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Time Magazine recently released its annual "Best Inventions" list. As usual, it presents a peculiar blend. Some inventions are awe-inspiring, others make you think, “Wait, didn’t we already have that?” And then there’s the “What were they thinking?” category.

Following its launch on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in January 2024, Galaxy AI has ushered in the next level of performance and functionality on Samsung’s latest foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6. Both powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, optimised for AI processing and overall performance improvements.

Innovations kept coming in 2023, and drives my choice of the year’s best fun gadgets. The best of the year’s gadgets that made life more convenient, enjoyable and manageable are selected.

Three years ago, we talked about the Renaissance of the PC. While the personal computer (PC) has always helped us connect and collaborate, in 2020, at the height of work-from-home and virtual learning, we saw just how critical the PC is to all aspects of our lives.

Walkie-talkies seem to be a relic of a bygone era, but they still offer tremendous benefits. Remember walkie-talkies? Before smartphones, they were a staple of crime and policing movies, and many thought they were among the most wonderful toys that boys could have.

The Reno 8 Pro 5G is currently Oppo's premium smartphone - the phone certainly makes a good first impression.

With South Africa experiencing its worst year of load shedding to date, we’re seeing a surge in demand for alternative power solutions from homeowners and businesses alike. Solar is emerging as a popular option, enabling people to reduce their reliance on Eskom at a time the utility is asking the regulator to approve a 32% increase in power tariffs.

An active smartwatch that automatically charges in sunlight is a boon for outdoor enthusiasts. Garmin’s Fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar takes multisport smartwatch performance to a new level, with a combination of astonishing battery life and solar charging.

As phones become less differentiated, their target markets become more important. Tecno has been making inroads across the African continent for the past decade with affordable phones that still contain high-end specs.

Oppo has launched its newest smartphone in South Africa. The Reno 7 5G looks sparkly, takes good selfies, is quick enough for texting and social media, and everyday browsing. The smartphone can make a massive impact on the continent.