Reviews

‘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…

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…

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 review: snap, print, repeat

I was quite excited to get my hands on Fujifilm’s Instax Square SQ6 when the camera launched in South Africa last month. But now…

Synology DiskStation DS418play review: a media hoarder’s dream machine

This review has been a long time coming. Launched in September last year, Synology’s DiskStation DS418play NAS (network attached storage), is geared towards consumers…

Lenovo Legion Y520 review: excellent price for unbalanced hardware

The gaming laptop is a technology genre that makes little sense to me. They’re almost always expensive, combine an awkward and lopsided combination of…

iFROGZ Coda Bluetooth Speaker review: cheaper than a family dinner

What can you buy for R229? I recently dropped R212 on ingredients for brownies (they were damn good, thanks for asking). I also managed…

Astrum ST250 review: alarm clocks can still be pretty cool

Today, we’re reviewing one of the most important devices you can own: an alarm clock. Say what you will, but if smartphones didn’t have…

The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit review

The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a short and charming but often sombre narrative game by DONTNOD Entertainment (the creators behind the original…

Solo Everyday Max 17.3-inch laptop bag review: carry on, carry on

The Solo Everyday Max 17.3-inch laptop-slash-duffel bag is unlike any other backpack I’ve ever used, and that’s both a good and bad thing. Built…

Nokia 7 Plus review: the best phone of 2018 thus far

Hot take: flagship smartphones are boring. The only innovation that’s sweeping across this segment lies in the marketing material. But just a few rungs…

Ster-Kinekor launches drive-in experience in Cape Town

Telkom launches call centre to help you cancel services

SA 4IR startup LayUp creates unique payment solution

To thrive in a pandemic, you need to reinvent your business [Opinion]

Absa supports SA tech entrepreneur initiative

Huawei bringing major discounts to Black Friday sale [Sponsored]

South Africans can now buy Epic Games Store titles using Rands

Video chat comes to Fortnite with Houseparty

Honda WV-R: High-riding ‘Jazz’ now in South Africa

The new Hyundai i10 is a Grand deal

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