GADGETS
BY BYRON LUKAS
Technology has officially entered its“ why didn’ t we have this sooner?” era. From watches that can give you a snapshot of your heart rhythm to tiny cameras that turn adventures into content, these are the gadgets that are doing the most.
DJI OSMO NANO Small enough to disappear into your pocket but capable of shooting 4K / 60fps, the DJI Osmo Nano is made for travellers, cyclists, runners, and anyone who wants hands-free footage without carrying a camera rig. Its magnetic design, 143-degree field of view, 10-bit colour, and waterproof camera body make it particularly interesting for adventure content. With its Vision Dock, battery life can stretch to up to 200 minutes. Price: R7 999 Available: www. djiauthorisedretailer. co. za
APPLE AIRPODS 5 Apple’ s latest AirPods bring Active Noise Cancellation to its openear design, with the company claiming up to 50 % more external noise reduction than AirPods 4 with ANC. There’ s also Adaptive EQ, improved sound, Transparency mode, and head gestures for interacting with Siri. The wireless-charging version offers up to five hours of playback with ANC switched on. Price: R2 599
Available: www. istore. co. za
GARMIN FĒNIX 9 Garmin’ s latest fēnix 9 is aimed squarely at serious adventurers and athletes, with AMOLED or solar options, advanced training features, and optional inReach connectivity on select models. Even better for South African users, Garmin has expanded its ECG App locally, allowing compatible watches such as the fēnix 9 to record a 30-second ECG and check for signs of atrial fibrillation. Price: R24 999
Available: www. sportsmanswarehouse. co. za
GOPRO MISSION 1 PRO GoPro has gone properly cinematic with the Mission 1 range. The Mission 1 Pro is a compact cinema camera designed for creators who want serious image quality without dragging around a massive setup. Already available locally, the range includes the Mission 1 Pro ILS, GoPro’ s first interchangeable-lens model. Price: R15 295 Available: www. ormsdirect. co. za
APPLE WATCH ULTRA 4 For the runner, cyclist, hiker, or person who simply likes looking like they could survive a mountain rescue, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 is a serious bit of kit. Apple’ s latest rugged smartwatch features its new Health Sensing System, enhanced heart-rate, and HRV sensing, a readiness score, improved GPS, and up to 45 hours of Max Extended
Workout battery life. Price: R17 799
Available: www. istore. co. za
66 INBOUND SA / NOVEMBER 2026