In this week's Gaming News Round-up: the first trailer for the forthcoming Need for Speed The Run is released, with the Diablo III launch window and first NCIS-based game also announced. FULL STORY >

Global networking leader Cisco has launched its enterprise focused tablet, the Cius, locally. FULL STORY >

The latest Optimus from LG offers 3D viewing and camera functionality, along with a screen and build we couldn't get enough of. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google buys German group buying site DailyDeal, to gain a group buying presence in Europe. FULL STORY >

Norwegian browser developer Opera Software acquires the American mobile app platform company Handster Inc, in order to strengthen its mobile store offering. FULL STORY >

Toshiba has launched two new products, a 10.1 Android tablet, and a new notebook that boasts glasses-free 3D. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up Activision unveils its plans for a special PlayStation Move bundle edition of its upcoming GoldenEye 007: Reloaded and the first official Max Payne 3 trailer is released. FULL STORY >

The world's first Bluetooth enabled, global, handheld satellite phone has been launched in South Africa. FULL STORY >

You know a game is going to be compelling when a prolific author of action adventure novels like James Rollins confesses quite publicly to taking a break from writing books to play it, and Resistance 3 certainly grabs you from the get go. FULL STORY >

Flash memory cards manufacturer SanDisk experiences significant market growth in the Middle East and Africa MEA region. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: there are six releases emanating from Activision Blizzard over the next three years and Deus Ex: Human Revolution DLC on the way. FULL STORY >

Samsung South Africa and News24 today announced the development of the first locally developed Smart TV application in Africa. FULL STORY >

Samsung's newly announced SE-208BW optical drive does double duty as a smart media hub, enabling users to wirelessly stream and play CDs and DVDs on numerous devices. FULL STORY >

South African paramedics responding to serious accidents are being provided with life-saving information through Helivac Assist, a first-of-its-kind centralised database that enables paramedics to access patient info. FULL STORY >

SA mobile advertising market expansion is driven by smartphone growth of 21% over the past quarter, according to InMobi latest Mobile Insights report. FULL STORY >