A crowd-funding drive is underway to develop Heml.is, a messaging app that its founders claim will offer unbreakable levels of privacy. FULL STORY >

Microsoft announces the time frame for the release of its Windows 8 update dubbed Windows 8.1. FULL STORY >

SanDisk’s Extreme USB 3.0 flash drive costs a pretty penny but offers Usain Bolt like transfer speeds, data encryption and password protection for your money. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Destiny’s E3 walkthrough video is made available, Sierra ventures to Kickstarter, and Saints Row celebrates Independence Day. FULL STORY >

Naamsa releases its latest vehicle sales figures, revealing which were the best selling cars in South Africa last month. FULL STORY >

IHS iSuppli presents its research on the global shipment figures for the top notebook PC original design manufacturers during Q1 2013. FULL STORY >

Smaller eight inch tablets may well be the portable, go-to tablet size of choice in the years ahead, according to NPD DisplaySearch. FULL STORY >

Audi showcases its newly available and forthcoming RS models for 2013. FULL STORY >

In part 2 of this week's packed Gaming News Round-up: gameplay for Call of Duty Ghosts shows itself, Tom Clancy's The Division is announced, and Assassin's Creed 4 flies a Black Flag. FULL STORY >

Samsung reveals its new Galaxy S4 zoom camera phone that aims to bring compact camera functionality to the smartphone. FULL STORY >

A 16 year old South African was amongst the recently announced ninety regional finalists for the largest online science fair in the world, the Google Science Fair. FULL STORY >

So you've finally been awarded a seat on the board of directors. How do you celebrate: By giving to charity? Don't be silly. You opt for one of these Top 5 large executive saloons, of course. FULL STORY >

HP has announced a Mobile Point of Sale POS Solution for retail and hospitality businesses, consisting of its ElitePad and an extension jacket. FULL STORY >

ABI Research asserts that Samsung and Intel's Tizen OS will become the fifth biggest mobile platform during 2013. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: FIFA 14 gameplay footage is revealed, Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 shows its colours and Deus Ex The Fall is announced. FULL STORY >