Dell today announced the launch of both the Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme notebook and the Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme convertible notebook for customers who require powerful solutions that can survive unforgiving conditions. FULL STORY >

Nokia has introduced three new smartphones to its Lumia lineup, all of which will feature the newly developed Windows Phone 8.1, with plans to port the OS across all Lumia devices in the near future. FULL STORY >

TC has just unveiled its latest flagship offering, the One (M8), which features a newly designed 5” display as well as enhancements to its processor and Sense UI. Can this smartphone reverse HTC’s current downward spiral? FULL STORY >

Part of what TechSmart is all about, is a renewed awareness of pleasing aesthetics in the world around us. Making sure things are not only functional, but also beautiful, adds to the experience of living life to the full. FULL STORY >

Toyota has unveiled a newly enhanced automatic model to its 2014 RAV4 lineup for the SA market, looking to mount a challenge on fellow SUV rivals. FULL STORY >

Google launches a new add-on store for Docs and Sheets, allowing users to integrate a host of tools and features into their content. FULL STORY >

Asus has showcased the latest addition to its gaming graphics card lineup, the R9 280 DirectCU II, designed to produce 20% less heat and run three times quieter than previous iterations. FULL STORY >

MTN Business launches SME cloud services, offers free trial FULL STORY >

A surprising new report reveals that it is Android that is king of the tablet hill at the moment, rather than iOS tablets, all thanks to low cost devices and first time users. FULL STORY >

Nikon has also unveiled its latest pinnacle DSLR – the D4S – which is firmly aimed at pros and brings an even more expanded ISO sensitivity to Nikon top of the line DSLRs. FULL STORY >

Sony has swung for the fences, showcasing its new super-thin 10” Android tablet, the Xperia Z2. FULL STORY >

In an effort to broaden its consumer base, Samsung has begun a trade-in programme to allow customers to purchase new smartphones and phablets at discounted prices. FULL STORY >

Following its announcement last week that six South Africans had made it into the semi-finals of its Africa Connected competition, Google has now announced the ten finalists, amongst which one is a South African. FULL STORY >

Samsung has announced the availability of its KNOX security feature on premium Samsung smartphones, which enables users to more effectively keep the personal and work data stored on their device separate. FULL STORY >

With many institutes of higher learning gearing to go, students looking for hot notebooks or hybrids have a number of hot options to choose from. FULL STORY >