Ahead of its online developers conference later this month, a new video from Phonebloks serves to drum up interest in the potential applications that a modular phone can empower users to accomplish. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Geek News Highlights, sci-fi fans have much to look forward to, with Prometheus 2 in the works,the Wachowski’s at it again and a new X-Men Days of Future Past trailer looking fantastic. FULL STORY >

TC has just unveiled its latest flagship offering, the One (M8), which features a newly designed 5” display as well as enhancements to its processor and Sense UI. Can this smartphone reverse HTC’s current downward spiral? FULL STORY >

Jaybird’s wireless Sportsband headphones are designed to combine high quality audio with sleek styling. As far as the latter goes, they’ve certainly hit the mark, but how does it fare as a mid-range music device? FULL STORY >

The local release date has been confirmed for Microsoft’s Xbox One, with September being pegged as the month in which South African fans will be able to purchase the console. FULL STORY >

Fujitsu unveiled its new Esprimo X line of all-in-one PCs featuring UC and power saving functionality as the manufacturer adopts a different approach to desktop computing. FULL STORY >

There are still some apps out there that are genuinely innovative and intriguing, such as Tempo Smart Calendar. In an interview with the co-founder, we find out why this app may offer users a much needed hand in the... FULL STORY >

The Taiwanese manufacturer unveiled the Desire 310, looking to offer the entire HTC smartphone experience in a cost-friendly package. FULL STORY >

Apple looks to introduce iOS 7 dashboard control panels to select cars in 2014, with more manufacturers set to follow. FULL STORY >

Sony set out to create a smaller version of its flagship device with the Z1 Compact. So has it been able to do so? The short answer is … Yes. FULL STORY >

The Steppa is MTN’s exclusive Android-powered budget smartphone. At a mere R499, it may have the potential to be a real game changer. FULL STORY >

To absolutely no-one’s surprise at all, Samsung unveiled its newest pinnacle of its smartphone range (at least for now), the Galaxy S5 at Mobile World Congress 2014. FULL STORY >

Mozilla forecasted the release of a range of cheap smartphones at MWC 2013. A year later, along with Spreadtrum, the company looks to make $25 smartphones a reality. FULL STORY >

In an effort to broaden its consumer base, Samsung has begun a trade-in programme to allow customers to purchase new smartphones and phablets at discounted prices. FULL STORY >

The E-Panda is the latest to join an already strong lineup of music and gaming headphones from Razer. We see how it lives up to the Kraken name. FULL STORY >