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    Review: SmallRig Wireless Video Monitor

    Nafisa Akabor, 13/08/2025 5 min read
    The SmallRig Wireless Video Monitor landed in South Africa last month that works with Android and iPhones. It is an...
    mobile

    Google previews Android 16

    Recharged, 15/05/2025 7 min read
    At its annual Google I/O developer conference, the Android Show: I/O edition provided a first look at the next-generation mobile...
    gaming

    Top handheld games for all ages

    Kelly Fisher, 13/12/2024 5 min read
    We can lament the time children (and adults!) spend on gaming and screens as much as we like, but the...
    mobile

    Samsung One UI 6.1.1 available in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/09/2024 1 min read
    Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1 is now rolling out in South Africa as part of the new wave of countries receiving...
    mobile

    What to expect on Android 12

    Nafisa Akabor, 16/06/2021 3 min read
    Google has outlined what to expect on Android 12 at its annual developer conference called Google IO, which took place...
    mobile

    Nokia unveils 6 new handsets

    Nafisa Akabor, 08/04/2021 2 min read
    HMD Global, the Finnish smartphone manufacturer who makes Nokia phones has announced a new brand strategy and six new handsets...
    apps

    Google Play Points live in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 27/01/2021 2 min read
    Google Play has rolled out a rewards programme called Play Points and it is live in South Africa. It’s available...
    apps

    Top 12 Telegram Features

    Nafisa Akabor, 09/01/2021 5 min read
    Telegram and Signal have seen a spike in downloads this week after Whatsapp announced updated terms and conditions that lets...
    mobile

    First Look: Oppo A72

    Nafisa Akabor, 19/11/2020 4 min read
    The smartphone market in South Africa became even more competitive after Huawei was kicked off Google’s platforms last year. Subsequently,...
    mobile

    Nokia 5.3 in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/08/2020 2 min read
    The new mid-range Nokia 5.3 is now available in South Africa online for R4999. The 6.55-inch handset  features an AI-powered...
    mobile

    First look: Huawei HMS Ecosystem

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/02/2020 4 min read
    Huawei South Africa showed a group of media its Mate 30 Pro smartphone running without Google Mobile Services. All its...
    mobile, reviews

    Review: Hisense Infinity H30

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/07/2019 4 min read
    The Hisense Infinity H30 is the latest smartphone from the Chinese appliance and electronics manufacturer. In South Africa, most of...
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    EVs

    • electric
    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...
    Smart EV to offer charging solutions in SA
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025
    A new electric vehicle charging operator Smart EV has launched its services in South Africa to offer integrated charging solutions....
    Build it, and they will charge
    Nafisa Akabor, 11/08/2025
    Zero Carbon Charge’s EV stations will soon be coming to a major highway near you. Looking at the Google map...
    Brainstorm: Six months with an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 31/07/2025
    Six months ago, I swapped my petrol car for an electric one: the new Mini Cooper SE. This long-term test...
    A week in the Mini Aceman SE
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/06/2025
    I recently spent time with the Mini Aceman SE, the newest Mini model in its EV line-up. You may have...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    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....
    7.6
    Review: Kirby Air Riders
    MJ Khan, 11/12/2025
    Kirby Air Riders is a chaotic and colourful racer that delivers a lively experience, although it asks players to adapt...
    7.5
    Review: Hyrule Warriors – Age of Imprisonment
    MJ Khan, 08/12/2025
    A Musou Zelda mash-up, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment kicks off Nintendo’s festive offering with a fun interpretation of the...
    8.3
    Review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
    MJ Khan, 18/11/2025
    I won a copy of Super Mario Galaxy 2 in a Nintendo poetry competition in 2010 for ‘I can be...
    8.5
    Review: EA Sports 26
    MJ Khan, 27/10/2025
    I’m somewhat of an occasional football fan, in that I get really hyped during World Cups and have little interest...
    7.7
    Review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X
    David Greenway, 20/10/2025
    Two and a half years ago I reviewed the original Asus ROG Ally and I ended the review with “Maybe...
    7.0
    Review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC
    MJ Khan, 13/10/2025
    It hasn’t been long since Donkey Kong Bananza reminded everyone why Nintendo’s ape deserves top billing. Destructible worlds, reactive mechanics,...
    8.0
    Review: iPhone 17 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/10/2025
    The iPhone 17 Pro gets a refreshed design with a much larger camera bump than before. It is instantly recognisable...

    Opinion

    • opinion
    The Hidden Cost of South Africa’s Remote Work Boom
    Marcé Heath, 18/11/2025
    If you look around right now, you’ll notice a trend that has quietly become the norm in South Africa: highly...
    Top low-tech gadgets I’d like my child to grow up with
    Marcé Heath, 29/10/2025
    Becoming a parent has made me rethink the kind of tech I want in my life, and in my child’s....
    A new parents guide to surviving The Toddler Trifecta: Screens, Sugar and Sleep
    Sanobar Khan, 29/10/2025
    As we all start to shift gears for the year, our weekends may be filling up with friends and family,...
    Swapping Screen Time for Play Time
    Sanobar Khan, 30/09/2025
    South Africans, we know how to celebrate when our teams win on any field. But ranking as the country with...
    DJI spins into action with Osmo 360
    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 11/09/2025
    DJI has long been a go-to brand for drones and gimbals, but now they’re entering new territory with the DJI...
    5 Things to pack for Comic Con
    Marcé Heath, 25/08/2025
    Comic Con Africa is back this weekend, and for many, it’s the highlight of the year. You’ve probably been stressing...
    Khan Academy: Screen Time to Learning Time
    Sanobar Khan, 30/07/2025
    Keeping a toddler between the ages of three and five busy, engaged and entertained throughout the day, is no easy...
    Old digital cameras are trending
    Marcé Heath, 25/07/2025
    Apparently we’re ditching smartphone photos for digicams. There’s a blurry photo on my fridge right now. It’s not particularly well-framed....
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