Author: Tiana Cline

It’s been nearly a decade since our first electric toothbrush. It was designed specifically with women in mind, which means one thing… it’s pink. Several replacement brush heads later, we’re still happily using it. So, when the Laifen Wave first arrived, we didn’t think much of it. How different could electric toothbrushes be? Laifen is a Chinese brand that’s known for its high-speed hairdryer. But without the branding on the box, it would be easy to presume that Apple made this toothbrush. The Wave looks the part, from how it is packaged to the clean aesthetic and squoval information inserts.…

Looking for a no-frills bedside clock that can stream your favourite podcast or tell you what the weather will be? Perhaps a digital clock that connects to your smart home while you’re still half asleep and you can just talk to it without having to lift a finger? We’ve been playing around with the Mi Smart Clock from Xiaomi and here’s the lowdown: Wedge issue? The design of the Mi Smart Clock is a small white wedge. It’s simple and minimalist and should work in most home setups whether you decide it belongs in the bedroom, kitchen, or living room.…

“There hasn’t been any change in the employee benefit space in 15 to 20 years,” says Jaco Oosthuizen, the co-founder and MD of YuLife South Africa. “It’s up for disruption.” Meet YuLife, a new player in the South African digital group insurance space offering income protection, funeral cover, and lumpsum disability. Founded in 2016, Oosthuizen joined the company with the idea that one day, he would be able to bring the company (and its giraffe mascot, Yugi) home. “South Africa has the second highest insurance penetration in the world. It’s the largest and most established insurance market in Africa,” says…