After making enhancements to its Messenger app over the past year, Facebook is now testing out SMS and multiple user features. FULL STORY >

Innocentrix’s #FeesMustFall Ideas Challenge has reached the next stage, with public voting having started on its online platform. FULL STORY >

It has been a long time coming and now it’s finally here. Your favourite Marvel characters have assembled for the launch of Lego Marvel’s Avengers, and what a title it looks set to be. FULL STORY >

There’s some good news for players of LEGO Marvel Avenger’s as the game is starting off the year on a generous note, with two packs of free content. FULL STORY >

Interactive Intelligence Group Inc. unified communications and collaboration, is hosting a free Web event titled, “Six Top Challenges of Deploying a Multichannel Contact Centre and... FULL STORY >

Local innovation firm, Innocentrix has launched an Open Innovation Challenge, to address problems arising from the #FeesMustFall protests. The #FeesMustFall Ideas Challenge aims to apply innovation methodology to the social challenge of unaffordable higher... FULL STORY >

TractionBus is a mobile start-up pitching competition for African businesses/startups. FULL STORY >

Servicing its customers across the African continent, Siemens Service Centre had limited information to improve efficiencies and customer services FULL STORY >

Connected cars give vehicle manufacturers an incredible opportunity to move from the current state of limited and indirect contact with customers – to proactive, direct customer contact that forges stronger relationships and creates... FULL STORY >

Healthcare is a massive challenge in Africa. The continent is home to 15% of the world’s population and 24% of global disease burden, and yet has only 3% of the world’s healthcare workforce at its disposal FULL STORY >

Back in June, Oculus debuted its new VR headset and controllers. Now they have teamed up with Epic to showcase the gaming potential of its VR controllers. FULL STORY >

With the first new game engine it has designed since 2004, Valve brings Dota 2 on board running a new UI for its multiplayer gaming arena. FULL STORY >

In this week's Innovation Series, Eric van Niekerk looks at how, through the use of Innovation Challenges, companies can steer innovation efforts to deliver specific results that will facilitate growth in an organisation. FULL STORY >

The R1,2 billion Gauteng Broadband Network roll-out by Altech Alcom Matomo has reached a key milestone with fibre broadband connectivity to all eight vital core nodes. FULL STORY >

As a new component integrated into its Messenger app, reports say Facebook is testing out a new digital assistant, Moneypenny, with a view to compete with Chinese rival services. FULL STORY >