External hard-drives remain the stars of the backup and storage show. WD's My Passport HDD delivers an extra helping of portability to these type of devices, but how does it fare in other areas? FULL STORY >

With more than 700 000 apps available for Android smartphones at Google Play, TechSmart would like to help you get to the good ones first. Here are our top Android Apps of the month. FULL STORY >

Cisco’s latest Visual Networking Index has pointed to a near future characterised by mind boggling exponential growth of IP connections. FULL STORY >

Multichoice lifts the lid on its next-generation HD PVR decoder called the DStv Explora, which will be locally available from the middle of August. FULL STORY >

SanDisk signs local distribution deal with Sahara Computers. FULL STORY >

Pacific Rim is the latest creation from the mind of Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy). It's essentially a loose adaptation of the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series. The main difference being that the cast is more international and the focus has been... FULL STORY >

Sony and Panasonic are jointly developing the next-generation of optical discs. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: next Tomb Raider will be accompanied by new comic, more Dragon Age: Inquisition details emerge and new Saints Row 4 trailer released. FULL STORY >

Toyota announces a special limited edition Hilux bakkie range dubbed the Dakar Edition. FULL STORY >

Making the switch from Windows to Mac has become a bit more enticing for PC users of late due to the critical reception of Windows 8. Here is an account of our initial experience. FULL STORY >

Research unearthed by the Digital Media and Marketing Association and Echo Consultancy has found that South African internet users are growing, creating a more compelling reason for online advertisers to pay attention. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces its newest smartphone in the Lumia range - the Lumia 625. FULL STORY >

The Merc with the Mouth has his own game and is as irreverent, and amusingly crazy as he has ever been depicted. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Formula 1 2013 guns its engines, Rayman Legends to boast 40 additional levels and mini-game, and the third DLC for Dishonored is announced. FULL STORY >

ABI Research's latest research shows that shipments of next-generation consoles will not match those of current-generation devices. FULL STORY >