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Gadgets, ReviewsOctober 31, 2016

This is Spectre, the world’s prettiest (and thinnest) MacBook clonepetitor

By Osarumen Osamuyi

HP Spectre review

Gadgets, ReviewsAugust 29, 2016

The Infinix XE-02 Dual Noise Cancelling headphones are almost perfect

By Osarumen Osamuyi

If only there was a little more attention to detail…

Gadgets, ReviewsAugust 24, 2016

Saruman says you should buy the Infinix Hot S if you’re looking for good value for money

By Osarumen Osamuyi

The Infinix Hot S review

Gadgets, ReviewsJune 7, 2016

LG G5, and the G is for Geek

By Osarumen Osamuyi

I think the G5 has given us a blueprint for the future of the smartphone.

ReviewsMay 9, 2016

Tecno’s HiOS is like an angry Porcupine

By Osarumen Osamuyi

It’s a nasty exterior getting in the way of delicious innards.

Gadgets, ReviewsMay 4, 2016

The Tecno Boom J8 could use a bit more oomph

By Tola Agunbiade

Okay, maybe more than a bit

Gadgets, ReviewsApril 20, 2016

Remix Mini Android PC review: Android is eating the world

By Osarumen Osamuyi

Jide Technology wants you to abandon your Windows PC in favour of an Android computer. Will they succeed?

Gadgets, ReviewsApril 13, 2016

Infinix Hot 3 review

By Osarumen Osamuyi

This is going to be a shorter review than I’m used to writing.

Gadgets, ReviewsApril 6, 2016

mi-Tribe A500 review: a step in the right direction

By Osarumen Osamuyi

The mi-Tribe is a nice compromise between low price and durability.

Gadgets, ReviewsMarch 22, 2016

Phone Review: Blackberry must sell 5 million units of the PRIV or else…

By Osarumen Osamuyi

The PRIV is Blackberry’s last stand.

Gadgets, ReviewsFebruary 17, 2016

So, we reviewed the AG Mobile Style

By Osarumen Osamuyi

TL:DR: Style does the simple things really well, but not much else.

ReviewsFebruary 3, 2016

Rihanna – ANTI: First Impressions

By Osarumen Osamuyi

This album is a violation of everything we know about her.

Products, ReviewsDecember 16, 2015

Picodi Helps You Find Discounts Online

By David Adeleke

Picodi.com.ng is a site that collects bargains for online brands in Nigeria.

Features, ReviewsDecember 11, 2015

Discover New Places to Eat With Ofadaa.com

By David Adeleke

Ofadaa helps you discover restaurants around Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan and Port Harcourt.

Apps, ReviewsDecember 7, 2015

JekaConnect Wants You to Hangout With Friends and Enjoy Discounts

By David Adeleke

JekaConnect is a platform that lets you connect with different people who share similar interests with you, giving you access to exclusive deals and discount offers.

Apps, ReviewsDecember 3, 2015

Zoto: The One Touch Mobile Recharge App

By David Adeleke

Zoto lets you recharge your phone without having to type in your card details all the time. Plus it offers you cashback on every recharge. Cool!

Gadgets, ReviewsNovember 30, 2015

Xiaomi Mi4 Review: It’s Worth the Hype and Then Some

By David Adeleke

Much has been said of the Mi4. It is worth the hype.

Products, ReviewsNovember 10, 2015

Bluetooth Keyboard For iPad. Good Idea?

By Osarumen Osamuyi

It’s a general belief that adding a bluetooth keyboard to your iPad will effectively turn it into a mini-laptop, capable of completely replacing your PC, save for a few resource intensive tasks. Here’s my experience with one.

Gadgets, Products, ReviewsOctober 23, 2015

This Is Not An Apple Advert

By Osarumen Osamuyi

I’m a proud acolyte of the cult of the bitten fruit. One of the most amusing parts of my day is listening to Android/Windows fanboys go on and on about how overpriced Apple devices are.

ecosystem, Products, Reviews, startupsOctober 7, 2015

Introducing Vasiti.com, a Website that Promotes Student Entrepreneurship

By David Adeleke

When I was in the university, I started a business with two of my classmates. The business was simple: we prepared and sold Calabar…

Features, ReviewsSeptember 21, 2015

Apple iPad Pro: First Impressions

By The Cabal

The iPad Pro is simply a larger iPad and nothing more. Comparing it to the likes of the Microsoft Surface 3 series is just wrong. They are not in the same league.

Features, Reviews, startupsAugust 25, 2015

Live in Diaspora? Let’s Deeskus Food

By Ibukun Taiwo

Africans living in the US with a taste for home cooked, traditional meals can now rest easy; Deeskus is here! Or there, depending on where you’re reading this.

ecosystem, Internet, Mobile, Research, Reviews, startupsAugust 4, 2015

Startup Feature: Lawpadi Brings Expert Legal Advice to Nigerians’ Mobile Phones

By Aizehi Oboh

Educate yourself with expert legal opinions and advice at your fingertips, courtesy of LawPàdí.

Products, ReviewsJuly 30, 2015

Windows 10 Review: What’s Old is New

By Victor Okigbo

Windows 10 is a work in progress for now – a ridiculously ambitious one. This is Microsoft’s personal computing moonshot. The OS is not perfect but the improvements far outweigh the shortcomings.

Gadgets, ReviewsJuly 14, 2015

Epix Mega II Review: A Budget Tablet With Ports to Spare

By Ibukun Taiwo

The Epix Mega 2 is the latest contender for your attention. Should you heed its advances? Here’s what you’ll find in your hands.

Products, ReviewsJune 29, 2015

BlackBerry Leap Review: It’s Sitting On The Fence

By Gbenga Onalaja

The BlackBerry Leap stays true to its mid-range positioning. Its stays comfortable in the middle. Nothing to be impressed about, and nothing to be particularly irritated at.

Features, Gadgets, Products, ReviewsJune 16, 2015

Blackberry Leap Unboxing and First Impressions: All Business and No Sass

By Gbenga Onalaja

With reassuring hardware, a battery that promises to keep going for a full day + 1 hour extra, and the all new BB10 OS build, this could be a good deal — if you are still into BlackBerries.

Apps, Internet, Mobile, News, ReviewsApril 20, 2015

WhatsApp: How to Backup on Google Drive

By Bolade Popoola

Whatsapp has rolled out a new feature that will allow its users backup chats log on Google’s cloud service, Google Drive.

game, ReviewsApril 16, 2015

WordsCountdown Is A Boggle and Scrabble Mashup

By Bolade Popoola

WordsCountdown is the new game from local studio, Tolustar Games and the first thing you’ll notice is how it smoothly combined elements of our two favourite classic games, Boggle and Scrabble.

Apps, ReviewsApril 13, 2015

The Star Music App Looks Like A Music Entertainment Watering Hole

By Lulu Fadoju

Star Music is an entertainment app developed by the Nigerian Breweries PLC. The company produces the Star lager beer, hence, Star Music.

Apps, ReviewsApril 7, 2015

Traffic Lite is a Community-based Traffic Monitoring App

By Lulu Fadoju

Traffic Lite is a traffic monitoring app that allows users upload and view real-time traffic report on their route.

News, ReviewsApril 3, 2015

Kaku, the Discovery Website, is Now Live

By Bolade Popoola

Kaku.com.ng is a website that provides users with information on places to hangout based on their budget and other preferences.

Gadgets, ReviewsMarch 26, 2015

Review: The Infinix Hot Note is Going in For The Kill

By Gbenga Onalaja

You’ll immediately notice how much attention Infinix is paying to visual appeal in their new device. The phone is a sleek beauty. Though, an imperfect one as I came to find out.

Gadgets, News, ReviewsMarch 12, 2015

Unboxing: This Is What’s Hot with Infinix Hot Note

By Gbenga Onalaja

The Infinix Hot Note held nothing back in aesthetics. From the packaging to the metallic-type phone itself, everything comes together for a richly conservative look.

Gadgets, Mobile, Products, ReviewsMarch 12, 2015

In The Race To The Bottom, The Innjoo One 3G Finishes Strong

By Bankole Oluwafemi

Cheap Android phones are becoming more powerful, and if there’s anything the Innjoo One 3G HD has managed to do, it is eking a surprising amount of potential out of such a relatively inexpensive package. Let’s see what the Innjoo One can do.

Features, Gadgets, Mobile, Products, ReviewsMarch 11, 2015

The SOLO S500 Has Many Friends

By Chioma Nkemdilim

We recently got a review unit of the just released SOLO S500 and I’ll be sharing my experience using this phone with you.

Apps, ReviewsMarch 10, 2015

Union Vibe Quiz: Union Bank’s First Marketing Experiment With Maliyo Games

By Lulu Fadoju

Union Vibe Quiz is an app developed by Maliyo Games and supported by Union bank, a financial institution in Nigeria.

Features, Gadgets, ReviewsMarch 9, 2015

SOLO S355: Shifting Impressions

By Gbenga Onalaja

With a petite build, 4.2 Android Jellybean, average battery life, all the usual trappings plus ultra low-end pricing (at N9,500 [$48.60]), the S350 looks like a decent deal. But is a good purchase? Let’s find out.