned my iPhone into a ‘dumb phone’

    Marcé Heath, 21/10/2024 0 5 min read
    These days, there’s a growing temptation to step back and reclaim a bit of simplicity, especially when it comes to...
    opinion

    Using tech to upskill the village

    Sanobar Khan, 25/09/2024 0 4 min read
    It takes a child to raise a village. That isn’t a typographical error. Rather, it’s a reframed perspective. While the...
    opinion

    Google’s ad monopoly is starving journalism

    Marcé Heath, 24/09/2024 0 4 min read
    The ongoing antitrust trial against Google isn’t just a legal fight, it’s a battle for the survival of journalism in...
    opinion

    The most practical baby travel gadget

    Marcé Heath, 30/08/2024 0 3 min read
    Before I became a parent, I often found myself perplexed by the chaotic scenes of travelling with kids – especially...
    opinion

    Podcasting and Parenting

    Sanobar Khan, 28/08/2024 0 4 min read
    Audio content is revolutionising the way we consume media. I can’t help but be excited about the incredible impact that...
    opinion

    Sharenting – Creating a digital identity for your child, or not

    Sanobar Khan, 31/07/2024 0 4 min read
    Storytelling is one of the oldest and most important art forms known to man. When we look at the evolution...
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    EVs

    • electric
    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...
    Living Electric: Toyota RAV4 PHEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/06/2026 0
    The Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid launched recently in Cape Town. Recharged as in attendance, where we sampled a few models...
    Driven: Lexus RZ
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/06/2026 0
    Toyota, the world’s largest carmaker, stands out from its competitors by prioritising hybrids over battery electric vehicles. It has what...
    Toyota launches next-gen RAV4
    Nafisa Akabor, 04/06/2026
    Toyota South Africa previewed the next-gen RAV4 at its inaugural Toyota Matsuri event recently at the Kyalami race track and...
    A crossroads on electric avenue
    Nafisa Akabor, 30/05/2026 0
    The transition to New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in South Africa has now moved from a boardroom “what if” situation, to...
    iCaur launches in SA and V23 price reveal
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/05/2026
    There’s been a lot of hype around the new iCaur brand, which falls under the Chery Group in South Africa....

    Reviews

    • reviews
    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...
    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...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    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...
    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...
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