So you’re heading outdoors, and you’ve packed your firestarter, a decent blade, a GPS and, that other essential – a really good flashlight to pierce the gloom. Here are some of our picks. FULL STORY >

The latest revelation from Edward Snowden asserts that US and British intelligence agencies are taking advantage of apps to mine users’ personal information. FULL STORY >

Researchers at Princeton University believe that Facebook is heading the same way as Myspace, going so far to declare that in 2017 the social network will only have 20% of its peak user base left. FULL STORY >

Scott Kelby has opened up as to why he made the switch from Nikon to Canon FULL STORY >

SplashData has revealed what the most popular and worse passwords currently in use are. FULL STORY >

Click farming is become a big problem, with companies creating and using fake accounts to increase Facebook likes, view YouTube videos, or re-tweet their clients’ every word. FULL STORY >

The Last of Us DLC, Left Behind is dated, new Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 images are revealed and Alien: Isolation is confirmed FULL STORY >

A newly announced, innovative trilogy of books and accompanying augmented reality game is giving participants the chance to claim some real gold. FULL STORY >

Looking for more than just a regular anti-virus solution? Here are six packages that will keep viruses at bay and your data safe. FULL STORY >

If the titles on offer for the start of 2014 are any indication, gamers have another bumper year to look forward to. FULL STORY >

Well regarded research company Gartner has let loose a few surprising if not downright shocking predictions with regards to mobility. FULL STORY >

For those of us who love anime, 2014 is destined to be an exciting year. So what are some of the highlights that lie in wait? FULL STORY >

Tech titan Google has purchased internet-connected smoke detectors and thermostats maker Nest for a significant $3.2 billion (R32 billion). FULL STORY >

Not everyone is blessed with the latest in-car infotainment system. Parrot’s Asteroid Mini is an elegant solution that fills this gap. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Nintendo announces Super Smash Bros 4, new trailers emerge for Thief and Lego The Hobbit and Broken Sword 5 coming to PS Vita. FULL STORY >