GADGETS
THE SMART CHOICE
BY BYRON LUKAS
From smarter wearables and high-flying drones to crystal-clear communications and next-gen conferencing, this month’ s gadget selection brings greater convenience to work, travel, and life outdoors.
SFE LJ GO UHF PAIR Stay connected wherever your adventure takes you with the licence-free SFE LJ GO UHF two-way radio pair. Designed for reliable short-range communication, these durable and compact handheld radios are ideal for road trips, camping, hiking, off-road excursions, and event coordination. Offering clear audio, simple push-to-talk functionality, and a range of up to 1km, they provide dependable communication in areas where cellular signal is limited.
Price: R1 195 Available: www. walkietalkiesa. co. za
DJI MINI 5 PRO The DJI Mini 5 Pro is a compact drone that delivers stunning 4K video and advanced obstacle avoidance in a lightweight package. Ideal for travel creators and photographers, it offers extended flight time of up to 36 minutes, intelligent tracking modes, and 42GB of internal storage. Best of all, its portable design makes it easy to carry anywhere.
Price: R18 499 Available: www. djiza. co. za
SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH8 CLASSIC Samsung’ s latest smartwatch combines timeless styling with cutting-edge health tracking. It monitors heart rate, sleep, body composition, and fitness activities, while integrating seamlessly with Galaxy smartphones. The rotating bezel provides intuitive navigation, and improved battery life keeps you connected for longer.
Price: From R10 999 Available: www. samsung. com
KANDAO MEETING 360 ° CONFERENCE CAMERA The Kandao 360 ° all-in-one conferencing camera gives remote participants a true face-to-face meeting experience by delivering 1080p HD video with crystal clear audio.
It combines a 360 ° camera, eight omnidirectional microphones and two full-duplex speakerphones in an affordable package. The Kandao’ s auto-focus feature is unheard of at this price point, while plug-andplay connectivity makes it compatible with various video conferencing platforms.
It is a practical all-in-one option for boardrooms, hybrid teams, and remote meetings where its simple-to-use, high-quality audio and video trumps conventional cameras.
Price: R14 403 Available: www. amazon. co. za
78 INBOUND SA / AUGUST 2026