It was a difficult problem to crack, but scientists can at last explain why our teeth (usually) donÔÇÖt shatter after a lifetime of biting and chewing. FULL STORY >

Sky Map from Google is an Android app that allows you to discover and identify stars and other celestial objects in the night sky simply by pointing your phone upwards. The big news is that Google is about to launch an update to the app to make it even better. FULL STORY >

Vodacom released the HTC Magic before MTN could bring out their HTC Dream. Both run on GoogleÔÇÖs Android mobile platform. FULL STORY >

From monki punk via Boo! to Klassieke Chameleon, Chris Chameleon has traversed a diverse musical spectrum. TechSmart cornered him before he heads off on his European tour. FULL STORY >

An excellent companion for exercising, the wireless Jet Stream includes some nice extras too. FULL STORY >

Many people have spent their youth learning to study with the aid of mind maps. And now, as with so many things on the Net, mind mapping has gone collaborative. FULL STORY >

Samsung unveiled its first Android-powered smartphone this month, the I7500. FULL STORY >

There are South African alternatives popping up for a lot of the international Web 2.0 services out there. Think Muti vs Reddit, Zoopy vs YouTube and Afrigator vs Technorati. The latest is GatorPeeps. FULL STORY >

HP turns on the style with their Vivienne Tam designed netbook, managing to make computing look sexy. FULL STORY >

The path to finding smarter, more efficient ways to do things lead me to some fascinating sites. The extensive resources and tools that I found dealt primarily with good-to-know information, inspiring ideas and handy tips for those who are looking to make the routine... FULL STORY >

Tom ClancyÔÇÖs HAWX delivers an intense and authentic aerial combat experience by fully leveraging the benefits of the next-generation platform. The story begins in the year 2012. As the era of the nation-state draws quickly to a close, the rules of warfare evolve even more... FULL STORY >

An eerie green glow that has baffled sailors for ages is almost like a neon sea-based billboard selling sex for fireworms. FULL STORY >

AutoHotkey is a free, open-source utility for Windows. With it, you can automate almost anything on your PC by sending keystrokes and mouse clicks. FULL STORY >

Scientists say in an April issue of the journal Science, that large amounts of proteins clog up the neural connections in sleep-deprived brains. FULL STORY >

Seth RotherhamÔÇÖs blog 2oceansvibe strutted away with six awards at this yearÔÇÖs SA Blog Awards, held last month in Cape Town. TechSmart caught up with him to catch some tips on blogging, his favourite blogs and making money. FULL STORY >