ABI Research’s latest research reveals that Samsung and Apple successfully managed to fend off the threat of low-cost smartphone vendors for yet another quarter. FULL STORY >

Nvidia’s portable gaming effort, the Shield, will apparently be launching Stateside at the end of this month. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has addressed its indie problem, announcing a dramatic shift from previous policies which should enable developers to more easily create games for its next console. FULL STORY >

LG launches its second generation Optimus range locally, kicking off with the Optimus L7 II and Optimus L5 II. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: next Tomb Raider will be accompanied by new comic, more Dragon Age: Inquisition details emerge and new Saints Row 4 trailer released. FULL STORY >

Toyota announces a special limited edition Hilux bakkie range dubbed the Dakar Edition. FULL STORY >

Google has unveiled its answer to Apple’s AirPlay in the form of Chromecast, an HDMI dongle which is aimed at making any TV instantly smarter. FULL STORY >

Nvidia showcases some of the graphical capabilities of its next-generation mobile CPUs via two demos. FULL STORY >

While the pro level DSLRs garner the glory, the entry level models are really photography’s unsung heroes, responsible for introducing new shooters to the craft. One such luminary is the EOS 700D. FULL STORY >

Making the switch from Windows to Mac has become a bit more enticing for PC users of late due to the critical reception of Windows 8. Here is an account of our initial experience. FULL STORY >

After the recent introduction of the cost-price Iconia B1 tablet, Acer has launched another Android tablet in South Africa - the 7.9" Iconia A1. FULL STORY >

Research unearthed by the Digital Media and Marketing Association and Echo Consultancy has found that South African internet users are growing, creating a more compelling reason for online advertisers to pay attention. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces its newest smartphone in the Lumia range - the Lumia 625. FULL STORY >

WeChat may be the relatively new kid on the instant messaging block, at least locally, but the company has already reported some very favourable growth in a short amount of time. FULL STORY >

The lack of new product announcements during its fiscal Q3 2013 has led to a drop in profits for the second quarter in a row for Apple. FULL STORY >