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Where Power Meets Polish
BY BYRON LUKAS
SMART, BUILT TO PERFORM, AND UNDENIABLY COOL, THESE ARE THE GADGETS BRINGING SPEED, STYLE, AND EVERYDAY UTILITY INTO SHARPER FOCUS.
SONOS ERA 300
Price: R12 999 Available: www. e-piphany. co. za
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APPLE WATCH SERIES 11
The Watch Series 11 sharpens Apple’ s wearable formula with a slimmer, more refined design and a brighter always-on display that cuts through sunlight. It’ s built for everyday health tracking, packing advanced sensors for heart rate monitoring, sleep insights, and even hypertension alerts. Performance stays smooth, while battery life finally stretches to a full 24 hours, with fast-charging keeping you moving. It’ s not a radical upgrade, but it’ s still a smarter, more polished companion for daily life.
Price: R12 199 Available: www. istore. co. za
The Era 300 smart speaker redefines home audio with spatial sound that fills every corner of your space. Designed for Dolby Atmos, it creates a multidimensional listening experience, whether you’ re streaming music or watching films. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support ensure seamless connectivity, while its minimalist design blends effortlessly into modern homes. Voice assistant compatibility adds convenience without compromising sound quality.
DJI OSMO MOBILE 6
Turn your smartphone into a professional filming rig with DJI’ s Osmo Mobile 6. This compact gimbal stabiliser delivers ultra-smooth video, intelligent tracking, and creative shooting modes like time-lapse and dynamic zoom. Its ergonomic grip and quick-launch design make it perfect for on-the-go creators, vloggers, and travellers looking to elevate mobile content production.
Price: R3 295 Available: www. ormsdirect. co. za
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ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G14
A compact powerhouse built for serious gamers and creators, the Zephyrus G14 pairs AMD’ s latest Ryzen AI processor with NVIDIA RTX 50-series graphics. Its 14-inch Nebula OLED display delivers stunning contrast and ultra-smooth refresh rates, while the lightweight magnesium chassis keeps it travel-ready.
Price: From R45 000 Available: www. rog. asus. com
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Price: R11 999 Available: www. samsung. com / za
SAMSUNG GALAXY A57 5G
Samsung’ s Galaxy A57 5G lands in that sweet mid-range spot in the smartphone field, blending premium polish with everyday power. The 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display is crisp, fluid, and made for binge sessions, while the Exynos 1680 chip keeps things smooth across apps and light gaming. A 50MP main camera with OIS delivers sharp, reliable shots, boosted by clever AI editing tools. Its slim 6.9mm body and IP68 rating add durability to style, while the 5 000mAh battery will comfortably power a full day of use.
Disclaimer: Pricing correct at time of print, but may be subject to change.