The CMF Phone 1 by “Nothing”, has been hyped to be quite “Something”. But is it? After shaking up the smartphone world with Nothing, Carl Pei, the maverick behind OnePlus has now set his sights on the budget market with CMF, a sub-brand aimed at tech-savvy individuals who crave something different. The CMF Phone 1 has been generating buzz in international markets with its impressive specs and affordable price tag, and I was eager to see if it lived up to the hype. I imported one from Amazon’s U.S store for $289(R5,112) excluding shipping and taxes to see if it…
Author: Akhram Mohamed
AfricaCom 2024 was abuzz with talk of the future, and HONOR, a rising star in the tech world, was right in the thick of it. With a remarkable 600% year-on-year growth, the company has secured its place among the top two smartphone brands in South Africa’s competitive post-paid market. This success was further amplified by HONOR’s prominent presence at Africa Tech Festival 2024, where they teamed up with Google and Cell C for a lively panel discussion. The focus? Exploring the transformative potential of AI and foldable smartphones in the African market. Fred Zhou, the CEO of HONOR South Africa,…
South Africa boasts a vibrant smartphone market with a wide array of brands and devices available, however like with many things in South Africa, access to these essential devices remains a challenge for many, particularly those in low-income communities. This digital divide is further exacerbated by the looming shutdown of 2G and 3G networks, scheduled for December 2027, which could leave many vulnerable citizens behind. During our visit to the HONOR exhibition at Africa Tech Festival, we had the opportunity to speak with Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, about this pressing issue. He expressed his deep commitment,…
South Africa’s smartphone market is a vibrant one, with major players like Apple and Samsung vying for our attention alongside a slew of Chinese brands. But for tech enthusiasts like myself, there’s always a nagging desire for those elusive devices that haven’t officially made it to our shores – brands like Google Pixel, OnePlus, and the recently launched CMF Phone 1. The CMF Phone 1, a sub-brand of Nothing, has been making waves with its impressive specs and affordable price tag. With rave reviews and a starting price of $289 (around R5,112), it’s been hailed as the best budget device…
Bitcoin has seen a breakout today, soaring to a record high breaching $81,000 on optimism of a softer regulatory environment now that Donald Trump is president of the United States and many pro -crypto candidates making it to congress. The flag bearer of the crypto-world, Bitcoin has more than doubled from its low of $38,505 this year reaching a record high of $81,899 before retracing to $81,572. Trump has been a vocal advocate of Bitcoin and promised to make the U.S the “crypto capital of the planet” during his election campaign.With republicans about to create a red wave in congress,…
WhatsApp is practically glued to our fingertips amplifying the risk for misinformation. We’ve all been there: you receive a questionable image on WhatsApp, and you’re left wondering if it’s genuine or just another internet hoax. Well, WhatsApps getting a clever new upgrade. Soon, you’ll be able to fact-check images with the help of Google’s reverse image search, all without leaving the app. How it Works Spotted by the eagle-eyed team at WABetaInfo, this new feature is currently being tested in the beta version of WhatsApp. When viewing an image, you’ll soon find a “search on web” option in the three-dot…
iPhone users in South Africa can finally say goodbye to those frustrating spam calls and hello to a more streamlined voicemail experience, thanks to the arrival of Live Voicemail with iOS 18. Truecaller doesn’t work that great on iPhones and registering on the DMA (Direct marketing association of South Africa) national opt-out database has proven to be, well just useless. So my excitement went through the roof when Apple finally decided to make Live Voicemail available in South Africa. Guess what? It actually works pretty darn well! Call Screening, Reinvented Live Voicemail takes call screening to the next level. Instead…
Imagine gliding effortlessly above the water, your daily commute transformed into a scenic flight. Stockholm, a city known for its stunning waterfront, is now turning heads with a revolutionary addition to its public transport system: the “Nova,” a sleek, electric hydrofoil ferry that’s redefining urban commuting. The Nova’s maiden voyage, whisked delighted passengers from the suburb of Tappström to Stockholm’s City Hall in a mere 30 minutes – half the time of a typical commute. Hydrofoils: Wings Beneath the Waves But what exactly makes this ferry so special? The magic lies in its hydrofoil technology. These underwater wings, inspired by…
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