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    Google brings Personal Intelligence to Gemini in SA

    Recharged, 17/04/2026 2 min read
    After launching in the US, Google has now brought its Personal Intelligence feature to Gemini users in South Africa. It...
    top 5, advice, gadget

    Top 5: Earbuds with Live Translate

    Martha van Zyl, 13/01/2026 4 min read
    Imagine walking through a busy market in Tokyo or Buenos Aires and having real-time translation play right in your ears....
    internet

    Google Year in Search 2025

    Recharged, 08/12/2025 3 min read
    Google has shared its annual Year in Search for South Africa for 2025, which it says gives insight into what...
    news

    Cassava AI coming to mobile network operators

    Nafisa Akabor, 13/11/2025 3 min read
    Cassava Technologies has introduced its Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx) to make AI and large language models (LLMs) easily accessible...
    news

    Google AI in Action Jhb Highlights

    Recharged, 11/08/2025 3 min read
    The second leg of Google’s AI in Action took place in Johannesburg early in August. It showcased the impact of...
    apps

    Gemini Live with camera free on Android, iOS

    Nafisa Akabor, 02/06/2025 4 min read
    Google I/O 2025 highlighted a bunch of AI advancements from the company, focusing on Gemini and how it integrates across...
    news

    13 Things Google launched at I/O 2025

    HyperCharged AI, 28/05/2025 5 min read
    Here are 13 key updates from Google I/O 2025 with a focus on practical applications like filmmaking tools, image generation,...
    opinion

    AI vs Search: The Ouroboros of the internet

    Marcé Heath, 23/05/2025 3 min read
    There’s an ancient symbol you might’ve seen around on tattoos or dark academia Pinterest boards: a snake eating its own...
    news

    Google’s $1bn bet on Africa’s future

    Nafisa Akabor, 20/03/2025 2 min read
    Google Cloud celebrated the opening of its first African cloud region in Johannesburg, alongside a $1 billion investment pledge. While...
    online, apps

    Google Maps turns 20: SA’s top rated spots

    Recharged, 07/02/2025 2 min read
    Google Maps has been around for 20 years but launched in South Africa in October 2009. Google South Africa has...
    internet

    Google South Africa’s Year in Search 2024

    Recharged, 10/12/2024 1 min read
    Google South Africa has shared its annual year in search results for 2024 that covers top searched words, interests, individuals...
    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...
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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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