
WIN with TechSmart and Kaspersky Lab (Competition closed)
By Staff Writer 3 October 2017We have a pair of the latest edition of Internet Security software, courtesy of Kaspersky Lab, to giveaway to two TechSmart readers this month. FULL STORY >

New Alexa home assistants launched by Amazon
By Staff Writer 28 September 2017The battle for voice-controlled home assistants is far from over, with Amazon firing its latest salvo. Their new range includes the $99 Echo, the $150 Echo Plus, and the $129 Echo Spot , all powered by Amazon’s Alexa personal assistant. FULL STORY >

The Polaroid OneStep 2 is the brand's first new instant camera in 10 years
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 September 2017A decade since the company stopped making instant cameras, the Impossible Project ventures into the market that Polaroid helped shape with the new OneStep 2. FULL STORY >

Bitdefender Total Security 2018
By Ryan Noik 6 September 2017Bitdefender Total Security 2018 succeeds at providing security on every front, while making securing one's devices easy. FULL STORY >

Alexa ports to Ultimate Ears' speakers, but only on Android for now
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 16 August 2017Speaker manufacturer, Ultimate Ears, confirms the latest voice-integrated assistant coming to two of its offerings - the Boom 2 and Megaboom. FULL STORY >

Google employee who wrote anti-diversity manifesto has been fired
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 August 2017According to a report from Bloomberg, the Google employee who shared the infamous anti-diversity memo, has been fired. FULL STORY >

The weekend's best trailers - 7 August 2017
By Staff Writer 7 August 2017The past few days have seen some new trailers get released, with religion, serial killers, drug lords and Marvel superheroes getting in on the action. FULL STORY >

Three book bundles keep things cerebral at Humble Bundle
By Staff Writer 4 August 2017The first one comes from one of our favourite comic book publishers, Fantagraphics; the second involves pop philosophy and the third is a good offering for video game creators. FULL STORY >

WhatsApp hits the one billion daily active users milestone
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 27 July 2017The instant messaging platform surpasses a significant mark, but what's next? FULL STORY >

Niantic puts blame on cellular congestion for failed Pokémon Go Fest
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 26 July 2017Following its error-strewn festival in Chicago, Niantic has provided some feedback, pointing to cellular congestion as the main culprit. FULL STORY >

Bitdefender announces new security line for cross-platform product line
By Press Release 25 July 2017Bitdefender Total Security 2018 packs multi-layer ransomware defence, privacy protection, advanced threat protection FULL STORY >
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Samsung begins rolling out Bixby voice assistant in US
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 19 July 2017The South Korean company's digital assistant is finally ready and making its way to the States first up. No word on availability in SA just yet. FULL STORY >

Amazon said to have a messaging app on the way
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 17 July 2017The online retailer is reportedly taking to the world of messaging, with an app rumoured to be on the way. Perhaps another means of buying things online? FULL STORY >

Best practices for customer service on social media
By Staff Writer 13 July 2017Find out what you should be doing and what you should avoid with customer service via social media. FULL STORY >

Future Chromebooks may feature Google Assistant key and fingerprint sensor
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 28 June 2017Reports suggest the next Chromebook will introduce a Google Assistant key and fingerprint sensor. FULL STORY >
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