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6 days ago | 
gadget.co.za | Jason Bannier
Chinese carmaker Jetour had launched an Owner’s Club in South Africa. Its target: a community for like-minded individuals who value craftsmanship, performance, and the distinct experience of owning a Jetour, according to the Chinese carmaker. The Club was announced during Jetour Festival, the company’s first customer day in SA, held at Casalinga in Johannesburg last weekend.
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1 week ago | 
gadget.co.za | Jason Bannier
Parket, a parking payment app, is evolving into a digital infrastructure provider at the heart of urban innovation. By combining physical expansion with real-time data systems, the startup is positioning itself as a key enabler of smart cities. “Because we’re a turnkey digital system, Parket falls into the Internet of Things category,” Parket founder and CTO Joshua Raphael told Gadget. “We know the exact occupancy, the total amount of bays, and the volumes.
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1 week ago | 
gadget.co.za | Jason Bannier
With awry sense of humour, The Phoenician Scheme deliversa captivating narrative driven by meticulously staged scenes and rich sound design. These elements are all unmistakably shaped by the signature style of award-winning director Wes Anderson. The black comedy is co-written with Roman Coppola. The movie is releasing in Ster-Kinekor cinemas, select Nu Metro theatres, and The Bioscope today (30 May 2025). It premiered in the main competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 18 May 2025.
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1 week ago | 
gadget.co.za | Jason Bannier
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) – when machines can understand and learn any intellectual task that a human being can – may arrive sooner than predicted. Some experts are now forecasting human-level AI within 18 months. With the accelerating pace of AI development, experts are considering its far-reaching implications.
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1 week ago | 
gadget.co.za | Jason Bannier
As generative AI adoption accelerates and the pursuit of artificial general intelligence gains momentum, key African markets are facing a widening AI skills gap despite universal recognition of their importance. New research reveals that 61% of mid-size and enterprise-level companies in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa consider AI skills to be ‘extremely important’, while another 38% regard them as ‘very important’.
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2 weeks ago | 
gadget.co.za | Jason Bannier
Acer has revealed a new wave of AI-powered lifestyle technology at Computex 2025, a hugely influential annual tech showcase held in Taipei. Among the new devices are the FreeSense Ring, a lightweight titanium smart ring designed for continuous biometric tracking, and the AI TransBuds, compact earbuds that enable real-time voice translation across 15 major languages. A new range of e-scooters and e-bikes equipped with app-based monitoring and smart safety features were unveiled.
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2 weeks ago | 
gadget.co.za | Jason Bannier
I was initially sceptical about Gunnar glasses, which promise advanced eye protection and a potential gaming advantage beyond standard blue light lenses. I put the Tahoe edition to the test. What is it? The Gunnar Tahoe glasses are positioned as a premium eyewear option for those seeking both eye protection and optical clarity. Constructed with a rectangular acetate frame, they use mineral glass lenses – materials typically associated with high-grade cameras and telescopes.
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2 weeks ago | 
gadget.co.za | Jason Bannier
In the face of a growing challenge from MTN and Vodacom in the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) space, Cell C is positioning itself as the “home of MVNOs”. It is addressing the intensified competition by adding services and targeting high-utility sectors like banking and retail. This move comes as Vodacom enters the MVNO space, while MTN is doubling down on infrastructure investments.
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3 weeks ago | 
gadget.co.za | Jason Bannier
Netflix is enhancing content discovery on its video streaming platform with a new generative AI-powered search feature. It enables users to find shows using natural, conversational phrases like ‘I want a feel-good rom-com set in the 90s.’The tool, available as an opt-in beta for a select group of iOS users, launches alongside a redesigned TV interface and vertical video feed – all aimed at enhancing content exploration.
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1 month ago | 
gadget.co.za | Jason Bannier
South Africa now ranks 60th overall for mobile network quality in Opensignal’s Global Network Excellence Index (GNEI), marking a four-place improvement from the end of 2024. The improvement reflects continued progress in mobile network performance, particularly across two of the index’s core pillars: 4G/5G Availability and Excellent Consistent Quality (ECQ) – key indicators of network reach and reliability in real-world use.
