Deep Fried Man reflects on Facebook's decision to pay $19 billion for an app that cost him $1, FULL STORY >

The 28” 4K monitor from Samsung debuted alongside a host of similarly displayed units at CES 2014. As the top-tier model, will it tempt consumers into parting with their hard earned cash? FULL STORY >

Samsung is set to release the Chromebook 2, an update to the successful first iteration, complete with a faux stitched leather top cover and Chrome OS. FULL STORY >

A surprising new report reveals that it is Android that is king of the tablet hill at the moment, rather than iOS tablets, all thanks to low cost devices and first time users. 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 >

he latest wearable offering from Samsung is set to debut at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The biggest change sees the company favouring a Tizen-based OS over Android for the new Gear 2 and Neo. 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 >

In arguably this year’s most eye-raising acquisition to date, Facebook has acquired popular messaging service WhatsApp for a cool $19 billion (R190 billion). FULL STORY >

A recent report from research firm Gartner notes that smartphone sales has overtaken feature phone sales for the first time ever. FULL STORY >

Forget about giving all your money to the Seattle Coffee shop; coffee making machines have lifted the convenience of a self-made cup of brew to an artform, provided that you have the right machine. Here are some of the best. FULL STORY >

Some of the most useful gadgets can be imminently useful in a variety of scenarios, but for the ultimate convenience, a multi-tool is a must have. Question is, which one should you get? FULL STORY >

Motorola Solutions’ Safer Cities event in Cape Town highlighted the importance of more efficient use of technology to ensure that the cities in which people live are both more smartly managed and safer. FULL STORY >

For the high flyer who needs to get from point A to point B in blistering time, without sparing comfort or the bells and whistles, we present our Top 5 super saloons. FULL STORY >

The American tech community has asked the public to join The Day We Fight Back. This day, to be held tomorrow, 11 February, is a direct result of the online community’s outrage over unauthorised government surveillance. FULL STORY >

In this week’s GNR: More PS4s now locally available, the Castlevania media onslaught continues and Assassin’s Creed 4 DLC Freedom Cry to be a stand alone playable game in its own right. FULL STORY >