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    wearables

    VezoPay ring gets FNB support

    Recharged, 20/10/2025 3 min read
    FNB has announced support for the VezoPay smart payment ring, launched in 2024 for Visa and Mastercard. The NFC-enabled wearable...
    wearables

    Apple Watch preorders open in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/09/2024 2 min read
    Apple Watch Series 10 and the updated Watch Ultra 2 is now open for pre-order in South Africa. iStore, the...
    gadget, wearables

    Tecno introduces wearables in SA

    Recharged, 11/08/2023 2 min read
    Tecno South Africa introduces wearables and accessories to its local line-up, following the launch of the its Spark series recently....
    lifestyle, wearables

    Google Wallet Live in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/08/2022 2 min read
    Google Wallet has officially launched in South Africa, almost a year and a half after Apple Pay entered the market....
    wearables

    Cache This: Smartwatch shopping 101

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/07/2022 1 min read
    Judging by the number of messages in my inbox seeking advice, choosing a smartwatch can be a daunting task. The...
    wearables

    Research finds fitness trackers increase physical activity

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/05/2022 1 min read
    People who use fitness trackers are more active than those who don’t, averaging 2 000 more steps a day. An...
    wearables

    Fitbit unveils chic Luxe tracker

    Nafisa Akabor, 19/04/2021 2 min read
    Fitbit has unveiled a new fitness and wellness tracker called the Luxe for those who want their trackers to look...
    wearables

    Fitbit Sense ECG app live in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/04/2021 2 min read
    Fitbit’s electrocardiogram app is now live in South Africa, available on all Sense devices. The ECG app came preloaded on...
    wearables

    Apple Pay live in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 30/03/2021 1 min read
    After months of apparent delays, Apple Pay has finally been launched in South Africa. Customers from Nedbank, Absa and Discovery...
    wearables

    What works on Fitbit OS 5.1 in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/11/2020 3 min read
    I’ve been waiting eagerly for the Fitbit OS 5.1 software update to reach the Sense (provided for review; but unhygienic...
    wearables

    New Fitbit Sense, Versa 3, Inspire 2

    Nafisa Akabor, 25/08/2020 3 min read
    Fitbit has announced three products, the new Sense, Versa 3 and Inspire 2 via closed media livestream event yesterday.  Some...
    wearables

    First Look: Galaxy Buds Live

    Nafisa Akabor, 05/08/2020 4 min read
    I’ve been playing with the new Galaxy Buds Live for the last couple of days under embargo. The Buds Live...
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    EVs

    • electric
    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...
    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...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    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...
    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,...

    Opinion

    • opinion
    One ring to rule them all
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026
    The latest health tech trend in South Africa isn’t about steps or calories; it’s about how well you sleep, and...
    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...
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