50 years ago, science fiction writer Isaac Asimov predicted that by 2014 robots will be common but not really clever. True, but there are a few darn smart ones around. FULL STORY >

Mozilla forecasted the release of a range of cheap smartphones at MWC 2013. A year later, along with Spreadtrum, the company looks to make $25 smartphones a reality. FULL STORY >

Sony has swung for the fences, showcasing its new super-thin 10” Android tablet, the Xperia Z2. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: New Thief trailer slips from the shadows, Wolfenstein: The New Order readies for release and a new Tony Hawk game is on the cards. FULL STORY >

Ken Levine has announced that Irrational Games as we knew it is no more, with Levine focusing his attention now on making a different kind of game. FULL STORY >

In an effort to broaden its consumer base, Samsung has begun a trade-in programme to allow customers to purchase new smartphones and phablets at discounted prices. FULL STORY >

The Geneva Motor Show kicks off on 6 March 2014, with the world’s largest manufacturers all looking to showcase their most innovative technologies, futuristic concepts and high octane machines. Here’s a list of some of the most... FULL STORY >

In arguably this year’s most eye-raising acquisition to date, Facebook has acquired popular messaging service WhatsApp for a cool $19 billion (R190 billion). FULL STORY >

Following its announcement last week that six South Africans had made it into the semi-finals of its Africa Connected competition, Google has now announced the ten finalists, amongst which one is a South African. FULL STORY >

The E-Panda is the latest to join an already strong lineup of music and gaming headphones from Razer. We see how it lives up to the Kraken name. FULL STORY >

Deputy Minister, Michael Masutha of the Department of Science and Technology to address delegates next month at the IT Leaders Africa Summit FULL STORY >

Kaspersky Internet Security – multi-device 2014 is a new security product that provides premium protection for the world’s most commonly-used devices. FULL STORY >

A recent report from research firm Gartner notes that smartphone sales has overtaken feature phone sales for the first time ever. FULL STORY >

There have been a number of terrific compacts begging for eye-time the past few weeks, with the most difficult decision being which should grace your hip. FULL STORY >

It is now being reported that Apple has designs on expanding beyond the living room, with sources detailing future plans of entering cardiac monitors and electric cars. FULL STORY >