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    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....
    top 5, advice, travel

    A holiday travel tech list

    Nafisa Akabor, 07/04/2025 4 min read
    Whether you’re going away for the upcoming Easter break, holidays are all about relaxing and disconnecting. A little bit of...
    smart home, advice, top 5

    Top 5: Smart Home Starter Kit

    Nafisa Akabor, 15/08/2023 0 4 min read
    I’ve been tinkering with smart home products for years now and occasionally share on my socials what I’m playing with....
    top 5, advice

    Top 5: Winter load shedding gadgets

    Recharged, 11/06/2023 0 3 min read
    South African winters are unique because of load-shedding. We’ve begrudgingly accepted (or not?) our reality and in spirit of always...
    cars, top 5

    Top 5: VW Taigo features

    Nafisa Akabor, 19/08/2022 0 6 min read
    I recently had a chance to drive the new VW Taigo, which joins VW’s extensive SUV line-up. They are the...
    mac, top 5, trending

    Top 5: MacBook Air M2 features

    Nafisa Akabor, 25/07/2022 0 5 min read
    I purchased the new MacBook Air M2 last week via the iStore website using the same day delivery service. I...
    online, top 5

    Top 5: WWDC announcements

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/06/2020 0 4 min read
    The Apple Worldwide Developer Conference 2020 keynote took place yesterday virtually through a livestream and I must say I liked...
    mac, top 5

    Top 5: Mac productivity tips

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/05/2020 0 4 min read
    You’re likely working from home and could do with a few productivity tips. If you work on a Mac, I...
    mac, top 5

    Top 5: Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/01/2020 0 2 min read
    I’ve been using a Mac for more than a decade and there are things I do like second nature without...
    top 5

    Top 5: iOS 13 features

    Nafisa Akabor, 19/09/2019 0 4 min read
    I’ve been using iOS 13 for the last week and in keeping with tradition, I’ve made a list of my...
    mobile, top 5

    Top 5: Android 9 Pie features

    Nafisa Akabor, 07/11/2018 0 3 min read
    I’ve been using Android 9 Pie with the Mate 20 Pro for weeks now, and thought I’d share some of...
    top 5

    Top 5: iOS 12 features

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/09/2018 0 5 min read
    iOS 12 comes out today and I’ve been using it for a couple of days now, and thought I’d share...
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    EVs

    • electric
    Launch Drive: Lexus ES 350e SE
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/11/2026 0
    Lexus released its second EV this year, following the launch of the Lexus RZ in February 2026. The new executive...
    Living Electric: BMW iX2
    Nafisa Akabor, 27/10/2026 0
    The BMW iX2 is for those who want an electric SUV that looks a little different from the usual family...
    Living Electric: GWM Ora 5
    Nafisa Akabor, 06/10/2026 0
    I recently had the opportunity to spend more time behind the wheel of the GWM Ora 5 EV. It’s a...
    First Look: Nio Firefly
    Nafisa Akabor, 16/09/2026 0
    Nio South Africa approached Recharged to get a sneak peek of its upcoming fully electric Firefly, a B segment compact...
    Living Electric: Lexus RZ 550e F Sport
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/09/2026 0
    The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport stands out from other EVs. It’s spacious, opulent, comes at a price, and features...
    Zero Carbon Charge doubles EV charging capacity on N3
    Recharged, 24/08/2026 1
    South Africa’s electric vehicle journey is picking up speed, and the charging infrastructure along one of the country’s busiest routes...
    Toyota
    Living Electric: Toyota bZ4X
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/08/2026 0
    Toyota launched its first electric vehicle in July this year, after months of delays. I was at the national media...
    EVs
    Top EVs sold from January to July 2026 in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/08/2026 0
    Naamsa has shared its latest New Energy Vehicle sales for South Africa from January to July 2026. It’s a recording...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    8.3
    Review: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
    MJ Khan, 16/10/2026 0
    I like to think of myself as a hardcore Nintendo fan, but every year I’m reminded how many beloved, critically...
    7.0
    Review: Marvel’s Wolverine
    MJ Khan, 02/10/2026 0
    Unlike pattypans, which I’ve eternally abhorred, I have a complicated history with Wolverine games. I played X2: Wolverine’s Revenge on...
    9.0
    Review: Onimusha – Way of the Sword
    MJ Khan, 07/09/2026 0
    I went into Onimusha: Way of the Sword with two glutinously conflicting feelings. On the one hand, I have a...
    8.3
    Review: Splatoon Raiders
    MJ Khan, 04/09/2026 0
    I waded into Splatoon Raiders with lower expectations than I probably should have. I never really gelled with the previous...
    Gimme: Kodak Charmera
    Nafisa Akabor, 03/09/2026 0
    A camera not for Instagram: Kodak Charmera — Millennium Edition, originally published in the Financial Mail. There is something almost...
    6.7
    Review: Fitness Boxing 3 – Your Personal Trainer
    MJ Khan, 31/08/2026 0
    Fitness Boxing 3 proves that Nintendo’s growing catalogue of fitness games isn’t just a novelty and delivers a surprisingly focused...
    Gimme: Acer AiTV
    Nafisa Akabor, 27/08/2026 0
    Acer AiTV Streaming Box is passable but not perfect, originally published in the Financial Mail. The Acer AiTV 4K streaming...
    Gimme: EcoFlow Delta 3 Max
    Nafisa Akabor, 20/08/2026 0
    Power hungry EcoFlow Delta 3 Max, originally published in the Financial Mail. There are cheaper alternatives, but the EcoFlow Delta...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11
    Martha van Zyl, 02/10/2026 0
    The Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11 comparison is more about what your watch understands about you rather than...
    Apple AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4
    Martha van Zyl, 21/09/2026 0
    The Apple AirPods 5 vs Apple AirPods 4 comparison comes down to one important change: Apple has made active noise...
    iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro
    Martha van Zyl, 11/09/2026 0
    The iPhone 18 Pro appears familiar, but the interesting upgrades are hidden beneath the surface. Compared to the iPhone 17...
    Oura Ring 5 vs Oura Ring 4
    Martha van Zyl, 31/08/2026 0
    The Oura Ring has always been a rather clever bit of wearable tech: all the health-tracking smarts of a fitness...
    The secrets to lasting success from Jacaranda FM’s Business Breakfast
    Recharged, 21/08/2026 0
    What do a tech entrepreneur, a business growth specialist, a Springbok legend, and one of South Africa’s most recognisable businesswomen...
    Samsung Z Fold 8 vs Z Fold 8 Ultra
    Martha van Zyl, 04/08/2026 0
    Samsung has officially expanded its foldable family, and things are no longer quite as simple as choosing between a Fold...
    What you need to know before buying an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 21/07/2026 0
    Last week I was a guest on The Outlier’s webinar on their topical subject of EVs. It was hosted by...
    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...
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