If numbers are anything to go by, then Blizzard's Overwatch is going to be a big hit. The developer thanked fans via Twitter following its open beta, which registered 9 million gamers. 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 >

After hearing about music photographer David Devo Oosthuizen’s favourite band (and place) to shoot, in the second part of our Canon Series he chats about the lens he can’t do without and some essential to non-high tech gear. FULL STORY >

After teasing images of Michael Fassbender in costume in August last year, the first trailer for the Assassin's Creed movie finally arrives. FULL STORY >

The popular social media platform has just gone through a redesign, as Instagram introduces a new logo and UI. FULL STORY >

WhatsApp introduces a new desktop app for users. It will work on any computer sporting Windows 8 and up, or Mac OS 10.9 and better. FULL STORY >

CD Projekt RED has crammed a ton of content into its latest DLC for The Witcher 3, with a reported 30 hours of gameplay and over 90 quests for gamers to tuck into. FULL STORY >

Video game characters go through a lot of tough times, getting shot at, punched, burnt, bitten, ripped apart and falling from dizzying heights. We run down which ones are in dire need of life insurance. FULL STORY >

Following allegations in a Gizmodo report yesterday, Facebook has addressed reports that the company actively suppressed conservative news stories in its trending section. 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 >

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 >

Perhaps taking a play out of Ubisoft's book, EA and DICE head back to World War I for their latest project - Battlefield 1. FULL STORY >

If you're a comic book fan and in the Cape Town area, then you'll likely be spending this weekend at FanCon. Try these five things when you get there. FULL STORY >