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    reviews

    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
    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...
    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...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    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...
    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...

    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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