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 >

With the foundations laid, and its renewed culture explained, Microsoft’s attention on our tour then turned to its research department. Here is where we began to see Microsoft’s promise that it had become more innovative take more tangible... FULL STORY >

The PS4 Pro is on its way to South Africa, but an official launch date from PlayStation South Africa is still forthcoming. Nevertheless, several online retailers have it available for pre-order. These are the early listers. FULL STORY >

The increased use of robots threatens millions of jobs in developing countries, by undermining the advantage of low wages and facilitating the "reshoring" of industries back to industrialized countries, according to a new policy... FULL STORY >

Following Huawei's launch of the Mate 9 and Porsche Design Mate 9, we sat down with the company's VP of handsets to discuss the new devices and what their phablet future holds. FULL STORY >

Could a foldable smartphone distract from the Note 7's woes? FULL STORY >

The sequel to Dishonored is here. Will you choose Team Emily or Team Corvo? FULL STORY >

Microsoft’s Underground Tour, which TechSmart was invited to attend, held many gems. One of these was a frank and illuminating discussion on company culture, as Microsoft walked us through how, and why, today’s Microsoft has changed... FULL STORY >

To get an indepth behind the scenes view of Microsoft in action, TechSmart was invited to spend some time with the company from its headquarters in Seattle. Ryan Noik reports back. FULL STORY >

Taking out ads in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Post, Samsung apologises for the Galaxy Note 7's exploding batteries and the failed recall attempt. FULL STORY >

Official South African distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the immediate availability of the Samsung Xpress C480W Colour Laser Printer which has been designed to support multiple mobile devices and wireless... FULL STORY >

Leading ICT Solutions provider, Huawei, today celebrated the send-off ceremony of their first Seeds for the Future students from South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Telecommunication’s and Postal Services... FULL STORY >

After its launch, we spent a few hours in Marienplatz, Munich's city centre, putting the Huawei Mate 9 and its second gen Leica-certified dual camera through its paces. Here's what it yielded. FULL STORY >

In a game-changing move for a more eco-innovative future, adidas today unveiled the UltraBOOST Uncaged Parley running shoe; the first mass-produced footwear created using Parley Ocean... FULL STORY >

With Huawei making improvements across the board on its latest phablet, here's five that stood out for us in Munich at their A Step Ahead launch event. FULL STORY >