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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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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
    Ora 5 Diaries: I bought an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/11/2026 0
    I finally made the switch to an electric vehicle, after a decade of covering EVs. It was a long time...
    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...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    Review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
    Martha van Zyl, 11/11/2026 0
    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max would tempt me away from my iPhone, mostly because of its battery. Around...
    6.8
    Review: Apple iPhone Duo
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/11/2026 0
    Apple’s first foldable launched in South Africa on 23 October, the same day as the US and other first wave...
    7.6
    Review: EA Sports FC 27
    MJ Khan, 09/11/2026 0
    World Cup years are always special for casual football fans like me. I familiarise myself with players not named Ronaldo...
    Gimme: Honor Magic V6
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/11/2026 0
    The Honor Magic V6 brings blazing speed and sleek hardware, but does the price tag justify the software quirks? Originally...
    Gimme: Galaxy Buds4
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/10/2026 0
    The Galaxy Buds4 is exclusively for Samsung users. Originally published in the Financial Mail. Samsung has spent years refining its...
    Gimme: iPhone 18 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 22/10/2026 0
    The iPhone 18 Pro upgrades the range’s chipset, camera and battery life — the latter possibly being the biggest reason...
    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...
    Gimme: Oura Ring 5
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/10/2026 0
    Oura Ring 5 has more battery life, stronger sensors and its own AI ‘adviser’. Originally published in the Financial Mail....

    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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