ABC News reports on Sophia, a robot with human features that has been granted citizenship during this week in Saudi Arabia. It was soon met with backlash, however, seeing that the robot, Sophia, is said to now have more rights... FULL STORY >

“How We Will Pay”* study shows consumers who own wearables buy more, prefer cashless purchases and view devices as eliminating buying friction. FULL STORY >

HMD Global's nostalgic feature phone has a 3G version, which is currently on sale in the States. FULL STORY >

Bitdefender, a leading global cyber security technology company, has appointed Rectron as an authorised distributor of its range of consumer products to the Southern African region which includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. FULL STORY >

LG's latest offering is a bit of a mixed bag, with flagship stylings and a combination of mid-range and entry-level specifications. FULL STORY >

With the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China currently underway in Beijing, China, a novel way to show appreciation of President Xi Jinping’s leadership has emerged. FULL STORY >

Google brings its Instant Apps to the Play Store, allowing users to give apps a test run before committing to a full install. FULL STORY >

Detailed at this week's Samsung Developer Conference, the company announces the second iteration of its digital assistant. FULL STORY >

The mobile tech manufacturer is continuing its push into 5G with a successful test of its X50 modem, as well as a new reference design for a 5G smartphone. FULL STORY >

With Mobile AI the key focus, Huawei debuted three new phones in Munich today, with the trio set to land locally in early November. FULL STORY >

Following the release of the iPhone X and its Face ID interface, Apple is reportedly porting the technology to all its new phones next year. FULL STORY >

The Chinese latest flagship will be unveiled on 16 October in Munich. Here's five things we want it to sport, when it's revealed. FULL STORY >

Core Group today announced the launch of Fitbit’s first smartwatch in South Africa. Fitbit Ionic, the world’s first truly cross-platform high-end smartwatch, with industry leading battery life, is available immediately from retailers... FULL STORY >

Still slated for a 20 October release, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are available for pre-order online, starting at R13 499. FULL STORY >

While the South Korean company's execs are embroiled in controversy, their sales continue to improve, with another record setting quarterly projection driven by the Galaxy Note 8. FULL STORY >