Microsoft's new slimmer next-gen console is on its way to US retailers on 2 August, with the 2 TB Xbox One S going for $399. No word on SA just yet. FULL STORY >

With David S. Goyer penning the piece, Lucasfilms' Industrial Light and Magic studio is working on an original Star Wars story with Lord Vader at its core. FULL STORY >

While there has been much talk about smart cities, one of the most cogent discussion of the benefits, challenges and complexity associated with smart cities has come from EMC and IDC at a recent round table event in Sandton. FULL STORY >

Nintendo seems to be having not so much a field day, as perhaps a field week. After the massive success of Pokémon Go, comes news of the re-release of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), albeit in much smaller form. FULL STORY >

In conjunction with Information Technology Asset Management South Africa (ITAMSA), Xperien will now be offering a Foundations Certified IT Asset Management course with an optional Certified Asset Management Professional (CAMP) Certification. FULL STORY >

Pan-African telecom enabler and network provider SEACOM is the first African carrier to peer at the Netnod Internet exchange point in Stockholm, Sweden. FULL STORY >

Digital transformation isn’t just a jargon term that can be thrown around and magically things change. It needs to be embraced as a complete paradigm shift within organisation: fully thought through, meticulously planned and carefully... FULL STORY >

Tripling the current GIF file size allowed on its platform, Twitter now allows users to upload up to 15 MB GIFs when using a web browser. Still limited to 5 MB when on mobile. FULL STORY >

Worldwide IT spending is forecast to be flat in 2016, totaling $3.41 trillion, according to Gartner, Inc. FULL STORY >

Dell has announced its continued momentum in providing EMEA enterprise customers with future-ready technology. FULL STORY >

Pokémon Go developers Niantic has told Business Insider that their mobile game will eventually allow players to trade Pokémon with one another. FULL STORY >

Many organisations have taken a wait and see approach to the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act. This is largely due to the delay in the appointment of an information regulator, who has the power to investigate and impose penalties for... FULL STORY >

If you’re looking to explore the world of Tamriel but have been on the fence until now, you might want to wait a bit longer before committing, at least if you want The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Edition. FULL STORY >

SAP recently unveiled the SAP Digital Boardroom, a planned breakthrough digital approach that aims to contextualise and simplify performance reporting across all areas of business in real time. FULL STORY >

Having completed its five year journey in space to reach Jupiter, now NASA's Juno probe can begin its actual mission. FULL STORY >