The company behind the Telegram encrypted messaging platform has launched a new blogging site named Telegraph that does not require sign up or linking to social media to work. FULL STORY >

While the consumer tech world has been abuzz with excitement over Virtual Reality (VR) and its pioneers (Oculus Rift, for one), there are strong indications that Augmented Reality (AR) and ‘mixed reality’... FULL STORY >

While it was a departure from the innovation theme, another focus that vied for attention was no less fascinating, attention shifting to how technology in general and cloud in particular could be used for good. FULL STORY >

With Microsoft Research, the future of computing, and the hardware labs behind us, the next destination on the Microsoft Underground Tour was also one of the most inspiring. Named The Garage, this had nothing to do with cars and... FULL STORY >

Lurking in the shadows and striking with purpose, Dishonored 2 picks up where the original ended… with great aplomb. FULL STORY >

The next stop on the tour of Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, Washington, took us into Microsoft’s own Area 51, also known as its harware labs. FULL STORY >

Before delving into Microsoft’s Garage and hardware Labs, a quick detour was in order, to revisit the future, how science fiction has already become fact, and then consider the next big thing in computing. FULL STORY >

Facebook had a strong presence at AfricaCom 2016 in Cape Town, in line with its commitment to fostering a strong relationship with its connectivity partners and application developers across Africa. FULL STORY >

Griezmann to Take Pitch by Storm in Special Edition evoSPEED SL-S. FULL STORY >

Samsung’s new HW-K950 Atmos Soundbar has been designed for every TV viewer who has dreamed of experiencing the cinema quality sound of Dolby Atmos technology, but would prefer to minimise the number of speakers mounted... FULL STORY >

Although we would have preferred a more definitive release date, Microsoft has confirmed that its slimmer Xbox One console will be available in SA early next year. FULL STORY >

A long awaited feature. Now video calling is a thing on WhatsApp. FULL STORY >

When we first saw the ten second teasers for Ghost in the Shell, we mentioned we were quietly optimistic. Our optimism seems to be well founded with an official trailer seeing the light of day. FULL STORY >

The second part of the behind the scenes look at Microsoft Research focused on practicalities, with the potential of predicting weather phenomena, the future of growing food and placing data centres in unexpected locations being among some... FULL STORY >

Facebook is having its first FbStart event in Africa on Tuesday, 15 November at AfricaCom 2016 in Cape Town – one of the largest and influential Africa-focused tech events in the world. FULL STORY >