Author: Trent Meikle

It won’t be long now before the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is ready to adjust the country’s petrol and diesel prices for March. The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), captured on 19 February, reckons that motorists — particularly guzzling diesel — have a lot to fear in the coming weeks. Fuel prices stumble Of course, the CEF’s figures (found below) are not final and are subject to change. The energy company, in conjunction with the DMRE, tracks those economic factors that influence the price of fuel locally, providing Saffas with accurate, valuable insights into…

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 family is the talk of the town at the moment, so much so that fresh leaks revolving around the company’s budget and mid-range devices almost slipped under the radar. The Galaxy A37, joined by the Galaxy A57, initially targeted a mid-February release. Now, a new leak suggests it’s been pushed back into March. Samsung’s take on budget may be a winner this year It’s easy to see why. Samsung usually likes to get its flagship line-up out from under its feet in January. After January came and went with no Galaxy S26 reveal, it forced the South…

There’s nothing fun about joining a WhatsApp group chat right in the middle of a conversation. You can’t join in, and asking for a quick catch-up is arguably more embarrassing. Today, Meta announced that ‘Group Chat History’ is coming to the messenger, starting today, allowing newcomers to catch up quickly. Please do cite the deep magic to me, witch Meta reckons the feature is one of its most requested. “Group Message History remains end-to-end encrypted like all other personal messages, giving you a quicker, more private way to keep conversations flowing, with no more screenshots, and no more unnecessary message…

You likely can’t remember the last time DStv didn’t raid your bank account for a few extra bucks every April, all for the promise of Friends reruns. Many might think the hike is a foregone conclusion, but this year, MultiChoice is switching things up. For the first time in many years, it’s skipping the yearly price hike. Big win for DStv subscribers That’s down to MultiChoice’s new Groupe Canal+ leadership, which feels the move is necessary to correct course after the previous management frittered away money and bled subscribers. MultiChoice Group CEO, David Mignot, confirmed that DStv prices would not go…

On the surface, a WABetaInfo report concerning a possible UI redesign coming to WhatsApp Messenger may look harmless, but it may be an opportunity for Meta to be a little nefarious. More so than usual, we mean. It became clear a while back that the Facebook company intended to bring advertisements to WhatsApp, notably squished between your friends and family’s Status updates, just like Instagram. Three guesses where the Status tab is headed? What’s the App with all those ads? As spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.6.9 update, WABetaInfo learned that Meta was looking to make status updates in the app…

The Nitro Deck 2 has some competition. Abxylute today unveiled two new Switch 2 controllers: the N6 and N9C — both of which can be picked up on Kickstarter now. While both look like stellar ways to play Mario Kart World on the go, it’s the N9c that interests us most with its nostalgic GameCube-like shape. It’s even purple. Abxylute unit That’s the one in the image above, by the way. It’s currently asking $120 (∼R1,930) on the company’s Kickstarter (though early birds can still nab a discount) before it’ll go home with you. It shares a lot of similarities with its N6 sibling,…

Now that folks have caught on to the whole ‘AI’ buzzword oversaturation thing, tech companies are shifting direction. AI wearables are the ‘new’ vision — literally, in the case of Meta, Google, and even Apple — whether they are a pair of smart glasses, a pendant, or earbuds. Meta’s the biggest proponent of the first, having sold more than seven million pairs of smart specs in 2025 alone. Now, it wants to slap some of that tech onto your wrist. It’s a bit Meta, isn’t it? That’s according to a report from The Information (via CNET), which claims that the company formerly known as Facebook had revived its…

For reasons that make sense to Honor, the Chinese company is officially skipping a South African launch for one of the year’s biggest flagships — the Magic 8 Pro. It obviously feels the tech can speak for itself, and after getting a look at the thing, we can see why. It hasn’t landed in SA yet, with plans to be on shelves by 1 March 2026. After Stuff called the previous Magic entry a “formidable flagship”, it’d be an understatement to say that it’s got a lot to live up to. We’ve got hopes that the company can deliver, and particularly defend…

Very few adaptations have leapt from the small screen to… the same small screen quite as well as Fallout has. Part of that is due to Prime Video’s dedication to bringing Bethesda’s rich world to life. That quality shines through Fallout like an oil-drenched candle, improved only by the likes of Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, and Aaron Moten in starring roles. A gripping (but still fresh) story that doesn’t step on the lore’s toes (much) is just the cherry on top. Another streaming service needs your help! Fallout gets nearly everything right — from the skintight blue vault dweller jumpsuits to…

We already know Apple is working on a way to compress Apple Intelligence inside a little metal box that’ll cling to your chest. Then there are rumours that the Fruit Company will stick a couple of IR sensors down the stem of an AirPod to help them see the world. The plans don’t stop there, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Rose-gold-tinted glasses In Apple’s pursuit to flesh out its wearables range — an area that Google, Meta and even OpenAI are hounding — it’s reportedly “accelerating development” on three of its wearables. We’ve already mentioned the first two, while the third…