Author: Sally Hudson

There’s a new trio of devices from Huawei on the market. We’ve been testing the lavender-hued 41mm Huawei Watch GT 6, the smaller, fashion-friendly sibling to the Pro, but you’ll find performance similar to its 46mm sibling. Our review watch is more fashionably lifestyle-based, but don’t be fooled. It still delivers serious fitness tools. A bright AMOLED display and battery life that make Apple and other smart watches look like they run on borrowed time are the key highlights, and the Chinese company doesn’t disappoint here. As ever, it’s packed with software smarts with some new cycling skills thrown into…

Paris, city of romance, croissants, couture, and, of course, the finish line of the Tour de France, just played host to another kind of race. Huawei’s ‘Ride the Wind’ event just unveiled not just a new flagship smartwatch, but an entire wave of devices. Plus, a new brand philosophy called “Now is Yours.” Leading the pack was the Huawei Watch GT 6 Series. This is no token fitness band. It comes with a full engineering revamp, a great 21-day battery life, and the brand’s new TruSense System for faster, more accurate health tracking. Whatever your sport, Huawei clearly wants your…

We’ve had the Puma Nitro Velocity 4 on our feet for over a month now, and we’ve got a confession: despite having a whole line-up of stunning running shoes at our disposal, we keep taking these out of the cupboard. Every. Single. Day. Why, you ask? Because they work. Whether it’s a gentle recovery jog, a threshold session, or a “clear your head before another meeting” run, the Velocity 4 is up for it. It’s the Swiss Army knife of running shoes: sharp, extremely versatile, comfy, and surprisingly quick when you need them to be. Ooh, bouncy The fourth-gen Velocity…

With smartwatches strapped to millions of wrists and a global market now worth over $33 billion, wearable tech has gone far beyond simply monitoring your steps. After visiting the Huawei Health Lab in Dongguan, China, I now have a completely different appreciation for the serious science and sports testing powering the tiny computers we wear every day. The Huawei Watch Fit 4 recently hit shelves in South Africa, and it’s worth understanding the tech, testing, and science behind wearable devices and how the “sports” watch delivers insights once solely reserved for professional athletes and sports scientists. Spanning over 4,600 square…

After weeks of keeping a tight lid on the details, we can finally share what we saw at the Huawei campus in Dongguan, China. The ‘bold and fashion-forward’ Huawei Pura 80 series, made up of the Pura 80, Pura 80 Pro, Pura 80 Pro+, and Pura 80 Ultra, has officially been unveiled, and it’s aiming to make waves. Stuff attended the Pura 80 global briefing in the heart of Huawei’s innovation campus, surrounded by its cutting-edge R&D empire. With over $1.2 billion spent on research and a whopping 150,000 global patents under its belt, this isn’t just another smartphone launch…

A support shoe is the sensible older sibling in the running shoe family. It’s always looking out for you, ensuring you don’t roll an ankle while pretending you’re Eliud Kipchoge. In this category, Puma’s ForeverRun Nitro 2 is a rock-solid supporter. Our aspiring triathlete at Stuff took these for a spin because who better to test a stability shoe than someone constantly wobbling between three sports? The verdict? Puma’s Nitro 2 is a fabulously stable daily trainer that hugs and supports your foot. It’s cushioned, structured, and won’t let you down – even when your pace does. Plush, Bouncy Puma…

When the Puma Deviate Nitro 3 arrived at the Stuff offices two days before the start of the Olympics, we were instantly transported into the world of elite athletes. Just like the glow of those gold-winning athletes, the shoes – whose colour is known as ‘Sunstream sunset glow’ – ooze the glamour of those track and field stars on the global stage. The shoe The Puma Deviate Nitro 3 is the third version of the Puma super trainer and uses some of the tech from their racing shoes. However, it has the comfort and support ideally suited to an everyday…

The new Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 running shoes (for women) want to be your new best friend. Whether it’s for speed on the running track or the road they’re always supportive, ready to go the extra mile and they’ll look pretty good while doing it. Everyone’s got a friend like that, right? Puma’s latest running innovation is packed with features that make pounding out kilometres more enjoyable and comfortable, whether you are a casual runner or training to race your next marathon. In either instance — and those in between — the Nitro Elite 3s are worth a purchase.…

Running a bed-and-breakfast teaches you that home monitoring and a permanent internet connection are important factors to consider. When Stuff was given a pair of Duxbury wireless security cameras — the 1080P Wire-Free Battery Camera and the Wire-Free PTZ Battery Camera — to test, it was a perfect opportunity to see what difference security enhancement can make. Of the pair, the latter camera shipped with a solar panel. Given how erratic Eskom has been in recent years, the 1440P PTZ camera seemed like a very sensible home security option. Both cameras are battery-powered (both should last six months at a…

It’s starting to cool down outside so most people are probably putting their flip-flops away and reaching for their fluffy slippers. But runners aren’t ‘most people’ and unless you also enjoy plodding around at speed, you probably haven’t considered the tech that goes into a shoe like the Puma Velocity Nitro 3. To find out if that tech is any good, we sunk ourselves into Puma’s latest trainers and got sweaty. Any active person will tell you using the right gear is crucial. If you’ve ever worn gym trainers on a run, you’ll know not all tekkies are created equal.…