Not being into games may make most self-respecting geeks think less of you, but it does have its perks, writes Deep Fried Man. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Batman: Arkham Origins DLC emerges, a Lego The Hobbit game is announced and Ashes Cricket 2013 is cancelled. FULL STORY >

I realise that this is meant to be a tech column, so I hope you forgive me because rather than writing about technology this time round I have decided to focus on BlackBerry instead. FULL STORY >

A SatSleeve, which brings satellite connectivity to the commonly used iPhone, is now being made available locally. FULL STORY >

Whether your firelighting skills range from forging an occasional braai all the way up to being able show Bear Grylls a trick or two, technology is at hand to help you make a fire in a jiffy. FULL STORY >

Taking our cue from a slew of bespeckled celebrities, here's some examples of how you can not only earn some much needed style points, but also increase your perceived level of intelligence. FULL STORY >

November and December are jackpot months for gamers, ushering in several super hot blockbuster titles. Here are our picks. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Call of Duty: Ghosts, Battlefield 4, Titanfall and Killzone Shadow Fall blast forth with trailers, while Assassin’s Creed Liberation wends its way to the PlayStation Network. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up Ubisoft delays Watch Dogs, SOMA coming to scare you shirtless and Ratchet and Clank: Into the Nexus will gift purchasers with a free game. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Thief sneaks onto centre stage, Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag gets a season pass and an old gem makes a comeback. FULL STORY >

Samsung unveils its new Galaxy Round smartphone which packs a curved display. FULL STORY >

They innovate with tech, but the real geniuses at Apple are in the marketing department, writes Deep Fried Man. FULL STORY >

Choosing five favourite beers from the ever-expanding menu available in South Africa is a tough challenge. Of course, that being said, everyone has their go-to beers – here are the top choices for five pleasing pints around the country. FULL STORY >

Wondering what is showing at the movies during October? Wonder no more! Movie fundi Spling has the low-down on the top movies (and DVDs) for the month. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up - Splinter Cell: Blacklist receives some DLC love, Cut the Rope 2 is coming soon, and Kiefer Sutherland will be Snake in the next Metal Gear Solid. FULL STORY >