This week in the Tech News Round-up, Nokia is reportedly using dual-core processors for some of its first Windows Phone OS devices, whilst a quad-core AMD notebook processor might be on the way. FULL STORY >

Intel's head of software speaks out against Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 OS and the programs it will support. FULL STORY >

Kingston releases its fastest flash drive, the DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2, delivering blistering performance and improved power management. FULL STORY >

Google addresses a security flaw in its Android operating system said to have affected more than 90 percent of Android users. FULL STORY >

HP researchers demonstrate new uses of the elusive fourth fundamental circuit element, the memristor. FULL STORY >

Ericsson reveals its Networked Society City Index with Singapore, Stockholm and Seoul claiming the top three places and Johannesburg flying the SA flag in this global tech ranking. FULL STORY >

Toshiba unveils its enhanced new Satellite L755 notebook, aimed squarely at the multimedia enthusiast. FULL STORY >

Local students walk away with international scholarships after demonstrating their scientific ideas at the recently held ISEF. FULL STORY >

GPU maker Nvidia reveals its latest midrange graphics card, the GeForce GTX 560, along with new drivers to tap some additional gaming performance from its GPUs. FULL STORY >

Sony starts restoring its PlayStation Network services around the globe, with services going online region by region. FULL STORY >