Forget about giving all your money to the Seattle Coffee shop; coffee making machines have lifted the convenience of a self-made cup of brew to an artform, provided that you have the right machine. Here are some of the best. FULL STORY >

With research stating that there are 7500 bacteria per swab on your keyboard, 2100 more than a toilet seat, don’t you think it’s about time to give it a good clean? Durable has solutions for this, and dirty PCs in general. FULL STORY >

South African comics still have a long way to go before making an international breakthrough, but SA’s star is on the rise with some fantastic creators who are currently working with US-based comic companies. Comic book guru Moray Rhoda investigates. FULL STORY >

Canon’s EOS 70D is not just a welcome followup to the 60D, it also surpasses its line and could serve as a viable alternative for the much loved 7D. FULL STORY >

Canon has unveiled its newest addition to its entry-level DLSR stable, the EOS 1200D. FULL STORY >

Nokia has announced the release of its first batch of SA-bound smartphones for 2014. This latest installment sees the arrival of the hot 6” Lumia 1520, and the cheaper Asha 500, 502 and 503 devices. FULL STORY >

Motorola Solutions’ Safer Cities event in Cape Town highlighted the importance of more efficient use of technology to ensure that the cities in which people live are both more smartly managed and safer. FULL STORY >

For the high flyer who needs to get from point A to point B in blistering time, without sparing comfort or the bells and whistles, we present our Top 5 super saloons. FULL STORY >

What are the sport and fitness goodies worthy of your attention this month? TechSmart investigates. FULL STORY >

Will Nokia be sticking it to Microsoft and unveil an Android powered device soon? It is rumoured that Nokia will be previewing a new Android OS powered smartphone at the World Mobile Congress, to be held in Barcelona, later this month. FULL STORY >

The American tech community has asked the public to join The Day We Fight Back. This day, to be held tomorrow, 11 February, is a direct result of the online community’s outrage over unauthorised government surveillance. FULL STORY >

Sony has decided to sell-off its Vaio PC and notebook division in a bid to stem major losses, along with a restructuring of its Bravia television division. FULL STORY >

In this week’s GNR: More PS4s now locally available, the Castlevania media onslaught continues and Assassin’s Creed 4 DLC Freedom Cry to be a stand alone playable game in its own right. FULL STORY >

Google has announced the twenty semi-finalists in the Africa Connected competition, and almost a third of them hail from South Africa. FULL STORY >

Finally, South Africa may be on the way to catching up with its broadband counterparts in the US, Europe and Asia. FULL STORY >