Want to see how a an Oscar-winning film is captured? Fox Searchlight offers some insight into the inspired tracking shots from Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). FULL STORY >

Due to growing demand amongst resellers for assistance in establishing themselves as cloud businesses, WestconGroup Southern Africa has further bolstered its Microsoft technical support skills with a key appointment in this area. FULL STORY >

Times are indeed looking up for the local comic book scene. A case in point is the presence of a stand and a whole range of events dedicated to the SA scene at this year’s Design Indaba, to be held in Cape Town. FULL STORY >

Game soundtracks are often ideal accompaniments for the working day, particularly those where providing sweeping orchestral music has been lifted to an artform. Below are a pick of five of the best soundtracks that you may wish to add to your working life. FULL STORY >

In this week’s GNR - New DLC available for Alien:Isolation, Dying Light developers tease new enhancements and more Rise of the Tomb Raider details. FULL STORY >

In light of Microsoft’s recent announcements, it seemed a good time to take a fresh look at the company’s monolithic console, the Xbox One. FULL STORY >

Adidas Energy Boost 2 ESM is the second incarnation of the Energy Boost shoes, featuring Adidas’ patented Boost technology. They screamed to be tested. FULL STORY >

Spot may be named after a dog, but the new smaller quadrupedal robot from Boston Dynamics looks and moves like anything but. FULL STORY >

Got no one to snuggle up with come Valentine's Day? Well Microsoft has just rolled out an Xbox One update to enhance its game hubs and party chat features to keep you covered. FULL STORY >

One of the worst kept secrets in the camera world has been that Canon has at least one ultra-high resolution full-frame DSLR up its sleeve, and the company has officially delivered. FULL STORY >

Pippa is at long last considering a gaming tattoo. But which one will it be? FULL STORY >

A short wait after its Nokia mobile acquisition, Microsoft launches the newly branded Lumia 535 in SA to target cost-savvy users. FULL STORY >

After taking much heat following Windows 8 in 2012, plus going through a recent CEO change, Microsoft came out swinging with an impressive Windows 10 event last night. FULL STORY >

This week's Geek News has a little bit of everything, with a new short film from Adidas, a rumoured X Files return to TV and a scientifically designed tattoo. FULL STORY >

If all else fails, there are always movies to cheer you up, and 2015 looks jam-packed with some awesome new releases. Movie fundi Spling picks the best of the lot. FULL STORY >