In what could turn out to be ill thought out move. Microsoft is planning to double the number of promoted ads on its Windows 10 start menu following a July-slated OS update. FULL STORY >

Named the Gboard, this latest iOS-specific offering from Google allows users to search as well as send GIFs from their keyboard. FULL STORY >

Humans like to say they make rational decisions, but in reality they are driven by emotions, which people post- rationalise when explaining their choices to others. This after-the-fact storytelling has led management to attribute a series of... FULL STORY >

In order to engage in effective partnerships, government needs to appreciate that there are countless competing investment opportunities around the globe and should immediately start working much harder to create a stable environment favourable to... FULL STORY >

Two more Fenix flashlights manage to impress, with one geared towards divers and the other aimed at anyone who wants a brilliant light in a small form factor. FULL STORY >

Video game characters go through a lot of tough times, getting shot at, punched, burnt, bitten, ripped apart and falling from dizzying heights. We run down which ones are in dire need of life insurance. FULL STORY >

It appears as if Motorola is trying to do one better than LG, as reports and leaked images suggest they are working on modular design and components for their 2016 Moto X devices. FULL STORY >

After previewing its new AI platform to select media last week, Viv makes its global debut at TechCrunch Disrupt NY. FULL STORY >

Microsoft Philanthropies recently announced grants for over 100 nonprofit organisations in 55 countries, including Mentec Foundation in South Africa. The grants are a component... FULL STORY >

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is pleased to announce the availability of recent updates to the popular Smart-UPS On-Line products from APC. The SURT2000XLI will be replaced by the upgraded SRT2200XLI and the SURTD3000XLI will be replaced by the... FULL STORY >

In a recent policy update, PayPal will be eliminating its Purchase Protection cover for users funding online campaigns, citing project failure rates. FULL STORY >

Keen on plugging in some high priced headphones into your Raspberry Pi? Pi 2 Design's recently funded Hybrid Tube Amp should do the trick. FULL STORY >

Perhaps taking a play out of Ubisoft's book, EA and DICE head back to World War I for their latest project - Battlefield 1. FULL STORY >

With sources close to the matter, BuzzFeed News is reporting that LinkedIn has been talking to publishers about creating its own Instant Articles feature like Facebook. FULL STORY >

With its release date just one week away, Bethesda unveils a new DOOM launch trailer that pays homage to the original game's cover art, while showcasing the reboot's fast paced action. FULL STORY >