In a move described as a ‘rare misstep’, Apple has scrapped plans to run its iPad Pro ad on television and apologised for ‘missing the mark’ with the video. Also read: E-commerce giant Amazon launches in South Africa today The tech giant apologised on Thursday after its advertisement for the latest iPad Pro sparked criticism online. The video features several musical instruments and other symbols of creativity (a record player, books, cameras and even arcade games) being crushed before the iPad Pro is revealed. Watch: The iPad Pro features a thinner design, an M4 processor for enhanced proces ..read more

In an effort to bolster sustainable cooking solutions, clean and renewable energy solutions company Ener-G-Africa (EGA) on Thursday officially opened its new state-of-the-art biomass stove and cookware manufacturing factory in Paarl. According to the recently released Clean Cooking Alliance Annual Report, four out of five individuals, predominantly women, in Africa continue to cook over open flames. The report asserts that this practice not only detrimentally affects health, gender equality and the environment but also underscores the urgency for change. Also read: Sheraton launches multi-mill ..read more

Shell announced on Monday that it’s selling the majority of its ownership in the South African business it’s had for 120 years. The multinational oil company made the decision after an extensive review of its oil and renewable energy businesses across all regions. Its South African downstream unit traditionally consisted of refining, transporting and selling fuel to customers via approximately 700 fuel service stations across the country, as reported by News24. Also read: South Africans can expect another fuel price increase in May ‘As a result of this review, Shell has decided to reshape the ..read more

International e-commerce company Amazon has officially launched its online marketplace in South Africa. Amazon will be available on its website or the Amazon Shopping App, which will offer customers a selection of ‘local and international brands across 20 different product categories’. Also read: Amazon gets the go-ahead to build headquarters in Cape Town Customers can enjoy free delivery on their first order, followed by free delivery for subsequent orders above R500 for products fulfilled by Amazon. With each order, customers will receive status updates via WhatsApp, so they will be able to ..read more

MSI has announced that its gaming handheld Claw has been given a major performance boost, resulting in a smoother mobile gaming experience. Also read: MSI introduces AI-ready laptops and SA’s first gaming handheld The leading brand in gaming, content creation, and business and productivity laptops released the Claw in March this year. Since then, the handheld has undergone internal testing and updates to optimise the performance of the Claw. The new E1T41IMS.106 BIOS (referred to as 106) and 31.0.101.5445 GPU driver (referred to as 5445) for the MSI Claw boasts up to 150% increase in gaming pe ..read more

When it comes to day-to-day life, there’s not much we do without our screens – this is a universal truth. Throw in a few binge-worthy shows, addictive short-form videos and the notorious ‘infinite scroll’ and you have a recipe for some of the highest average screen times in the world. This is according to a global study conducted by tech website Electronics Hub, which revealed that South Africa holds the highest average percentage of their day spent on screens among 45 countries worldwide. Also read: 5 tech specs that have us excited for the Redmi Note 13 Series The study analysed data from Da ..read more

The President Hotel Bantry Bay, situated idyllically on the Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town, is leading the way in inclusivity and accessibility among South African hotels with the introduction of Deafgard devices in its hotel rooms. Also read: Indulge in holistic holidays at The President Hotel Making use of a vibrating pad and flashing lights, the Deafgard device provides instant alerts during an emergency for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The device is placed on the bedside table and the vibrating dongle goes inside the guest’s pillowcase under the pillow so that it can be felt whe ..read more

As tech enthusiasts, it’s easy to miss out on another launch of new phones. Still, the Redmi Note 13 Series is not just another everyday launch, as these new devices bring with them a lot of interesting features to excite even the most jaded geeks. Let’s talk about some of the features you can find on the Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G: Smart home integration Picture: Supplied Your new Redmi Note 13 Series phone is the keystone in a smart home environment thanks to its seamless integration into Xiaomi smart wearables and smart home appliances. To make this even mo ..read more

Hisense is running an awesome Join the Hisense Tribe competition throughout April, giving you a chance to win amazing weekly prizes. To enter the competition, all you need to do is purchase a qualifying Hisense product. These include Hisense TVs, fridges, washing machines, laser TVs, and other small appliances. Picture: Supplied Once your purchase is complete, simply WhatsApp #HisenseTribe to 0765739424 and send proof of payment for the Hisense product you bought. This puts you in line to win the following great prizes: Hisense HHU60GAGR Gas Hob 6 months of laundry detergent Soundbar worth ..read more

April 10 has arrived and that means you can finally pick up the Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G! These new iterations come with the latest advancements in performance, quality and aesthetics, all while being priced to beat any competitor from any manufacturer. Picture: Supplied If you haven’t heard of the Redmi Note 13 Series just yet, let’s introduce you to the Pro models in the form of the Redmi Note 13 Pro and the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. Both of these devices ship with a high-quality 200MP main camera, complimented by an 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro camera. But R ..read more