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The future is electric, and we’re seeing more and more vehicle manufacturers announce electric vehicles. At this stage, the BMW i3 is one of the most accessible small EVs available in South Africa. There are only about 900 electric cars in South Africa — but they may be a brilliant solution for the gas-guzzling world we inhabit. Toby Shapshak test drives the BMW i3 — Find out why he’s convinced electric cars will be the next frontier in tech innovation. https://youtu.be/94ZOsoh5huY A new EV charging initiative called GridCars can even help consumers travel anywhere in South Africa, regardless of the…

In some lighter news (remember to wash your hands anyway), the upcoming James Bond film will feature a smartphone brand blast-from-the-past. Nokia has announced that it’ll be the official phone of 007, partnering with the production house to celebrate the 25th James Bond film. According to a press release, the film will feature Nokia’s upcoming, currently unannounced 5G smartphone. It looks like the brand will also feature some other smartphones, so expect to see Nokia’s in the hands of most of the major characters in the movie. The new 5G device will be announced on 18 March. “Following the announcement…

Buying a TV box could be a hit or miss, as most of them are mass-produced and run on iffy software. Your best bet right now it opting for a certified Android box. That’s if you’re not leaning toward the Apple TV. Xiaomi’s range of Mi Boxes offer some great specs at the fraction of the price of other Android boxes, but are they any good? We got our hands on the Mi Box S that retails for R1,200 from various retailers. And you know what? It’s a great piece of tech that could up your streaming game. Even if…

Got heaps o’cash lying around? Here’s the lowdown on the top flagships. 

The year hasn’t even really picked up yet and your team is already flirting with relegation? Think you could do better? Prove it with these tactical games… Football Drama R93 / Android, iOS This one isn’t just concerned with what happens on the pitch. You spend time in CYOA-style sections working on your relationship with

When you think of someone playing ‘sport’ with extraterrestrial bodies, it’s usually a colossal alien potting them into black holes, like Ernie Els crossed with Galactus.  But Astro Golf is far more sedate, as you smack a ball between planets in a single-screen solar system that whirls off to somewhere new when you complete a hole. With its minimalist vibe, drag-based controls and endless nature, there’s more than a hint of mobile classic Desert Golfing about this title. But it differentiates itself through endearingly weird gravity-aided ball-smackage (slingshots aplenty!) and an entertainingly tricky ‘hard’ mode that forces you to get…

Oh Sony, how far you’ve come. The Xperia 1 is a beautiful (albeit a weird shaped) device. And we’re here to give Sony mobile another chance — here’s how you can get the most out of the Xperia 1. 

With these apps, you can do everything from making snaps dance like Harry Potter’s to unleashing your inner cartoonist with scribbly animations.

In the market for an extra-large phone? And have the extra-large budget to match? Well, you’re in luck, because this year has produced some sizable options.

Toby Shapshak speaks to Max Cuvellier from the GSMA mobile development division. The programme is developing access to mobile in Africa by establishing tech hubs across the continent.