Microsoft concludes patent agreements with two more Android OEMs, Acer and ViewSonic, getting royalties from their Android-running smartphones and tablets. FULL STORY >

CPU maker Intel is reportedly also pondering a move to Android or Windows Phone OS, as it will temporarily discontinue work on its MeeGo mobile OS. FULL STORY >

One of Canada's largest patent licensing and intellectual property development companies, MOSAID Technologies, acquires 2000 Nokia Standards-Essential wireless patents. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: Sony announces that its PSN network is back on the winning track and some free Red Dead Redemption DLC is coming. FULL STORY >

Lenovo's IdeaPad Tablet K1 has joined the ever growing list of 10-inch Android-based devices available in SA. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: EA stops Porsche cars from being available to players of the forthcoming Forza Motorsport 4, whilst Kanye West is headlining the Call of Duty XP convention. FULL STORY >

Nintendo launches new Wii bundle and streamlined Wii for spring 2011. FULL STORY >

The Targus XXL Clamshell notebook case succeeds admirably at providing a comfortable and protective carrying solution for desktop replacement and large notebooks. FULL STORY >

Olympus's new PEN E-P3 camera has an abundance of features that belie its compact size. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up: Android OEMs and competitors chip in on Google's Motorola Mobility purchase while Nokia plans big MWC 2012 showcase. FULL STORY >

StumbleUpon has launched a new explore box that it hopes will make web discovery more focused. FULL STORY >

Finnish phone giant Nokia and the Department of Science and Technology sign a memorandum of understanding, concerning collaborative efforts for local ICT projects. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone and tablet maker Research In Motion reveals BlackBerry Management Center, a free service that enables SMEs to centrally manage and protect BlackBerry smartphones in the cloud. FULL STORY >

The Miro 2011 IP Convergence Conference, held earlier this month in Midrand, has been met with enthusiastic praise from exhibitors and attendees. FULL STORY >

Nokia South Africa has launched its new version of Maps, and makes a convincing case for why traffic management is more important than ever. FULL STORY >