In this week's Tech News Round-up the successful bidder for Nortel's extensive patent portfolio is revealed, whilst the Android golden goose continues to lay royalty eggs for the Redmond software giant. FULL STORY >

In Part 2 of our weekly gaming news round-up; Wii U to target FPS market, new Halo novel named and Minecraft patch 1.7 goes live. FULL STORY >

Microsoft signs yet another patent agreement with a manufacturer utilising the Android mobile operating system, raking in more royalties. FULL STORY >

Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 packs a powerful processing punch in a thin-and-light body. FULL STORY >

Microsoft concludes yet another patent agreement with a company utilising Android. FULL STORY >

A new iPhone and iPod Touch accessory by apptoyz brings augmented shooting action to your Apple device. FULL STORY >

Samsung introduces its new Deep Foam washing machine range, rated as the most energy efficient in the world. FULL STORY >

Sony confirms that a new PS3 model is on the way for Japan, sporting less weight and some minor adjustments. FULL STORY >

CPU and GPU maker AMD unveils its new set of OpenCL software development tools and solutions. FULL STORY >

We take a look at some of the major new gaming announcements unveiled last week at the E3 gaming expo in L.A. FULL STORY >

IT security solutions provider Kaspersky Lab releases the first Maintenance Pack for its Endpoint Security 8 for Smartphone. FULL STORY >

South African companies trying to sweat their aging technology assets may actually be losing money instead of saving it. This according to Intel SA FULL STORY >

Secure content and threat management solutions developer, Kaspersky Lab, presents Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Linux-operating PCs. FULL STORY >

French publisher Ubisoft announces five new titles in development for Nintendo's new Wii U console. FULL STORY >

At E3 last night Nintendo unveiled its new Wii U, a new controller which doubles as a tablet and entertainment remote. FULL STORY >