Tech titan Google has purchased internet-connected smoke detectors and thermostats maker Nest for a significant $3.2 billion (R32 billion). FULL STORY >

As one of the new intellectual properties to grace the PS4, Knack is a fun and enjoyable romp that shows plenty of promise. FULL STORY >

In the battle of the sexes, it seems you win some and you lose some. Here’s how men and women’s heads are so very different, yet oh so similar. FULL STORY >

TechSmart brings you the top 5 most anticipated movie releases for 2014. FULL STORY >

UCT will host the Hacking Health 2014 healthcare innovation hackathon in Cape Town on 24 & 25 January 2014. FULL STORY >

Not everyone is blessed with the latest in-car infotainment system. Parrot’s Asteroid Mini is an elegant solution that fills this gap. FULL STORY >

As big fans of Fujifilm’s X-E1 mirrorless, we wondered how well the cheaper X-A1 would fare. FULL STORY >

For a quick fix of steaming Joe there’s not much that beats the convenience of new capsule coffee machines. Delonghi built a great one. FULL STORY >

We recently had Pentax’s new flagship, the 24 megapixel K-3, to shoot with. Here are five features we liked best (and a few we didn’t). FULL STORY >

Sony has once again pushed the boundaries with the Alpha 7R full-frame mirrorless camera. Is it a game-changer? FULL STORY >

2014 is set to become an interesting year for gamers, says Pippa as she stares into her crystal ball. FULL STORY >

Deep Fried Man is forced to admit that his television might be smarter than him. FULL STORY >

Is Apple's iPhone 5c nothing more than 2012 tech dressed up in a restyled polycarbonate suit? FULL STORY >

Gran Turismo 6 races onto the PS3. Can it run circles 'round GT5 and its racing simulation competition? FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Nintendo announces Super Smash Bros 4, new trailers emerge for Thief and Lego The Hobbit and Broken Sword 5 coming to PS Vita. FULL STORY >