While the big manufacturers are often given the most attention at MWC, there are a handful of smaller companies that could impress in Barcelona. These are our picks for surprise packages. FULL STORY >

Set to host a product-focused event in March, Apple is reportedly going to refresh some of its iPad and iPhone devices. FULL STORY >

As the tech world turns its attention to Barcelona next week for Mobile World Congress, many are pondering what devices are going to be unveiled. This is what you can expect for MWC 17. FULL STORY >

The team behind Project Loon have developed a smarter way to beam down bandwidth to areas in need of it. FULL STORY >

New unified communications service delivers frustration-free meetings with exceptional video and audio quality. Brooks Brothers, Level 3, and Vonage among the early users and partners. FULL STORY >

Samsung set to ship new smart home appliances to SA in 2017. FULL STORY >

Ahead of Sage Summit, taking place on 7-9 March, Sage is releasing five podcasts in the series, Invisible Admin: Conversations about the future of work. In this series, Sage thought leaders speak to other... FULL STORY >

Soon the Google Assistant will be able to control more than its own smart home devices thanks to latest update. It is however, limited to the Pixel phones for now. FULL STORY >

Orange Business Services’ CTO, Mark McCallum, looks into robotic technologies and how these are changing the workplace, and will continue to do so in future. FULL STORY >

Having done so for iPhone and iPad in the past couple years, Apple is reportedly considering making its own ARM-based chips for Mac devices too. FULL STORY >

Breaking multiple records in the process, Apple has one of its best quarters ever. FULL STORY >

We’re seeing the pace of change in human resources (HR) accelerate as digital technologies change the way we work, as digital natives enter the workplace, as labour law evolves and as competition for the best talent heats up, says Anja van Beek, VP for... FULL STORY >

In a bid to keep ahead of its competitors, Samsung is reportedly saving the bulk of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chips for the Galaxy S8. FULL STORY >

Cheaper and wireless, but not as smart as the Dash, Bragi's second pair of earphones go on sale in select regions for $149. FULL STORY >

Lost and perhaps found? The two Project Valerie notebooks have been spotted being sold in China for a sweet $21 733 each. FULL STORY >