Stories By Jason Bannier
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GadgetWheels
Tiago’s engine sets the pace
11 March 2026The Tata Tiago 1.2 XT uses a larger engine than many rivals, giving the hatchback an...
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Hardware
MWC 2026: Smartphones push AI, gaming
and foldables6 March 2026Flagship launches and experimental concepts shaped the smartphone story in Barcelona this week, writes JASON BANNIER.
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Hardware
MWC 2026: Tecno unveils thinnest smartphone concept
5 March 2026A 4.9mm handset that magnetically connects to cameras and batteries captured delegates' attention in Barcelona this...
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Artificial Intelligence
MWC 2026: Tecno grounds AI in local markets
5 March 2026A sharpened AI investment strategy prioritises linguistic depth, health access and education support across developing regions,...
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GadgetWheels
Tata punches through
Jozi streets3 March 2026The Punch Adventure+ S MT compact SUV feels solid on unpredictable urban roads, writes JASON BANNIER.
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Product of the Day
Honor X9d keeps AI
in reach of all10 February 2026Amid rising smartphone prices, the new device aims to keep high-tech midrange options accessible in South...
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Arts and Entertainment
Legendary voice actor heads to Comic Con CT
28 January 2026English voice actor Christopher Sabat, famed for roles in 'Dragon Ball' and 'One Piece', will take...
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Artificial Intelligence
Smartphone AI tax
is looming23 January 2026As global demand for AI technology drives up component costs, says Tecno, consumers should reassess upgrade...
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Business Tech
Digital payments
strengthen SA SMEs22 January 2026New Payfast research shows small businesses increasingly rely on digital payments to improve efficiency, writes JASON...
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Artificial Intelligence
Africa leads global
AI readiness19 January 2026The BCG AI Radar 2026 report reveals 55% of African employees are already upskilled in AI,...
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Stream of the Day
Deadpool gets silly in ‘Marvel Rivals’ S6
16 January 2026The anti-hero arrives with a triple-role design, adding a flexible playstyle in today’s update, writes JASON...
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Product of the Day
8BitDo controller bucks the norm
11 December 2025The Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller features customisable extra buttons and mesmerising lighting for PC and Nintendo...
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Stream of the Day
Game Awards set to
crown best of 202511 December 2025The annual livestreamed event pairs major gaming and entertainment reveals with live performances, including Evanescence, writes...
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Sports Tech
Springboks’ tech edge grows
10 December 2025SA Rugby is doubling down on data led performance and fan connection through a new partnership...
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Gaming
Has rAge lost the plot?
10 December 2025The expo’s strong esports and gaming activations could not fully offset uncomfortable venue conditions and thinner...
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Hardware
Sony launches SA website, expands Ult range
28 November 2025Black Friday deals mark the debut of the Sony World site, as new speakers and a...
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Fintech
Putting the tech
in Capitec27 November 2025The group is pairing AI support systems with smart terminals, upcoming Home Affairs services, and environment-testing...
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Stream of the Day
New ‘Horizon’ game twists original genre
18 November 2025‘Steel Frontiers’ lets players team up against colossal machine lifeforms in a massively multiplayer online game,...
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Artificial Intelligence
Africa Tech Festival: Cassava reveals
AI factory plans17 November 2025With 12,000 Nvidia GPUs, the digital infrastructure provider aims to expand local AI development and digital...
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Product of the Day
Africa Tech Festival: Cassava unveils AI exchange
17 November 2025CAIMEx lets mobile networks access and offer multiple AI models through a unified Africa-based system, writes...