Having had one of its top financial quarters in recent years, the outlook for PayPal and e-commerce in general is on the up. To that end, the company has conducted a survey to discover what the local landscape is like. FULL STORY >

PayPal announced the launch of its PayPal Refunded Return service in South Africa, following the launch of the service in 33 countries and the findings from a recent study conducted by IPSOS for PayPal. FULL STORY >

Following the release of its in-game shader, emblem and limited edition shirt back in April, Bungie has confirmed that more than $1 million has been raised in the Nepal Relief effort. FULL STORY >

A free Wi-Fi project that has successfully taken root in Tshwane could set the pattern for social impact bonds in South Africa in which the private sector guarantees delivery of services, the public sector guarantees payment and... FULL STORY >

Biometric technology is increasingly becoming a part of everyday life. However, it still remains confined to specific applications, where the need for identity authentication is paramount. FULL STORY >

This week's geek news is dominated by stories revolving around the San Diego Comic-Con as our own Moray Rhoda prepares a panel discussion on the local comic book scene, images from Avengers: Age of Ultron emerge, Humble Bundle offers... FULL STORY >

Donna Palinhos, head of content and community at NATIVE, SA's largest independent digital marketing agency, provides the do's and don'ts of social media. FULL STORY >

In the latest Silicon Valley lawsuit Paypal and EBay is taking on Google, accusing the internet giants of stealing trade secrets. FULL STORY >

HP unveils two new webOS-running smartphones in this week's Tech News Round-up, whilst RIM plans to bring Android apps to the BlackBerry PlayBook. FULL STORY >

Hewlett-Packard reveals its webOS-running iPad rival, the TouchPad. FULL STORY >

PayPal introduces its own iPhone application for depositing cheques. FULL STORY >

Windows Phone 7 OS is released to manufacturing (RTM) in this week's Tech News Round-up, while the local social network The Grid goes global and SA's first free two-way SMS service is launched. FULL STORY >

An Australian court has banned the distribution of an illegal PlayStation 3 modchip. FULL STORY >

Pics of Nokia's next flagship smartphone hits the net this week in the Tech News Round-up, whilst Foursquare CEO offers his take on Facebook's newly launched location-based service and Sony pokes fun at Apple. FULL STORY >

A modchip known as the PS Jailbreak will apparently allow PS3 owners to play games directly from a portable device FULL STORY >