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    Showmax to offer SA-made streaming devices

    Recharged, 26/07/2024 2 min read
    Showmax has partnered with QVWi, a local manufacturing company to offer steaming hardware to access its services. QVWi, a Skyworth...
    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...
    online

    A glimpse into Google’s AI research centre in Ghana

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/04/2024 3 min read
    Google’s artificial intelligence research centre in Accra, Ghana, is creating solutions to solve day-to-day problems in Africa using its AI...
    news

    25 African Startups chosen for Google Black Founders Fund

    Recharged, 21/06/2023 3 min read
    Google for Startups will give 25 African-based startups funding as part of its $4-million Black Founders Fund, including 3 South...
    cars, trending

    Quick Look: Android Automotive

    Nafisa Akabor, 27/07/2022 7 min read
    I’m using Android Automotive on the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge that I have on test. This means the car runs...
    internet

    Google Year in Search 2021

    Nafisa Akabor, 08/12/2021 3 min read
    It’s that time of year when Google releases its Year in Search 2021 for South Africa. You know I find...
    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...
    how to, smart home

    How to: Create a smart home

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/06/2021 5 min read
    I’ve finally got down to writing this beginner guide on how create a smart home. If you’ve been wanting to...
    internet

    Google Year in Search 2020

    Nafisa Akabor, 09/12/2020 2 min read
    Google has just announced its Year in Search 2020 for South Africa. It included the coronavirus, unemployment grants, restaurants, Kobe...
    online

    Google offers SMBs Covid-19 recovery tools

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/09/2020 2 min read
    Google has announced a R50-million Covid-19 response grant to help businesses and individuals recover from the impact of the pandemic....
    apps, internet

    Vodacom adds Play Store data bundles

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/07/2020 2 min read
    Vodacom has introduced Google Play Store data bundles in collaboration with the internet search giant, and claims it a world...
    apps, internet

    Google Maps introduces Plus Codes

    Nafisa Akabor, 29/05/2020 2 min read
    Google Maps on Android is rolling out a new feature called Plus Codes. If you ever use Maps, and struggle...
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    EVs

    • electric
    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...
    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....
    Zero Carbon Charge Adds Two N3 Sites
    Nafisa Akabor, 21/05/2026
    Zero Carbon Charge opened two new solar off-grid EV chargers, strategically positioned along the N3 corridor between Johannesburg and Durban...
    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....

    Reviews

    • reviews
    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...
    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...

    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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