Coming to new Android phones soon, at least those that can support it, is Google’s Tango Augmented Reality (AR) technology. And the first consumer phone offering this on board, Lenovo’s Phab 2 Pro, has just been released FULL STORY >

Still sporting Android Wear, but now with a price tag six times more expensive than the predecessor. FULL STORY >

Following its highly-anticipated launch in international markets last month, LG’s most celebrated smartphone is set to arrive on South African shores on 7 November 2016. FULL STORY >

New startup program aims to unearth South Africa’s next fintech disruptor. FULL STORY >

Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Smart Africa Alliance. FULL STORY >

Mastercard in collaboration with Digitata Insights, a subsidiary of Digitata, recently launched a gamification campaign to educate South Africans on the benefits of making safe, secure and fast payments with Masterpass. FULL STORY >

The range of security threats are growing both in size and sophistication, and the chance of businesses being hit by an attack is ever more likely, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. FULL STORY >

Mastercard is partnering with General Motors (GM) and IBM to offer services that will allow customers to pay for their goods from the comforts of their cars, without opening your wallet. FULL STORY >

It appears BlackBerry still has a few security focused smartphones in the wings, as the company unveils its new DTEK60. It’s one of the most secure Android devices to date, says BlackBerry. FULL STORY >

Companies to bring secure contactless payments to millions of devices from Wearatec and other innovative manufacturers. FULL STORY >

Integration of Masterpass with digital wallets strengthens Mastercard vision to support all forms of secure digital commerce for cardholders. FULL STORY >

Smart cities have been viewed by sceptics as a futuristic concept with little evidence to suggest their coming to reality. However, smart cities, whether built from the ground up or the top down are coming. Therefore, while town planners and OEMs... FULL STORY >

Partnership will shift Africa to instant and secure digital payment solutions, says Ecobank. FULL STORY >

Receiving a relatively solid repair score of six out of ten in the process. FULL STORY >

Hisense may not be a household name on the local smartphone scene just yet, but if they release more great value for money devices like the Elegance, they soon will be. FULL STORY >