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Xiaomi’s smart home gadgets make it easier than ever to turn a regular home into a smart one. By adding one or more connected devices to your everyday routine, it’s possible to elevate your home’s intelligence quotient with very little energy expenditure. These gadgets take the form of smart speakers, which may be controlled via voice, app, or even remote control if you’re old-school like that. Connected clocks and lamps make for unobtrusive additions to a living space that nonetheless respond to commands, easing the effort required to navigate your home. And, finally, Xiaomi’s collection of smart home kit can…

South African tech users have come to trust the power that Romoss power banks have provided over the years. It’s time for something bigger. Something more capable. Something that’ll keep a TV running. Enter Romoss’ new Thunder power station range, available exclusively from online retailer Takealot. Romoss’ lineup of Thunder power stations sit at three key points when it comes to power usage. There’s a ‘just the essentials’ option, priced appropriately, followed by escalating tiers of comfort during an Eskom-mandated outage. Winter is coming, folks, and there’s bound to be even more of those. Thunder and lighting The starting point…

The new standard for smartphone photography calls for a 200MP main camera sensor. Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, due to launch in South Africa on 17 May with the rest of the Note 12 lineup, brings that sensor to the masses. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G  is a stunning entry into the mid-range market, offering specs and features that you’d expect from handsets that would headline anywhere else. Chief among these is that massive main camera sensor but there’s loads more to love. Go big or go home Xiaomi’s drive to make high-end tech affordable has led to…

OPPO recently brought its premium foldable, the Find N2 Flip to the local market. The device is firmly intended to slot into users’ lifestyles, bringing compact portability alongside an array of high-end functionality. The OPPO Find N2 Flip is one such device that is not only pocketable but also looks exquisite in the hand. The device is our lifestyle companion and any content creator’s ultimate dream phone. It is for those who are more into vlogging, taking pictures, and doing things in a more innovative way. Show me my content It also brings a large 7.6 inch AMOLED screen display,…

Are you tired of constant power outages affecting your daily life and business? The recent collapse of electricity pylons in Tshwane due to a combination of storm damage and vandalism has left many areas without power and the hard fact is that infrastructure degradation due to grid maintenance issues is likely to become more prevalent. This is because of our aging national utility power infrastructure which has been strained in recent years, resulting in frequent power outages and load shedding, and so requires constant maintenance and repairs to remain functional. To address this issue, the South African government and Eskom…

In South Africa, load shedding has become a daily reality, leaving businesses and homes without power several times each day. Having a battery backup power system can make these challenging times far more manageable, and can help businesses stay up and running, and homes protected and comfortable. Backup power systems are energy storage devices that can be rapidly turned on to power a home or business. However, every backup power system needs an energy source. Generators, for example, mostly run on diesel fuel, which is the main disadvantage of these solutions. They release a lot of exhaust fumes and need…

WiFi 6 is the new standard for home wireless data transfer. Sure, you could get decent results from a little 802.11AC but that’s so 2013. Xiaomi wants you to move up to the current decade with its batch of WiFi 6 (AX3000) enabled hardware. The benefits of speeding connections across the board, for streaming and online gaming that’s smoother than a buttered bowling ball, are obvious. Xiaomi’s Mesh tech represents a significant jump over the previous AC1200 standard. An AX3000 to grind Internet access isn’t just for a few people. Everyone and their dog (yes, even dogs need WiFi) is…

Introducing the Acer Aspire 3 – an affordable laptop that’s perfect for a range of tasks, from work to entertainment. With up to an Intel Core i7 CPU, Windows 11, and up to 16GB of RAM, you can power through your daily tasks with ease, whether you’re a student, professional, or freelancer. The Acer Aspire 3 is more than just a powerful machine. With up to 1TB storage, you’ll have plenty of room for all your apps, documents, and media, ensuring lightning-fast performance. And, at an affordable price starting at R5,499, you don’t have to break the bank to get…

Innovation. First. Leading technology. All words that come to mind when you hear the name SKYWORTH. The high-end television and technology company was the first to launch a full range of borderless screens in South Africa, as well as the first to launch Android TV, Android OLED TV, and the biggest Android 10 TV.  “What sets us apart,” explains Senior Sales Manager John Goosen, “is that not only is our tech the best you can get, but we also always have our consumer top of mind, which is why we’ve launched Flicker Free Display. It’s all about technology that leads…

Sonos Era 300: an unmatched spatial audio experience with Dolby Atmos Unprecedented for a single compact speaker, the Sonos Era 300 boasts six powerful drivers that direct sound left, right, forward and upward, delivering a breakthrough audio performance featuring Dolby Atmos that places listeners at the very heart of their movies and music. “Dolby Atmos created a new way for music and audio entertainment to be experienced. Sounds and music come alive with unparalleled clarity and depth,” said Kevin J. Yeaman, CEO of Dolby. “Era 300’s sound innovation with Dolby Atmos creates a completely immersive music experience.” Designed for spatial: Era…