In what could turn out to be ill thought out move. Microsoft is planning to double the number of promoted ads on its Windows 10 start menu following a July-slated OS update. FULL STORY >

Named the Gboard, this latest iOS-specific offering from Google allows users to search as well as send GIFs from their keyboard. FULL STORY >

In order to engage in effective partnerships, government needs to appreciate that there are countless competing investment opportunities around the globe and should immediately start working much harder to create a stable environment favourable to... FULL STORY >

It appears as if Motorola is trying to do one better than LG, as reports and leaked images suggest they are working on modular design and components for their 2016 Moto X devices. FULL STORY >

After previewing its new AI platform to select media last week, Viv makes its global debut at TechCrunch Disrupt NY. FULL STORY >

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is pleased to announce the availability of recent updates to the popular Smart-UPS On-Line products from APC. The SURT2000XLI will be replaced by the upgraded SRT2200XLI and the SURTD3000XLI will be replaced by the... FULL STORY >

In a recent policy update, PayPal will be eliminating its Purchase Protection cover for users funding online campaigns, citing project failure rates. FULL STORY >

Keen on plugging in some high priced headphones into your Raspberry Pi? Pi 2 Design's recently funded Hybrid Tube Amp should do the trick. FULL STORY >

With sources close to the matter, BuzzFeed News is reporting that LinkedIn has been talking to publishers about creating its own Instant Articles feature like Facebook. FULL STORY >

Happening this weekend (7-8 May), FanCon: Cape Town Comic Con details its international lineup of guests, all of whom a wealth of experience in the comic book industry. FULL STORY >

The creators behind Siri, Viv labs, are reportedly readying a new AI system that they say revolutionises users ability to "interface with everything". FULL STORY >

According to IDC's research, Q1 2016 saw one of the smallest year-on-year increases for smartphone sales in some time, with Lenovo and Xiaomi taking the biggest dips. FULL STORY >

Cell C is pleased to announce the commercial availability of its next generation broadband technology, LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town from today. FULL STORY >

According to Qualcomm, any fears that smartphone fast charging technology and USB-C ports do not mix, do not apply to their fast charging solution. FULL STORY >

As expected, the mobile division of Microsoft has taken another hit in the company's latest quarterly earnings report, with a 46% drop in revenue. FULL STORY >