Armed with a sleek and simple interface, the newly designed MSN online portal from Microsoft, aligns its cloud-first, mobile-first vision for the local internet user, as well as integrating new Bing apps for multiple form factors and OS use. FULL STORY >

With its rivals revealing new devices all around it, Apple still stole the spotlight with the unveiling of their larger display touting iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, as well as its long rumoured foray into the... FULL STORY >

Not one to be outdone, Sony unveiled a slew of new devices at IFA 2014, including the Z3 flagship smartphone, Z3 Compact, Z3 Compact Tablet, as well as two new additions to its smart wear stable. FULL STORY >

A jack of all trades, the FonePad 7 from Asus is a solid performing 7" tablet that any cost-savvy user would be happy to carry. FULL STORY >

Not content with mere dominance, LG bullies contenders out the ring with the new G3. FULL STORY >

Huawei’s latest Ascend P7 smartphone is one of this year’s welcome surprises, as the phone is a clear indication that the company is upping its game. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Geek News Highlights: DC Comics launches new multiversity series, Game of Thrones guide announced and production begins on Ant-Man. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Roundup: Ninja Theory announces Hellblade, next Tomb Raider timed exclusive for Xbox One and exclusive debacle Wild announced. FULL STORY >

As more manufacturers turn their attention to phablet devices, Hisense is hoping to steal a march on the competition with its well-priced 6.8" Infinity Maxe X1 offering. FULL STORY >

This week's geek news is filled with Spidey-themed stories, as details on a Venom Carnage movie and an all-female Spider-Man spin-off emerge, as well as the rumoured all-female cast of the upcoming Ghostbusters reboot. FULL STORY >

The first smartphone to debut in 2014 from BlackBerry locally is not a new expensive flagship, but rather the entry-level Z3. Favouring function over form, the Z3 offers a utilitarian BlackBerry experience at an attractive price point. But is that enough? FULL STORY >

With the Samsung Galaxy S5 not quite the Android leader we wanted, there's room for a new flagship to assume its throne. On paper and in hand, the One (M8) from HTC could be the smartphone to do just that. FULL STORY >

We provide a quick roundup of the key stories gripping the tech world this month, as the HTC One (M8) launches in SA, Microsoft SA name its new MD and Amazon battles to keep its drones in the air. FULL STORY >

Sony's hoping to capitalise on the current social network trend of taking selfies, with its latest Xperia smartphone, the C3, which features the "world's best selfie cam". But what about the rest of the unit? FULL STORY >

BlackBerry returns from its 18 month hiatus with the local launch of its new entry-level Z3 smartphone, set to retail for R3 000 and gain some ground on competitors in the South African market. FULL STORY >