Streaming trends to watch in 2026

New formats, viewing behaviours and industry moves are setting the scene for the year ahead, writes Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa. Every new year brings a fresh wave of predictions about where streaming is headed, with experts peering into their crystal...

Fintech drives financial wellness through responsible BNPL

As economic pressure mounts and the cost of living continues to rise, South Africans are seeking new ways to balance their monthly budgets without falling deeper into debt. Within this landscape, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) models are rapidly reshaping how consumers...

Property predictions: what buyers and investors can expect in 2026

South Africans should be cautiously optimistic about the local property market in 2026, though it’s a story of green shoots and a two-speed market. “While we most likely won't have a property boom this year, we’re seeing very encouraging early signs of recovery," says...

Cyber-resolutions that will actually improve your life in 2026

The new year is the perfect time to reset goals and build new habits. But apart from the usual commitments to exercise more, doomscroll less or eat better, 2026 is the year to finally get ‘cyber-fit’ – you don’t even have to drive to a gym for this one. While...

New Dell XPS 12 from DCC

Get the power of a notebook and the multimedia convenience of a tablet all in one sleek, stylish package with the new Dell XPS 12 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The Dell XPS 12 is a powerful ultrabook which features an innovative flip hinge design,...

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Toshiba introduces 10-inch tablet

Toshiba Gulf FZE announces the launch of its new 10-inch tablet, the TOSHIBA AT300, in South Africa. The new tablet boasts thin-and-light designs, brilliant displays, quad-core performance and a full range of essential ports and smart features. "With its amazingly...

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Samsung releases Smart TV SDK 4.0

Samsung Electronics has released the Smart TV SDK (software development kit) 4.0 at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas recently. The Smart TV SDK will allow Smart TV software development on Linux and Mac, in addition to Windows OS.  Up...

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HP unveils new offerings

HP recently unveiled its new offerings, including the world’s first display with integrated Beats Audio, the HP ENVY 27-inch IPS Monitor and HP’s most affordable touch notebook PC ever - the HP Pavilion TouchSmart Sleekbook. The HP Envy 27-inch IPS monitor with Beats...

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Hisense debuts U-LED TV at CES

Hisense has unveiled its highly-anticipated U-LED TV at CES, the world's largest consumer electronics exhibition. Building on the LED display, U-LED achieves unprecedented display effects through software and hardware optimisation, delivering better contrast, wider...

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DCC delivers new WD hard drives

 Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is now delivering the latest version of Western Digital’s My Passport Edge portable hard drives for PC and Mac. The 500Gb My Passport Edge features a USB 3.0 interface for fast read/write speeds, a sleek and ultra-slim...

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