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Nafisa Akabor

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Nafisa Akabor

Nafisa Akabor is a freelance technology journalist.

2 IN 1 LAPTOP

Review: Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED

The Asus Zenbook 14 is a laptop for work and play; excellent for an on-the-go lifestyle as it weighs 1.5kgs

  • Nafisa Akabor
5 min read
CALVIN COLLETT

New digital mobile virtual network operator Melon Mobile enters SA market

Melon Mobile will piggyback on the MTN network for complete coverage, including 5G connectivity

  • Nafisa Akabor
5 min read
The MagniFi Max AX 5.1.2 surround sound system features an 11-speaker array with up-firing height drivers. This means sound can bounce off the ceiling for overhead sound to deliver Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound. Photo: Supplied
POLK AUDIO MAGNIFI MAX AX

Review: The Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX soundbar

The sound enhances movies, gaming and music for its Dolby and DTS formats

  • Nafisa Akabor
6 min read
Earlier this month, EcoFlow officially launched in South Africa with three new models. Photo: Supplied
BLUETTI

Review: EcoFlow Delta 2 joins power back-up options for load-shedding

The Delta 2 is portable and can recharge in under two hours, which is hard to beat

  • Nafisa Akabor
5 min read
Spotify has announced changes to its app and user experience, with a focus on creators.
APP

Spotify overhauls app. Now it’s like TikTok, Instagram Stories mash-up

The new feed of visual clips allows users to scroll through music, podcasts and audiobook previews

  • Nafisa Akabor
4 min read
BARCELONA

Oppo showcases futuristic lifestyle at MWC Barcelona

The company’s biggest drawcard is its new clamshell foldable phone, which will make its way to South Africa soon

  • Nafisa Akabor
5 min read
The Covid-19 pandemic turbocharged digitisation across industries, such as transport, healthcare, energy and education, and now technology company Cisco is now working on optimising the hybrid working system. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
CISCO

Technology firm Cisco is helping countries like South Africa plug the digital skills gap

It aims to upskill 3 million Africans in the digital and cybersecurity space

  • Nafisa Akabor
4 min read
OpenAI’s generative AI tools, ChatGPT and DALL-E 2, has brought artificial intelligence into contemporary popular discourse in all corners of the social sphere, from the art world and music to the impenetrable walls of the United Nations Security Council. (CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
AI

ChatGPT has democratised AI, but like all new tech, comes with risks: analysts

The artificial intelligence language model is regarded as the fastest growing ‘app’ in history, garnering over 100 million active users in two months

  • Nafisa Akabor
6 min read
Discovery Bank and FlySafair announced improvements that enable consumers to book flights using a banking app and pay for flight extras through Whatsapp.
DIGITAL FIRST TRAVEL

Flight bookings made easier with WhatsApp, but what does that mean for travel agents?

Travel agencies will have to find new ways to differentiate themselves and provide added value to their customers

  • Nafisa Akabor
3 min read
Mercedes-Benz introduced its fifth electric car to the local market in Johannesburg last week, amid daily rolling blackouts by Eskom since the year began. Photo: Supplied
ELECTRIC CAR

Mercedes-Benz says EVs have economic advantage in SA

‘Owning an electric car when you’ve got your own solar installation makes so much sense’

  • Nafisa Akabor
3 min read
The Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge was released as the “more affordable” version of the XC40 P8 twin motor that launched in March last year.
MOTORING

How to drive an electric car during Eskom’s catastrophic load-shedding

Using an electric vehicle for a longer than normal time frame during stage six made planning frustrating

  • Nafisa Akabor
5 min read
The retro futuristic electric car provides a glimpse into where BMW is headed and with i Vision Dee, hopes to create a stronger bond between man and machine. Photo: Supplied
BMW I VISION DEE

BMW i Vision Dee concept shown at the Consumer Electronics Show

The retro futuristic electric car provides a glimpse into where BMW is headed and how it hopes to create a stronger bond between man and machine.

  • Nafisa Akabor
6 min read
The EQS 450+ is a luxury limousine with a core focus on technology, design, functionality and connectivity aimed at both drivers and passengers.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE

30 minutes in the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

For Mercedes customers, the switch to its electric vehicle counterpart should feel seamless

  • Nafisa Akabor
5 min read
The Apple Macbook Air M2 is top of the M&G’s Christmas tech gifts guide. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
DJI AVATA

The M&G’s guide to the best techie Christmas gifts

They range from the new Macbook Air M2 and Samsung’s new Neo QLED TV to the Avata DJI drone

  • Nafisa Akabor
6 min read
Holographic technology is a virtual 3D render using beams of light, of individuals that are alive or from the past that you can see or interact with to manipulate images, maps and charts.
CISCO

Cisco Hologram will power the future of work

Webex Hologram is Cisco’s hybrid work collaboration tool that uses reality headsets to combine meeting functionality with 3D holograms

  • Nafisa Akabor
5 min read