In what is being viewed as the largest release in Windows Azure history, Microsoft South Africa has announced both the local market availability of Windows Azure and the preview of new Windows Azure services. FULL STORY >

Japan Display Inc. reveals a screen that sports a pixel density nearly double that of an iPhone 4S' Retina Display. FULL STORY >

Samsung has launched the highly anticipated Galaxy S3 to the South African market and showcased a number of innovative features packed into the svelte device. FULL STORY >

Google today announced that Google Map Maker will be available locally. FULL STORY >

It's a question we are getting more and more often: should I buy a tablet or ultrabook? Read on to find out. FULL STORY >

Sony's showing at E3 merged quality titles for both the PS3 and Vita with a noticeable focus on cross play functionality. FULL STORY >

This week, Microsoft unveiled a rather exciting new development, Xbox Smart Glass, which is aimed at bridging the divide between tablet devices and one's Xbox 360. FULL STORY >

Ahead of the Electronics Entertainment Expo taking place this week, Nintendo lifted the lid on the final version of its Wii U controller. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up, LucasArts announce Star Wars 1313, whilst it is revealed that Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is dropping early in 2013. FULL STORY >

Acer's Revo 70 takes off the gloves, puts up its fists, and make a sound argument why we shouldn't count the PC out for the count just yet. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone and tablet maker RIM unveils the new BlackBerry apps lab at the University of Pretoria. FULL STORY >

The convergence revolution is expected to bring a number of exciting developments in the not too distant future, according to Nashua Mobile. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: Kingdoms of Amalur developer shuts down, more delays are announced for top tier games and an interesting AR horror title for the 3DS is coming. FULL STORY >

With more than 100 000 apps available on the Android Market, we would like to help you get to the good ones first. FULL STORY >

Kidney stones, penguins and SA men hanging round a braai are all part of this month's SciNews. FULL STORY >