A crowd-funding drive is underway to develop Heml.is, a messaging app that its founders claim will offer unbreakable levels of privacy. FULL STORY >

Microsoft announces the time frame for the release of its Windows 8 update dubbed Windows 8.1. FULL STORY >

The deadline for submissions for the 2013 MTN Business App of the Year Awards has been extended to next Monday, 15 July 2013. FULL STORY >

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

Young black males are emerging as a dominant force in SA’s IT industry, according to an IT Skills Survey conducted recently by Network IT Recruitment. FULL STORY >

Inventors and innovators across a broad spectrum of industries have been invited to enter the Inventor's Garage competition ahead of next month’s Innovation Summit. FULL STORY >

Nikon's president says compact sales are in a slump and that the company wants to "create a product that will change the concept of cameras.” FULL STORY >

According to Sony, The Last of Us has exceeded 3.4 million units in sales, and now stands as a exemplary send off to the PS3. FULL STORY >

Google makes the latest Android usage info available, revealing which version of the mobile operating system is used most on mobile devices. FULL STORY >

IDC reports that the external storage market has stagnated within Middle East and Africa. FULL STORY >

Dell’s director of Identity and Access Management, Phil Allen, gives a fascinating insight into how a business can address its security concerns while increasing its efficiency. FULL STORY >

Ahead of Apple’s App Store five year anniversary, several notable apps have appeared on the store for free. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Destiny’s E3 walkthrough video is made available, Sierra ventures to Kickstarter, and Saints Row celebrates Independence Day. FULL STORY >

Mitsubishi reveals a feature upgrade for its Lancer 2.0 GLS sedan, bringing more spec bang for local buyers' bucks. FULL STORY >

The Handset Data Traffic forecast by Strategy Analytics reveals that mobile data web traffic is expected to triple over the course of the next five years. FULL STORY >