Reviews

WD_Black P50 Game Drive: convenience and speed for your gaming rig [Review]

Storage: a less discussed component to your gaming setup, but one that is nonetheless critical to your experience. With this in mind, Western Digital…

P40 lite 5G review: another great mid-range smartphone from Huawei [Sponsored]

With so many devices released in the last few months, it can become easy for them to blur together. But the P40 lite stands…

Lenovo Legion Y540 review: A lightweight gaming laptop delivering performance and affordability

In 2020, there’s no shortage of gaming laptops to choose from. Nowadays, the challenge is finding value for money and versatility. The Lenovo Legion…

Huawei Watch GT 2e review: stylish convenience [Sponsored]

When it comes to smartwatches, devices need to balance style, functionality, and convenience with cost. So how does the Huawei Watch GT 2e measure…

Xenoblade Chronicles: The Definitive game for Nintendo Switch? [Review]

There are a few games you absolutely have to own for the Nintendo Switch. Splatoon 2, Super Mario Maker 2, Pokemon Sword and Shield,…

Huawei P40 Pro review: steadily built on compromise

We can’t get enough of excellent hardware. Tangible, measurable advances in technology are applauded by consumers and reviewers alike. But the smartphone is more…

Ematic 4K Android TV box review: a streaming box that (mostly) just works

Shopping for Android TV boxes can be a painful task, even more so than smartphones. While most boxes in South Africa make similar promises…

1MORE Piston Fit review: excellent sound and value outweigh weird quirks

Remember when earphones were connected by wires and had a 3.5mm jack at the end? Well, the 1MORE Piston Fit in-ear headphones has just…

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…

RIP Quibi: Short-lived streaming service shuts down

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New SA tech startup launches virtual healthcare booking app

Enabling growth in the digital economy: lessons for and from South Africa [Opinion]

Microsoft’s Surface Go 2 launches in South Africa: price and details

LG officially launches the world’s first rollable 4K television

New iPad Air pre-orders open in South Africa: price and details

Prado: Better engine for Toyota’s ‘junior’ Land Cruiser

Mini JCW GP: Mega price for fastest Mini in South Africa

Audi connect: ensuring a safer, secure and more connected drive [Sponsored]