Grabbing the headlines in the Green News this month: Crossbar aims to make the single-day battery life of mobile devices passe by the year 2015, while BMW showcases its forthcoming i8 concept car. FULL STORY >

Some cool sites we've tracked down for your surfing pleasure. FULL STORY >

The Espoo-Redmond union comes full circle as Microsoft buys Nokia’s smartphone division including the Lumia brand. FULL STORY >

If you are wondering what new tech products are standing out from the crowd of late, here are our picks. FULL STORY >

For those lacking a PS3, Xbox or decently specced PC, mobile phones/tablets are still very viable gaming platforms, with games improving every month. Download one of these now. FULL STORY >

It looks like a so-so month at the movies, with no major sci-fi releases forthcoming. Here are the best of the rest. FULL STORY >

It need not come down to a choice between enjoying technology amid home comforts, versus forsaking it for the fresh air and adventure to be found in the great outdoors. In fact, certain technologies come into their own when you step foot outside. FULL STORY >

LG reveals its iPad mini and Nexus 7 rival in the G Pad 8.3. FULL STORY >

The organisers of the upcoming annual rAge expo have announced details about the main prizes that will be on offer this year. FULL STORY >

IDC lowers its worldwide PC shipment outlook as the mature PC market is expected to outperform the maturing PC market this year. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: The Last of Us brings a new multiplayer mode, Borderlands 2 developments overflow and Dying Light shines on the horizon. FULL STORY >

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 >