ThoughtWorks Africa has appealed for assistance in helping more girls from underprivileged backgrounds develop an interest in IT. FULL STORY >

If you think a portable headset that delivers decent sound quality and volume without the associated price pain is about as real as Santa Claus, check out Jays' v-Jays on-ear earphones. FULL STORY >

Crossovers are currently popular with car buyers around the globe. We get behind the wheel of the Subaru XV to find out if it can compete with the likes of the Mitsubishi ASX. FULL STORY >

If you are in the market for an excellent midrange smartphone, Samsung’s Galaxy S4 mini is one of the leading contenders. FULL STORY >

Android Jelly Bean goodness now sports a more affordable pricetag thanks to the Vodafone Smart Mini. FULL STORY >

The organisers of the upcoming annual rAge expo have announced details about the main prizes that will be on offer this year. FULL STORY >

IDC lowers its worldwide PC shipment outlook as the mature PC market is expected to outperform the maturing PC market this year. FULL STORY >

LG shoots for entry-level dominance with its L5 II smartphone, which boasts a good display and some added Android functionality. FULL STORY >

For gamers who need their headset performance to match the graphic punch of their range-topping GPU, Razer offers the Tiamat Elite 7.1 Surround Sound gaming headset. FULL STORY >

Epson's EH-TW550 projector has gamers lined up in its sales scope, but does it boast enough feature bullets to appeal to this market? FULL STORY >

Steve Ballmer’s impending retirement may have come as a shock, but it also may just be exactly what Microsoft needs. FULL STORY >

TechSmart spends a week in the driver's seat of the BMW 330d Steptronic M Sport to find out whether the M stand for magical or miserable. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: Gamescom leaves us with much to look forward to, EA shows more of FIFA 14 and a Watch Dogs movie is forthcoming. FULL STORY >

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LG's Optimus L II series finally hits local shores, with the L7 II packing a decent feature and spec dollop for its R2 600 price. FULL STORY >