While it was a departure from the innovation theme, another focus that vied for attention was no less fascinating, attention shifting to how technology in general and cloud in particular could be used for good. FULL STORY >

With Microsoft Research, the future of computing, and the hardware labs behind us, the next destination on the Microsoft Underground Tour was also one of the most inspiring. Named The Garage, this had nothing to do with cars and... FULL STORY >

It may not fill the Note 7-shaped void, but Samsung Mobile South Africa has a new S7 edge colour on the way - Blue Coral. FULL STORY >

After integrating new equipment on its self-driving electric cars, Tesla showcases how the new system works in a demo video. FULL STORY >

Is the Asus ROG GX800, the gaming notebook to end all gaming notebooks? The R129 999 price tag certainly suggests so. FULL STORY >

Feersum Engine: the multilingual chatbot for WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and more launched today at Botcon Africa 2016. FULL STORY >

Following their collaborative report on digital dislocation with Cisco, we spoke to BT's MD for sub-Saharan Africa, Oliver Fortuin, on why CIOs should be turning to the cloud to solve this growing issue. FULL STORY >

The next stop on the tour of Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, Washington, took us into Microsoft’s own Area 51, also known as its harware labs. FULL STORY >

Before delving into Microsoft’s Garage and hardware Labs, a quick detour was in order, to revisit the future, how science fiction has already become fact, and then consider the next big thing in computing. FULL STORY >

Contact centres need all the help they can get during the busy peak season, and gamification could be the answer, says Bruce von Maltitz, contact centre technology expert and co-founder of 1Stream. FULL STORY >

Debuting on 13 January 2017, the first trailer for Netflix's take on Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events lands online. FULL STORY >

With transistors as small as a water molecule according to Qualcomm, the company unveils its latest mobile chipset - the Snapdragon 835. FULL STORY >

Canon SA introduces the #selfieless movement to inspire South Africans to turn their selfie mode off to capture a selfless moment this festive season. FULL STORY >

High-powered, and fitted with a great camera, the Mate 9 shows Huawei is ready to go up against the top manufacturers, but still needs to improve on the premium feel. FULL STORY >

In its first year of existence, Rand Merchant Investment’s (RMI) club for fintech startup entrepreneurs, AlphaCode, has clocked up over a thousand members. FULL STORY >