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...
SA car buyers are redefining automotive expectations
The South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset of the customer behind the purchase. By Adheesh Ori, senior director within Accenture Song, South Africa The modern buyer is moving away from...
Refresh from Dell at CES 2026
Dell Technologies has announced a strategic expansion of its consumer and gaming portfolio. At CES 2026, the company reintroduced its XPS brand with designs across new form factors and price points, expanded its Alienware line to reach more gamers and launched two...
Sandisk rebrands WD_BLACK and WD Blue NVMe SSDs
At CES 2026, Sandisk announced Sandisk Optimus as the new name for its internal SSD lineup for gamers, creators and professionals. Featuring new packaging and product design is inspired by the company’s brand heritage and focus on delivering innovation. "The Sandisk...
LG Electronics unveils ‘AI in Action’ approach
LG Electronics (LG) presented its approach to “AI in Action” at LG World Premiere, the company’s annual pre-CES event in Las Vegas. The company highlighted three core pillars behind its strategy: Affectionate Intelligence that has evolved into action-oriented AI,...
LG launches Wallpaper TV
At CES 2026, LG Electronics unveiled its latest OLED lineup, headlined by the return of the LG OLED evo W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV. The W6 revives LG’s Wallpaper Design first introduced in 2017, is now combined with True Wireless connectivity and Hyper Radiant...
Acer adds AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series processors across Copilot+ PC portfolio
Acer has launched new models across its laptop portfolio with the latest AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series processors, including the thin-and-light Acer Swift Go 16 AI, the mainstream Acer Aspire 14 AI and Acer Aspire 16 AI, and the Acer Nitro V 16 AI for gaming, all featuring...
Hisense advances RGB MiniLED
Hisense unveiled the 116UXS RGB MiniLED TV and Laser Projector XR10 at CES 2026. The RGB MiniLED evo builds on the traditional red, green, and blue backlight structure, and is believed to be the industry’s first to introduce a Sky Blue–Cyan fourth LED into the...
HP showcases the future of work
This week At CES 2026, HP Inc debuted new technologies that position personal fulfilment as the next frontier for driving business growth. Knowledge workers worldwide are feeling under pressure; just 20% have a healthy relationship with work. But given the right tools...