Reviews

Everki Atlas review: a hardy, voluminous backpack for tech travellers

As a techie and frequent flier, finding a daily travel backpack is more difficult than it should be. There are the traditional options from…

Instax Mini Link Printer: a great stocking filler for the budding photographer

The Instax Mini Link smartphone printer is a new device from Fujifilm that allows users to print photos directly from their phones via Bluetooth….

‘Bee Simulator’ is a cringeworthy yet calming educational experience

I’ve always respected bees and the hard work they do, but I never really imaged myself as one until I came across Bee Simulator….

Big hits and bad misses: we review the Klipsch T5 True wireless earbuds

If you think of true wireless earbuds, chances are the Apple AirPods just popped up in your mind. That’s not a bad thing. They’re…

Energizer HardCase H500S review: the least disappointing rugged phone

A rugged body, or decent value. Choose one, because rugged smartphones just can’t seem to offer consumers both. It’s a problem I noted as…

Rapoo reviews: the 8000M is a cheap combo for the mobile office

Rapoo here, Rapoo there, Rapoo everywhere! Welcome to our review series in which we take charge of a new keyboard, mouse, or combo sent…

Asus MiniPC ProArt PA90 hands-on: a workstation with few compromises

Earlier this year, Asus announced the latest addition to its prosumer Mini PC range in the form of the ProArt PA90. It’s not “mini”…

Apple iPhone 11 review roundup: impressive camera for its price tag

Apple’s iPhone 11 and 11 Pro smartphones are about to go on sale this Friday and already the reviews are rolling in. Apple launched…

‘Headliner: NoviNews’ (Nintendo Switch) review: fake it until you make it

Unbound Creations’s Headliner: NoviNews has been available on Steam since 2018, but now the narrative side-scroller comes to Nintendo Switch. And it feels like…

Nokia 3.2 review: all looks and battery life, but not much more

My first thought when unboxing the Nokia 3.2 was “Damn, this phone looks smart”. Unfortunately, like a really bad relationship, I found the device…

Synology DiskStation DS119j NAS review: smart but slow external storage

Why get a single-bay NAS when you can buy an external hard drive? It’s a question that I kept asking throughout my Synology DiskStation…

Fujifilm X-T100 Review: a small, retro and adequate mirrorless camera

The Fujifilm X-T100 is meant to be a small but capable little mirrorless camera with a retro look and feel. Does it measure up?…

Asus Zenbook UX434F review: a brilliant laptop ruined by a single feature

South Africa’s ultraportable laptop market has never been in a better position. Practically every manufacturer in 2019 has a light but powerful offering for…

Canon EOS RP review: a camera you can trust on many journeys

Last year Canon launched its brand new EOS R system in South Africa, the company’s first full-frame mirrorless camera. Shortly after the flagship EOS…

Acer Swift 7 review: the best travel laptop in South Africa?

Every product has its flaws. Even though I’ve reviewed devices that came damn close to being perfect, they ultimately disappointed me in one way…

CloudGate X review: a tiny Windows 10 PC with big potential

In South Africa, there aren’t many options for compact computers. While displacing the size of media players, but allowing companies and small workstations full…

Honor 10 Lite review: want a great selfie camera? Buy a camera

It’s been a difficult week and a half with the Honor 10 Lite. Lauded at its launch as the mid-range selfie-camera king, the phone…

Sony SRS-XB21 review: is too much bass a bad thing?

It’s easy to lose track of all the Bluetooth speakers available to South African buyers. From the budget to the truly wallet-whacking, there’s a…

Review: Fujifilm X-T3

The Fujifilm X-T3 is the company’s latest edition to the X series which launched in South Africa back in September 2018. After attending the launch,…

Nokia 7.1 review: living in its sister’s shadow

I love surprises. Don’t you? When I got the Nokia 7.1 for review — rather spontaneously an unannounced, I should add — I was…

Phonesoap 3 review: a cleansing cocoon for your smartphone?

The Phonesoap is one of the strangest devices I’ve reviewed this year. Actually, make that all time. It’s not a phone, nor is it…

Nokia 5.1 blow-by-blow review: should this be your next phone?

We can’t keep up with all the phones Nokia’s launched this year. HMD Mobile, the company that now owns the Nokia brand, has been…

Why you should (and shouldn’t) buy the Hisense Infinity H12

It’s tough being a budget smartphone in South Africa. It’s even tougher reminding people that you exist as a budget smartphone manufacturer. Luckily, thanks…

Can’t connect to Twitter in SA? Thank the broken undersea cables for that

Peacock is the latest streaming service from NBCUniversal

Chrome’s new ‘media hub’ lets you pause, play everything from one place

Moroccan real-estate platform Mubawab raises $7m from Middle East property group

My parents said I was crazy to start a business, SweepSouth’s Aisha Pandor reveals in podcast

Kenya’s QuickBus raises seed round led by UAE investor

The Huawei P40 Pro could have seven cameras in total

Sony is launching a new wireless shooting grip for its latest cameras

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip will feature an ultra thin foldable glass screen

BMW confirms the iX3’s battery and power details

The true cost of Audi’s electric car strategy

BMW i4: how far and how hard will BMW’s latest electric car go?