Hot hatch drivers look out, AMG's latest creation - the A45 AMG - has taken to South African roads looking to bolster its GTI scalp collection. FULL STORY >

Twitter reveals more feature enhancements for its official Twitter applications for Android and the iPhone. FULL STORY >

It would be no exaggeration to say that the PC industry as a whole is battling to stay relevant in an environment increasingly ruled by smartphones and tablet devices. To its rescue, perhaps, enters the hybrid PC. FULL STORY >

The BlackBerry 9720 smartphone is now available locally from Vodacom, with other carriers and resellers to offer the mobile in September. FULL STORY >

Nintendo has announced a new family friendly portable console in its arsenal, the 2DS. FULL STORY >

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is a powerful new device which combines the design language of the Galaxy S4 smartphone with advanced photographic capabilities. FULL STORY >

Facebook has released its Global Government Requests Report, showing to what extent governments around the world are interested in certain individuals’ profiles. FULL STORY >

Nokia is rumoured to be bringing out a Windows RT powered tablet soon. FULL STORY >

Google reveals its Africa Connected competition in which five Africans stand a chance of winning $25 000 cash prizes. FULL STORY >

Alienware has launched three new gaming notebooks, adding to its already formidable gaming PC line, with the Alienware 14, 17 and 18. FULL STORY >

Mercedes-Benz announces a new package dubbed Edition C for its C-class sedan, estate, and coupé variants. FULL STORY >

Steve Ballmer’s impending retirement may have come as a shock, but it also may just be exactly what Microsoft needs. FULL STORY >

GM reveals that it is bringing the Opel Astra sedan back to local showrooms during October. FULL STORY >

Nokia reveals that the Amber software update has begun to roll out to Lumia smartphone users. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: Gamescom leaves us with much to look forward to, EA shows more of FIFA 14 and a Watch Dogs movie is forthcoming. FULL STORY >