Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction, mostly inspired by 19th century (Victorian Era) imagery. It’s often set in alternate history; a fantasy world or even futuristic setting where steam power is the dominant technology. On the menu today is two Steampunk... FULL STORY >

Samsung is set to release the Chromebook 2, an update to the successful first iteration, complete with a faux stitched leather top cover and Chrome OS. FULL STORY >

The crowdfunding platform announced that it has officially passed the $1 billion mark in pledges, coming from 5.7 million backers worldwide. This landmark comes a little less than five years since the organisation’s launch in 2009. FULL STORY >

A surprising new report reveals that it is Android that is king of the tablet hill at the moment, rather than iOS tablets, all thanks to low cost devices and first time users. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: A new, extensive making of video for The Last of Us is revealed, The Order 1886 boasts a new trailer and Nintendo to discontinue Wii and DS Wi-Fi connection service. FULL STORY >

With so much going on at the 2014 Mobile World Congress, something is bound to fall through the cracks. This is our roundup of the products on display that you may have missed. FULL STORY >

To absolutely no-one’s surprise at all, Samsung unveiled its newest pinnacle of its smartphone range (at least for now), the Galaxy S5 at Mobile World Congress 2014. FULL STORY >

he latest wearable offering from Samsung is set to debut at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The biggest change sees the company favouring a Tizen-based OS over Android for the new Gear 2 and Neo. 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 >

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 >

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 >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: the Titanfall beta is out today; Flappy Bird creator speaks out, and why don’t you Evolve? FULL STORY >

The fate of the Chinese lunar rover seemed sealed ever since it went into a hibernation mode on 25 January, but communication has been re-established and there is hope of salvaging Jade Rabbit. 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 >

This week we focus on action anime, but not just any type of action anime - specifically the sub-genre we like to call Girls with Guns. There is nothing more interesting than watching women with guns fighting it out, be it as good guys or baddies. FULL STORY >