Due to Edward Snowden’s revelations, for the first time in twenty years, federal agencies have been asked to stay away from Def Con. FULL STORY >

Nokia aims to put the MEGA back in megapixel with the unveiling of the much rumoured Lumia 1020 smartphone, which sports a massive 41 MP rear-facing camera. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: GTA V and Assassin's Creed IV receive gameplay videos, it’s Steam sale time, plus a new Ratchet and Clank coming. FULL STORY >

Telkom Mobile announces its new SIM-SONKE prepaid per second tariff plan that offers best-in-town value for mobile users. FULL STORY >

More details have been released about what is claimed to be a near-certain imminent release of Samsung’s Galaxy Note III. FULL STORY >

IT consulting company Gartner has reported that worldwide PC shipments have declined for the fifth year in a row, highlighting a disturbing trend for the PC market. FULL STORY >

Apple has been found guilty of price fixing, losing the anti-trust case lodged against it by the US Department of Justice. FULL STORY >

A crowd-funding drive is underway to develop Heml.is, a messaging app that its founders claim will offer unbreakable levels of privacy. FULL STORY >

Microsoft announces the time frame for the release of its Windows 8 update dubbed Windows 8.1. FULL STORY >

The deadline for submissions for the 2013 MTN Business App of the Year Awards has been extended to next Monday, 15 July 2013. FULL STORY >