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    opinion

    The hidden costs of AI

    Marcé Heath, 16/07/2024 3 min read
    Artificial Intelligence, or AI, often seen as the future of technology, is changing everything from healthcare to finance. But as...
    opinion

    Technology as a tool or time-pass

    Sanobar Khan, 27/06/2024 4 min read
    The Covid19 pandemic necessitated that we rethink so much about the way we live, socialise and importantly, the way we...
    opinion

    Apple’s big bet on AI, and its effects

    Marcé Heath, 19/06/2024 3 min read
    Apple’s recent announcement at the WWDC 2024 to integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its ecosystem, branded as ‘Apple Intelligence’, marks a...
    opinion

    Samsung’s “UnCrush” ad is a missed opportunity for genuine commentary

    Marcé Heath, 23/05/2024 4 min read
    Samsung has jumped into the fray surrounding Apple’s controversial “Crush!” ad with a campaign of its own, aptly named “UnCrush.”...
    opinion

    Balancing screen time and nurturing language

    Marcé Heath, 26/04/2024 3 min read
    It’s one thing being responsible for your own healthy tech habits but throw in a little human, who will grow...
    opinion

    Tech with a Toddler – Apple TV+

    Sanobar Khan, 25/04/2024 3 min read
    Digital media is widely accessible today and almost all homes are well ‘connected’. Laptops, computers, tablets, smart phones, and TVs...
    opinion

    Shopping on Temu from South Africa

    MJ Khan, 05/04/2024 4 min read
    I’m often skeptical of purchasing items from online stores outside our borders. I downloaded Wish a few years ago, along...
    opinion

    The ultimate parent hack

    Sanobar Khan, 27/03/2024 4 min read
    “Active parents raise active kids” seems and often proves easier said than done amidst the busyness of our generally fast-paced...
    opinion

    Tech Travel with a Toddler – Apple AirTag

    Sanobar Khan, 28/02/2024 4 min read
    I didn’t expect an Apple AirTag to feature on my list of personal travel requirements for my three-year-old. This is...
    opinion

    Life with the Z Flip 3

    Kelly Fisher, 24/01/2024 4 min read
    I am a sucker for a gimmicky phone. Flip them, fold them, slide them – give me all the tricks....
    opinion

    Back to the Future: Handheld gaming is making a comeback

    Marcé Heath, 17/01/2024 3 min read
    Last week, the annual Consumer Electronics Show descended upon Las Vegas in the United States. We can always bet on...
    opinion

    South Africa’s Secondhand Car Boom

    Marcé Heath, 14/12/2023 3 min read
    In a year that saw its fair share of challenges, WeBuyCars kept the wheels turning. It showed resilience in the...
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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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