The world watches as shuttle Atlantis prepares to blast into space to mark the end of the iconic space shuttle program. FULL STORY >

HTC is purchasing its own graphics chip maker in a move that will also greatly expand its patent portfolio. FULL STORY >

Last month the United Nations released a report which counts internet access as a human right, instead of a privilege. FULL STORY >

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 >

LulzSec brings an end to its aggressive hacking spree after 50 days on the open ocean. FULL STORY >

In this week's gaming news round-up; L.A. Noire and Crysis 2 PC upgrades, Battlefield 3 classes revealed and Team Fortress 2 now free to play. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up we might see the iPhone 5 in September, whilst the Winklevoss twins settling their beef with Facebook. FULL STORY >

Mobile game developer PopCap Games to be sold for more than a billion dollars, buyer still a mystery. FULL STORY >

Google Books enters into a partnership with the British Library to digitise some 40 million pages of human history, and make it all fully searchable online. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up RIM gets sued by Dolby and Sony expands its VAIO ranges with the newly announced E Series. FULL STORY >

Swiss Charger provides iPhone users with a 3-in-1 case for their smartphone, which protects the device and charges its battery. FULL STORY >

Smart View app enables users to view images from a Samsung Smart TV or other input device on their mobile devices. FULL STORY >

TechSmart talks to Corrie Labuschagne, product and marketing manager for TVs at Samsung Electronics South Africa, about lack of 3D content, glasses-free 3D and internet on TV. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up Apple replaces RIM as the number 2 smartphone platform in the US, whilst possible acquisition reports fuel the tech rumour mill. 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 >