Japanese games developer and publisher Konami unveils its football ambassador who will serve as the face of PES 2012. FULL STORY >

Sony has announced that its forthcoming new portable console will have dedicated apps for social media networks. FULL STORY >

Foursquare is the latest social media site to launch a new feature, which aims to enable users to more effectively create lists of their favourite places. FULL STORY >

The launch of Google Plus had pundits, tech analysts and users scratching their head over what exactly it is. FULL STORY >

Google has fired its next salvo in the competition against reigning social network king, Facebook, by adding games to its feature list. FULL STORY >

A Professor of Psychology has questioned the impact Facebook in particular is having on young people. FULL STORY >

Acer explains how a changing world has compelled it to begin a company-based evolution of its own. FULL STORY >

Qualcomm says that mobile gaming systems, the likes of powerful tablets and smartphones will eliminate the need for dedicated gaming consoles in due course. FULL STORY >

Google+ has implemented a new feature, aimed at making it easier to invite friends by sending them a link. FULL STORY >

Like Google+, professional networking site, LinkedIn is also growing at an unprecedented rate. FULL STORY >

Google's new social network is receiving a record number of visitors, prompting analysts to question whether it is the most popular site to date. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) introduces the latest version of its ultra popular BlackBerry Messenger application, which sports some new abilities. FULL STORY >

Anonomous, the notorious hacker group responsible for a series of cyber attacks on financial institutions last year, has launched their own social networking site. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up: TSMC reportedly starts manufacturing Apple's next generation A6 chip on a trail basis, while Apple intensifies its legal battle with HTC. FULL STORY >

Popular social networking site Twitter releases the latest version of its Twitter for Android application for Android-running smartphones. FULL STORY >