Tech Reviews
Energizer Power Max P490s quick review
Battery life is becoming more and more important with midrange smartphones, especially for devices slotting in at the lower end of the pricing spectrum or below the R2500 mark. We recently reviewed the Nokia 3.2, which packs a large 4000 mAh battery and a promised two...
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Philips Sonicare DiamondClean electric toothbrush review
Philips says that its Sonicare DiamondClean electric toothbrush is a single device that will act as a complete oral care solution because the toothbrush covers a range of oral care requirements for users including plaque removal, gum health, tongue care, as well as...
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EVERKI Onyx premium 15.6-inch laptop backpack review
Roadwarriors ranging from C-Suite executives through to travelling sales staff will appreciate EVERKI's Onyx backpack, which boasts expertly crafted construction, quality materials and intuitive design, helping to make the arduous life on the road safer and way more...
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Nokia 2.2 – What you need to know
While we love to get our hands on the latest and greatest technology, especially when it comes to smartphones, most people opt for a more affordable device that can fit all of their needs and their budget. One of those is the Nokia 2.2 from HMD Global, which packs a...
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Top things we liked and disliked about the Fitbit Versa smartwatch
Fitbit's Versa 2 will be available in local stores during mid-October for a RRP of R3,999, which is the exact same price of the current Versa smartwatch. Before the new generation of the fitness tracker and smartwatch drops in South Africa, we thought we would take a...
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Nokia 3.2 quick review
Nokia is aiming to liberate smartphone users of battery life anxiety with the Nokia 3.2 smartphone which packs in a large 4000 mAh battery and a promised two days worth of battery life. Even power users will get to a day and a half of usage, using the Nokia 3.2 while...
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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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