Qualcomm says that mobile gaming systems, the likes of powerful tablets and smartphones will eliminate the need for dedicated gaming consoles in due course. FULL STORY >

Local telecommunications giant Vodacom has been awarded with the PCI DSS Merchant Level 1 compliance certification, a local first for a telecommunications company. FULL STORY >

The Sony Vita will only be launched next year, while the Nintendo will receive a price cut this week. FULL STORY >

Google+ has implemented a new feature, aimed at making it easier to invite friends by sending them a link. FULL STORY >

AMD have launched its latest software development kit to enable developers to take advantage of its Accelerated Processing Units. FULL STORY >

Redmond-based software giant Microsoft, is reportedly making a substantially greater amount of money from Android royalties than from its own mobile operating system. FULL STORY >

The public relations mudslinging kicks off as Google pulls a Noam Chomsky, claiming the existence of a sinister patent conspiracy against Android. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up, Sony Ericsson is reportedly tinkering away on a 3D smartphone, whilst the Kodak vs. Apple & RIM trial hits a snag. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has put $250 000 up for grabs for professionals and hobbyists who build the best cyber security solution. FULL STORY >

Like Google+, professional networking site, LinkedIn is also growing at an unprecedented rate. FULL STORY >