For cost-savvy consumers, a good smartphone these days is not hard to come by. These five low cost entry-level candidates, however, worked a bit harder to get noticed during 2016. FULL STORY >

Despite sporting a great camera and solid processor, the Xperia X compact from Sony has lost the crucial element that made its smaller flagship predecessors so enticing. FULL STORY >

Decision Intelligence leverages machine learning technology to increase approvals for genuine transactions and deliver overall better consumer shopping experience. FULL STORY >

Fitbit may pay between $34 and $40 million to acquire smartwatch maker Pebble. FULL STORY >

Initially released in 2013, Google Earth has updated its Timelapse tool to show the changes for any location across the globe over the past 32 years. FULL STORY >

Three South African startups have made it on the shortlist to becoming one of the 10 startups to be accelerated by leading international startup accelerator Startupbootcamp InsurTech in 2017. FULL STORY >

If you’re still a bit sour that the Note 7 blew up, and not interested in Huawei’s Mate 7 phablet (review), the V20 is the phone to seriously investigate. FULL STORY >

If you listen to the buzz on the internet, Martin Scorsese’s latest movie, Silence, is already tipped for an Oscar. The first trailer has been released and it looks about as dramatic as the topic it covers. FULL STORY >

From its Kickstarter origins in early 2014, Bragi's Dash earphones are now available in South Africa for R5 999. FULL STORY >

A forthcoming update will bring two Nexus-specific features to the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. FULL STORY >

Sigfox and its partner DFA announced the roll-out of the Sigfox network in South Africa – the largest economy and most industrialised nation on the African continent. FULL STORY >

Workonline Communications has seen the demand for remote peering services grow dramatically since partnering with the London Internet exchange, LINX, last year. FULL STORY >

According to reports, Apple is investigating the realm of smart glasses, with a device expected after 2018. FULL STORY >

Another solid offering from Sony, the Xperia XZ sports a great camera, but unfortunately lacks the special quality needed to stand out from the rest of the flagship pack. 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 >