With Microsoft's recent acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services division, we thought it a good a time as any to sit down with Shaun Durandt, Nokia SA’s newly appointed GM. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up GTA V walks away with just under a billion dollars on its first day, Battlefield 4 blasts us with spectacular visuals, and Gran Turismo celebrates its anniversary with a doccie. FULL STORY >

Last month was a bumper month on the smartphone side with not just the IFA 2013 consumer electronics show, but also Apple’s unveiling of not one but two new iPhones. FULL STORY >

Opel refreshes its Astra hatchback range and launches the new Astra sedan lineup as well. FULL STORY >

Vodacom announces the start of the local leg of the international App Star challenge. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry is making its popular BBM instant messaging service available as a free download for the iPhone and Android smartphones this week. FULL STORY >

Lost Planet 3 has us crash landing on E.D.N. III's desolate surface once again. But does the shooter have enough bullets in the feature chamber to appeal to both newbies and fans of the series alike? FULL STORY >

BlackBerry unveils its fourth BlackBerry 10 running smartphone in the Z30. FULL STORY >

Due for a contract upgrade but cannot opt for a BlackBerry 10 device due to the lack of BIS support? Then the 9720 is just for you. FULL STORY >

LG makes its Optimus G Pro locally available to challenge Samsung’s Galaxy Note 2 for phablet dominance. Is it good enough to knock the current king off its phablet throne? FULL STORY >

WD is introducing its My Book AV-TV to the local market during Q3 2013. FULL STORY >

Canon South Africa has confirmed the dates for its impending annual expo, as well as teased some details as to what visitors can look forward to. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up Call of Duty: Ghosts trailer is released, Dishonored gets a Game of the Year edition, and Metro: Last Light is set to receive its third piece of DLC. FULL STORY >

Intel launches its new multi-core, low-power Atom SoC series for tablets and other mobile devices dubbed Bay Trail. 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 >