Tech Reviews
LG Q60 review
Besides the flagship G8S ThinQ, LG also offers a more affordable and value-packed Q60 aimed at smartphone users on a tight budget, who do not want to miss out on features or design appeal. The Q60 looks smart thanks to its shiny and reflective back colour and two-tone...
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HISENSE INFINITY H30 review
Chinese company Hisense is celebrating its 50 year anniversary this year, with the company being renowned locally for its Smart TV sets and home appliances that offer tremendous spec bang for your bucks. With the midrange Infinity H30, the company is aiming to offer...
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Fitbit Ionic review
The Ionic was the first smartwatch to be released by global wearable brand Fitbit. The Ionic boasts a nano-moulded unibody construction that also incorporates 6000 series aerospace-grade aluminium, it feels quite sturdy, and quality in hand. This smartwatch is a...
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IQOS 3 review
Technology is revolutionising every industry and sector, enabling companies of all sizes to do more with less, faster, more efficiently and for cheaper. It is allowing businesses to innovate, not only in terms of their products and services, but also their business...
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Nokia 9 PureView review
Since assuming control over the Nokia brand, HMD Global has released a string of beautifully crafted handsets running near-stock Android, which offer great feature bang for the money. The Nokia 9 PureView is no exception, since the stunning smartphone packs an...
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Fujifilm X-T100 quick review
Fujifilm's X-T100 is an entry-level addition to the Japanese company’s highly successful X Series range of mirrorless digital cameras. It boasts an eye-catching SLR-style body design and offers lots of spec and feature bang for its RRP of R11 500. At that price, the...
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Acer Spin 5 review
The lightweight (around 1.2 kg) and portable (15.9 mm thin) Acer Spin 5 is enclosed in a stylish metal casing, that exumes quality and feels great in hand. Acer's Spin 5 attempts to tick a number of boxes for professionals, postgraduate students, and the users that...
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BlackBerry Key2 review
The first BlackBerry KeyOne (review) was a good smartphone choice for business focussed users, who needed a device to keep them productive and secure. The new Key2 builds on this, by offering an enhanced camera experience, upgraded specs and an even better typing...
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Nokia 7 Plus review
For the majority of smartphone users in South Africa, the decision to purchase a certain smartphone depends on a variety of factors including its price, the feature-set it offers, and the brand (yes it still matters to more than just Apple users). At a recommended...
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Acer Swift 3 review
Acer is of the opinion that affordable and midrange notebooks should be as stylish as the laptops at the top end and the Swift 3 is proof of that. The Acer Swift 3 is a looker and unlike the current crop of midrange laptops, the Swift 3 does not skimp out either when...
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Synology DiskStation DS118 1-bay NAS review
Cloud computing has become a pervasive technology not only within businesses but for consumers as well, who utilise cloud-based services such as Microsoft OneDrive, Office 365, iCloud, and Netflix. This has evolved user behaviour and application usage patterns, as...
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INFAREX M10 Gaming Mouse + INFAREX R10 Gaming Mouse Pad review
Taiwanese company ADATA is known as a manufacturer of memory and storage, but has broken new ground this year with the release of the INFAREX M10 Gaming Mouse + INFAREX R10 Gaming Mouse Pad, which is targeted primarily at gamers. The INFAREX M10 gaming mouse and the...
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Ford Ranger FX4 review
Double cab bakkies are fast becoming popular lifestyle vehicles of choice that needs to suit the requirements of many South African buyers. These cars must tick a lot of boxes including outstanding performance, a bold design, superb comfort and segment-defining...
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Ford Sync 3 review via the Ford Ranger FX4
Ford's Sync in-vehicle infotainment systems (IVIS) is one of our favourite systems. Although we really liked iteration 2, accessing it through numerous buttons via the dash was a step out of touch with today's digital era. Now, thanks to the arrival of Sync 3 in...
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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus review
For me, the Galaxy S8 was the best smartphone of 2017, so I looked forward to reviewing its successor. After spending two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, I feel that the latest and greatest addition to the line-up, will probably rain supreme again this year,...
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Sony Xperia XZ2 review
Sony's Xperia XZ2 makes for a welcome change from the rest of the class of 2018 flagship smartphones, in that it offers all the premium components required for a top-end device, but offers it in a unique yet stylish package. While the XZ2 does boasts an eye-catching...
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Acer Swift 5 review – Stylish notebook PC for people who want productivity on the go
Thanks to a width of less than one and a half cm, Acer’s Swift 5 is impressively thin and light as well, tipping the scales at under 1 kg (970 g). It is very stylish, boasting a sleek magnesium-lithium cover and eye-catching gold accents around areas such as the Acer...
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Feisty Ford Fiesta ST 200 dials up the fun and desirability factor
Ford recently gave us the keys to its Fiesta ST 200 for a week, during which we got a little more acquainted with this feisty pocket-rocket. The Fiesta has set the sporty benchmark in its segment for the last 40 years, and the Fiesta ST 200 that has been made...
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Quick review: Syncing your infotainment on the go
In-vehicle infotainment systems (IVIS) enable drivers to safely make and receive calls while driving, as well as enjoy their favourite music on the go. Ford's Sync system is one of the best and although the most recent iteration of it is Sync 3 - that is available on...
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Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra review
Sony Mobile Communications unveiled its Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra midrange smartphone duo at the beginning of the year. The Xperia XA2 Ultra is the model we received for review and boasts a very similar design to that of its predecessor - the Xperia XA1. It...
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