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Games
• Hearts aren't everything. Don't be afraid to trade up those Light of Blessing's for a stamina upgrade every now and then. • Your Purah Pad Sensor exists for a reason. Use it. Not just on shrines, but on anything you're in need of. • A rocket fused
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Smart Home Devices
• The Echo's built-in Zigbee hub can hook up hundreds of smart home devices without a bride. • Pair a compatible thermostat and the Echo's temperature sensor can activate the heating. • Alexa Flash Briefings deliver bursts of news or trivia; choose f
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Headphones
R9 500 / incredible.co.za Finally, something's knocked Sony's WH-1000XM4s off the top spot. The XM5s’ new design looks slightly less premium but the noise-cancelling remains absolutely best-in-class, with new smart features too. They're an improvemen
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Helldivers II
Shave your head, don your suit, and drop into exotic locations around the galaxy as you and up to three friends (or internet randoms) defend Super Earth from the terrible scourge of evil Automaton robots and disgusting Termanid bugs. Whether playing
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System Cameras
• It's easy to set up the X-T5's customisable Q button: just hold it down for a couple of seconds for options. • Give your pics a retro vibe with film simulations, which mimic the look of classic 35mm shots. • Fuji's free Pixel Shift Combiner softwar
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Samsung Tab S9 Ultra
You might be tempted to pick up the non-Slim model (R8 000), but this one's a better buy. Its standing folding style fares better on the lap; and while there's no trackpad, the S Pen is a precise enough pointer (or you can use your finger). Thinner,
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Hotst uff
It might look innocent but your smartphone has many deaths on its digital conscience. Ever since those magical rectangles appeared in our hands back in the early 2000s we've gradually seen a slew of other gadgets – compact cameras, MP3 players, sat-n
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For Whom The Bell Tolls
R3 000 / packard-bell.co.za ■ There's something rather nostalgic about Packard Bell's McLaren C1 notebook. It's packing eleven inches of fury (which is what we've called the 1366 x 768 display) and a Celeron N4020 processor. Not high-end specs by any
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Wrister Bright Side
Rtba / amazfit.com ■ Amazfit's own Zepp operating system works with Android and iOS, displaying notifications from both native and third-party apps. It's easy to get to grips with but there's no payment support, the app store lacks any familiar names
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Listening
R21 000 / arcam.co.uk Arcam's ST5 is a fresh face in the competitive world of music streamers. Priced competitively, this high-end home audio device shares the same design language as the brand's Radia range, which has bagged wide acclaim for its hi-
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Gadget Doctor
ALWAYS ON CALL facebook.com/stuffsa • @StuffSA stuff@stuff.co.za Q BEHOLD, MY STUFF Technology is a fascinating field, that's why I buy every Stuff Magazine release. I'm just wondering if your editorial team has ever considered an in-depth look at ot
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Honda 0 Series Saloon THE WEDGE OF HEAVEN
Could be. The 0 Series Saloon is one of two new concept vehicles unveiled at the CES expo in Vegas, the other being the van-like Space-Hub. Although Honda has been dabbling with EVs for a while now, this range will mark its transition to a fully elec
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TABLETS & STREAMERS
From R19 300 / takealot.com As we've said before: the sun will burn out and there will probably still be an iPad at the top of this list. 2022's iPad Pro has had a processing boost through its M2 chip. The CPU is now 15% faster than M1, and the GPU 3
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Lighting
R3 000 / smarthomeafrica.co.za Accent lights easily add ambience to a living space. They're most useful to highlight architectural features like an alcove or bookshelves, or you can use one to show off a picture. Put simply, they can generate an inst
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WIRELESS BUDS pt1
One day, Bose is going to release a pair of true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds that don't absolutely blow everyone away with their sound quality and ability to deal with all external sonic distractions. Today is not that day, though-because the Q
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Gimbal Twist Of Great
R13 200/dji.com Why does the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 exist? Put simply, because smartphones are awkward to vlog on. The first two Osmo stick gimbal systems were a lot comfier to document your life with – but they weren't perfect either. With camera sensors
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DRONES, ACTION CAMS & BUDGET TABLETS
R11 000 / takealot.com The Hero12 Black is a fantastic first action camera and a solid upgrade for anyone with a Hero9 or earlier. GoPro has brought back the same sensor first introduced on the Hero11 Black but made it even easier to use, adding HDR
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Apple Macintosh
It's the first brick of Apple's walled garden! A beige brick! With a tiny screen! It was also revolutionary: the first successful all-in-one computer with a built-in display, controlled with a mouse, and with a graphical user interface rather than a
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Upvoted Binoculars
An affordable option for those who like to gaze across the waves, these budget binos don't distort when wet. An IPX7 rating means they're good in 1m of the drink for half an hour, while their aluminium build won't drag you down – and strap lugs shoul
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Toby's Top Tech Travel Tips
These surprisingly good headphones will impress you with their sound as much as their price. For just R2 000 you get excellent value for money and quality. The only kind of ANC I am a big fan of is active noise-cancelling, and these budget cans do it
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Hotstuff
To most 20-year-olds the cassette looks like a relic from a time when Tik Tok was in black and white, memes were shared by post, and the only vape flavour available was Oros. But with Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish releasing albums on tape recently,
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Wireless And Smart Speakers
R13 000 / digitalexperience.co.za We were slightly reluctant fans of the first Move but that reluctance eroded with Sonos’ improvements to the Move 2. While it is slightly bigger and more expensive than its predecessor, that's to be expected with imp
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3 OF THE BEST Instant cameras
What's the story? Printing your snaps on sticky-backed paper, the Zoemini S2 is all about fun. Flick between portrait, outdoor and selfie modes using the top slider, and connect to the Canon Mini Print app for bonus options like collages, circular pr
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Top Tens
• Skip the first-use Microsoft account creation shlep by using ‘no@thankyou.com’ as the username with any password to force local account creation. • Don't forget to register to claim an extra year of warranty. You'll be sorry if you need it. R21 000
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Living
NETGEAR ORBI 860 SERIES Wi-Fi not up to scratch? Netgear offers stellar coverage with its Tri-Band WiFi 6 mesh system, for fast, reliable internet in every room. from R8 500 / amazon.com EUFY VIDEO DOORBELL S220 The Swiss Army knife of security cams:
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Consoles / Monitors
from R13 700 / incredible.co.za Come November, Sony's PlayStation 5 will be three. Three! We feel like proud parents having watched the current generation of consoles grow up. The PlayStation 5 has gone from being a cool-to-have into a medium for sev
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The Alternatives: More New Samsungs
R21 000 / samsung.com/za What's the story? Samsung has played things safe for the base S24 model. It gets a flatter frame, brighter screen (with skinnier bezels) and bigger battery, along with Exynos internals for the first time since the S22. On-dev
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SLEEPING Pt1
■ MORE BEDTIME BRILLIANCE These nocturnal earphones are a dream for restless sleepers, offering a comfy fit with buds so thin you can wear them all night, and a smorgasbord of relaxing sounds and playlists. The app and battery life need improvement,
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SLEEPING Pt2
R4 750 / aura-circle.com If you've ever tried to sleep with thoughts of deadlines and to-do lists whirling around your head, you'll know that getting an express ticket to the land of Nod can be tough. Well, that's where the Aura Circle comes in: this
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First Play Dragon's Dogma 2
With recent hits such as Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4, Capcom has been on such a roll that it can afford to gamble on bringing back a less-loved franchise. And truth be told, back in 2012, Dragon's Dogma's unique take on fantasy action role-p
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