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Nafisa Akabor is a freelance technology journalist.

Review: Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED

The Asus Zenbook 14 is a laptop for work and play; excellent for an on-the-go lifestyle as it weighs 1.5kgs

New digital mobile virtual network operator Melon Mobile enters SA market

Melon Mobile will piggyback on the MTN network for complete coverage, including 5G connectivity

The MagniFi Max AX 5.1.2 surround sound system features an 11-speaker array with up-firing height drivers. This means sound can bounce off the ceiling for overhead sound to deliver Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound. Photo: Supplied

Review: The Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX soundbar

The sound enhances movies, gaming and music for its Dolby and DTS formats

Earlier this month, EcoFlow officially launched in South Africa with three new models.  Photo: Supplied

Review: EcoFlow Delta 2 joins power back-up options for load-shedding

The Delta 2 is portable and can recharge in under two hours, which is hard to beat

Spotify has announced changes to its app and user experience, with a focus on creators.

Spotify overhauls app. Now it’s like TikTok, Instagram Stories mash-up

The new feed of visual clips allows users to scroll through music, podcasts and audiobook previews

The Find N2 Flip, revealed a few days prior to MWC Barcelona, was on full display at the show. It will make its way to South Africa soon. Photo: Supplied

Oppo showcases futuristic lifestyle at MWC Barcelona

The company’s biggest drawcard is its new clamshell foldable phone, which will make its way to South Africa soon

The Covid-19 pandemic turbocharged digitisation across industries, such as transport, healthcare, energy and education, and now technology company Cisco is now working on optimising the hybrid working system. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Technology firm Cisco is helping countries like South Africa plug the digital skills gap

It aims to upskill 3 million Africans in the digital and cybersecurity space

OpenAI’s generative AI tools, ChatGPT and DALL-E 2, has brought artificial intelligence into contemporary popular discourse in all corners of the social sphere, from the art world and music to the impenetrable walls of the United Nations Security Council.
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ChatGPT has democratised AI, but like all new tech, comes with risks: analysts

The artificial intelligence language model is regarded as the fastest growing ‘app’ in history, garnering over 100 million active users in two months

Discovery Bank and FlySafair announced improvements that enable consumers to book flights using a banking app and pay for flight extras through Whatsapp.

Flight bookings made easier with WhatsApp, but what does that mean for travel agents?

Travel agencies will have to find new ways to differentiate themselves and provide added value to their customers

Mercedes-Benz introduced its fifth electric car to the local market in Johannesburg last week, amid daily rolling blackouts by Eskom since the year began. Photo: Supplied

Mercedes-Benz says EVs have economic advantage in SA

‘Owning an electric car when you’ve got your own solar installation makes so much sense’

The Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge was released as the “more affordable” version of the XC40 P8 twin motor that launched in March last year.

How to drive an electric car during Eskom’s catastrophic load-shedding

Using an electric vehicle for a longer than normal time frame during stage six made planning frustrating

The retro futuristic electric car provides a glimpse into where BMW is headed and with i Vision Dee, hopes to create a stronger bond between man and machine. Photo: Supplied

BMW i Vision Dee concept shown at the Consumer Electronics Show

The retro futuristic electric car provides a glimpse into where BMW is headed and how it hopes to create a stronger bond between man and machine.

The EQS 450+ is a luxury limousine with a core focus on technology, design, functionality and connectivity aimed at both drivers and passengers.

30 minutes in the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

For Mercedes customers, the switch to its electric vehicle counterpart should feel seamless

The Apple Macbook Air M2 is top of the M&G’s Christmas tech gifts guide. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

The M&G’s guide to the best techie Christmas gifts

They range from the new Macbook Air M2 and Samsung’s new Neo QLED TV to the Avata DJI drone

Holographic technology is a virtual 3D render using beams of light, of individuals that are alive or from the past that you can see or interact with to manipulate images, maps and charts.

Cisco Hologram will power the future of work

Webex Hologram is Cisco’s hybrid work collaboration tool that uses reality headsets to combine meeting functionality with 3D holograms

SAP customers can build an app, an automated process or a website using a drag-and-drop function without coding knowledge.

SAP Build lets business users create apps, addresses skills shortage

Low code platforms provide business users with little to no technical knowledge the ability to build apps to supplement their enterprise solutions

BMW i7 sets the bar in luxury electric vehicles

The 7 Series has been kitted with some of the most advanced technologies seen on any car, let alone an electric vehicle

Apple’s flagship iPhone 14 Pro has been given upgrades in the form of its design and camera sensors. (Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Review: Apple iPhone 14 Pro

For anyone who has been holding on to an iPhone model from the 12 Pro and older, the 14 Pro feels like a new phone

BMW offers rare glimpse into global IT Hub in SA

The hub in Pretoria reportedly delivers services to 52 countries and contributes billions to the economy

Google will be establishing its first cloud region on the African continent, right here in South Africa. (Photo Illustration by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Google Cloud coming to South Africa, an African first

New cloud storage option will help accelerate the continents digital transformation and create jobs