At Microsoft's Build developers conference, held last month in Anaheim, California, the world got its first glimpse of the next iteration of the planet's number one operating system - Windows 8. FULL STORY >

mLab SA, a new regional lab for mobile technology entrepreneurs, application developers and innovators, was recently launched at The Innovation Hub, Pretoria. FULL STORY >

Skype has now officially become a division within the Redmond-based software behemoth Microsoft. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up, Duke Nukem blasts his way onto Google's Android platform, whilst Nintendo hits a sales milestone for the DS handheld. FULL STORY >

Gartner has reported that 91.8 million PCs had been shipped in the third quarter of the year, a 3.2% increase compared to last year. FULL STORY >

Apple has made the latest edition of its mobile OS, iOS 5 available to download for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. FULL STORY >

Finnish phone maker Nokia pulls the wraps off yet another Symbian operating smartphone, the Nokia 603. FULL STORY >

Bluestacks takes their concept of running your Android apps in Windows and turns it into reality with the release alpha of its Cloud Connect app player. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has revealed that support for LTE networks and dual-core processors is coming to its Windows Phone OS. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry holding company Research In Motion unveils its new BlackBerry Tag functionality that will feature in NFC-equipped BlackBerry 7 OS-operating smartphones. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google releases the latest distribution figures for its Android mobile operating system. FULL STORY >

Toshiba brings its AT100 tablet to market, offering full-sized port options, but at a cost to size. FULL STORY >

The Toshiba Satellite L755 may be mid-range, but it still boasts some impressive features, performance and add-ons. FULL STORY >

Dell has launched the Vostro V131, which is firmly aimed at catering for highly mobile business users. FULL STORY >

Besides its new iPhone 4S, Apple also announced its updated iPod touch and iPod nano. FULL STORY >