Before delving into Microsoft’s Garage and hardware Labs, a quick detour was in order, to revisit the future, how science fiction has already become fact, and then consider the next big thing in computing. FULL STORY >

Facebook had a strong presence at AfricaCom 2016 in Cape Town, in line with its commitment to fostering a strong relationship with its connectivity partners and application developers across Africa. FULL STORY >

Griezmann to Take Pitch by Storm in Special Edition evoSPEED SL-S. FULL STORY >

Samsung’s new HW-K950 Atmos Soundbar has been designed for every TV viewer who has dreamed of experiencing the cinema quality sound of Dolby Atmos technology, but would prefer to minimise the number of speakers mounted... FULL STORY >

Although we would have preferred a more definitive release date, Microsoft has confirmed that its slimmer Xbox One console will be available in SA early next year. FULL STORY >

A long awaited feature. Now video calling is a thing on WhatsApp. FULL STORY >

When we first saw the ten second teasers for Ghost in the Shell, we mentioned we were quietly optimistic. Our optimism seems to be well founded with an official trailer seeing the light of day. FULL STORY >

The second part of the behind the scenes look at Microsoft Research focused on practicalities, with the potential of predicting weather phenomena, the future of growing food and placing data centres in unexpected locations being among some... FULL STORY >

Facebook is having its first FbStart event in Africa on Tuesday, 15 November at AfricaCom 2016 in Cape Town – one of the largest and influential Africa-focused tech events in the world. FULL STORY >

With the foundations laid, and its renewed culture explained, Microsoft’s attention on our tour then turned to its research department. Here is where we began to see Microsoft’s promise that it had become more innovative take more tangible... FULL STORY >

Most organisations have more idle IT assets than they need and very few know how many there are and where they are located. Implementing a mature IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) program will enable an organisation to reduce the number of surplus and idle... FULL STORY >

Microsoft’s Underground Tour, which TechSmart was invited to attend, held many gems. One of these was a frank and illuminating discussion on company culture, as Microsoft walked us through how, and why, today’s Microsoft has changed... FULL STORY >

To get an indepth behind the scenes view of Microsoft in action, TechSmart was invited to spend some time with the company from its headquarters in Seattle. Ryan Noik reports back. FULL STORY >

25AM has strengthened its management team by promoting Bianca Quinn-Diavastos to Managing Director FULL STORY >

Leading ICT Solutions provider, Huawei, today celebrated the send-off ceremony of their first Seeds for the Future students from South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Telecommunication’s and Postal Services... FULL STORY >