Apple Vision Pro: South African pricing emerges
The tech world is in awe of Apple’s Vision Pro AR headset — not only due to its impressive technology, but also its price. This is what you can expect to pay. The Apple Vision Pro retails for $3 499, which equats to around R66 000. However, some official pricing is starting to emerge from various South African retailers, with...
Land Cruiser 70 gets Hilux’s 2.8 litre turbo-diesel engine
Toyota’s trusty mountain goat becomes young at heart and a self-shifter too. Here’s what you must know about the comprehensively updated stalwart. Born in 1984, the Land Cruiser 70 Series, also known as the J70, is certainly long in the tooth. Yet, it has an army of die-hard fans. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” is something they would say calmly if...
This Worx fan keeps running when Eskom doesn’t
How do you cope when heatwaves and power failures strike at the same time? Get a rechargeable electric fan, like this one from Worx. The world is experiencing alarmingly high temperatures and South Africa is no exception. But, while citizens of countries with reliable electricity can switch on a fan, Eskom users aren’t that fortunate. (What a cruel irony that...
All-new Honda CR-V lands in SA: What you need to know
The Honda CR-V has received a complete redesign for the 2024 model year, arriving in South Africa dealerships as of today. Let’s take a look at the key changes and features. The new CR-V is bigger, more spacious, and more handsome than before. It’s also more expensive, though it does gain two seats. We haven’t driven it yet, but this...
Kawasaki Versys-X 300 – Snap Test
The market for small and mid-sized adventure tourers is growing at a healthy pace. A pioneer of this genre is the Kawasaki Versys-X 300. Having made its debut in 2017, is it still worth a look? Barry Swart got reacquainted. Don’t let the “300” fool you. The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 is a motorcycle that delivers beyond expectations. This twin-cylinder adventurer packs a lot of...
OPPO A79 smartphone arrives in South Africa
OPPO has expanded its A-series lineup in South Africa with the launch of the A79 5G. Highlights include a super bright display, 256GB of storage, and a promise that it will perform as well in its third year as it did on the day you unboxed it. Display and cameras The A79 5G sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ Sunlight Display with a...
Three hotly anticipated gadgets coming to South Africa in 2024
It’s as certain as death, taxes, and government corruption that we will see incredible new gadgets every year. Here are three, due here in 2024, that will please smartphone fans, tech enthusiasts, and gamers alike. LG’s 4K wireless transparent TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BZy3OJeAbs LG has always been at the forefront of panel technology, and the South Korean tech firm recently showed off the world’s...
Launch imminent! The three hottest games of 2024
The 2024 gaming line-up is jam-packed with exciting releases arriving for Xbox, Playstation, PC, and Nintendo gamers. We’ve rounded up three of the most-anticipated titles that promise to deliver the goods this year. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Release date: Jan./Feb 2024 (PS5 | Xbox Series X/S | PC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QHZxzTPsco Rocksteady Studios, the team behind the beloved Batman: Arkham series, has been...
Ford Territory to get in on the action
Ford South Africa has confirmed the line-up and specifications for the all-new Ford Territory, which will arrive in local Ford showrooms in the second quarter of 2024. The Territory name is not unknown to South Africans, as Ford sold a similar vehicle back in the 2000s (see image below). Developed in Australia, it used a thirsty inline-six petrol engine with a displacement...
Stellantis unveils exciting large platform for EVs
Stellantis, the conglomerate that owns Peugeot, Maserati, Jeep, and others, says some models built on its new electric platform will have the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in around 2 seconds. Stellantis calls the platform “STLA Large”, and it will underpin diverse vehicles; from large sedans to SUVs. STLA Large is the second of four dedicated BEV*...
