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 >

Having showcased its flagship Galaxy device earlier in the year, Samsung has now unveiled the lesser specced S5 Mini to attract Android users in the mid-range market. FULL STORY >

The Mini Jambox from Jawbone is an exquisitely beautiful portable speaker with a surprisingly crisp and sharp performance to match. Is that enough to set it apart in an already saturated market? FULL STORY >

Huawei upped the bar and threw down the gauntlet to its competition once again last night, launching its latest 5” LTE smartphone, the Ascend P7. FULL STORY >

With these mid-range masters, you’ll be wondering exactly why your mates are dropping R10k on a smartphone. FULL STORY >

Microsoft continues its push with Android powered devices by unveiling the Dual-SIM Nokia X2, priced at a competitive and wallet-friendly €100 (R1 440). FULL STORY >

Microsoft has announced its plan to increase the free storage capacity available to all OneDrive users, offering 15 GB to non-subscribers, and 1 TB to Office 365 subscribers. FULL STORY >

Next-gen consoles live and die by the allure of their (exclusive) titles – just ask Nintendo – and recent further details being released about one game in particular may point to the Xbox One having a particularly alluring contender in its... FULL STORY >

Amazon's new Fire Phone is a 4.7" device with dynamic perspective 3D viewing and intuitive augmented reality to purchase products. Can the company now make a dent in the smartphone market too? FULL STORY >

In this week’s GNR: E3 shows its strength, Batman: Arkham Knight boasts a batmobile and more details on Dragon Age: Inquisition come to the fore. FULL STORY >

One of the biggest surprises of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) so far has come from Nintendo itself, which rolled out one pleasant surprise after the next. FULL STORY >