About a year ago NESCAFÉ launched its Dolce Gusto pod system in South Africa, with the pay-offline “Coffee is not just black”. The reason behind this is because of the dual-pod system: dehydrated milk pods and coffee pods. But they also don’t stop at coffee. I...
The Misfit Shine personal activity monitor is more than just a pretty face
Yes, it finally happened: I gave in to the intrigue of a fitness wearable. But only because this one is really pretty. And it doesn’t nag me about my food. Even one of the guys in my office said it’s really great, because it’s clean (and shiny when you tap it). And it...
Movie nights just got smarter with the SK Telecom Smart Beam
For many of my friends, television is an optional feature in their homes. They don’t watch television, rather DVDs, and Netflix, and so don’t see the point in paying for a television licence. They generally view whatever they’re in the mood for on their laptops or...
All the power to keep flowers flourishing with Parrot
It's not really a secret: I'm a plant killer. When green thumbs were handed out my mother got two, and I got none. So when I was asked to review the Parrot Flower Power device, I was filled with excitement and doubt. Could I get a refund on my plant if it died,...
Parrot Zik by Starck: exquisite sound quality and beautiful lines
“The world's most advanced wireless headphones.” Closing your eyes while listening to music through these headphones, you could easily believe that you are actually in the studio with the artist. Good things you need to know about these wireless headphones:...
The often-mentioned birthday wishlist
In a little over two months’ time, it’s my birthday. Again. Yes, these things have a tendency to happen quite frequently, and my feelings about it are rather ambivalent; usually not so great. Apparently this time I can also claim to be at the lower-reach of a midlife...
Nescafé launches their Dolce Gusto range in SA
In September Nescafé launched its Dolce Gusto pod system in South Africa. The event paired the coffee variants with delicious mouthfuls of surprising flavours, presented in ways as innovative as their beautiful machines. The product line's pay-off line is "Coffee is...
Live the smart life with Samsung
Samsung has created a number of Smart Life Product Solutions to enhance connected living. Through these solutions, you can seamlessly transition between work and play, or the home and office. Smart Viewing is all about connecting Samsung smartphones, tablets, digital...
Jaybird Wireless Headphones: light-weight, multifunctional, great sound
It is a very unique design; a little odd. That was my first thought when I unboxed the Jaybird Wireless Headphones. Neither fully a set of noise-eliminating headphones, nor a discreet in-ear headset, the square shape had me a little perplexed. The adjustable headband...