In this week's Gaming News Round-up: Hideo Kojima reveals that a fifth title in the Metal Gear Solid franchise is in development, whilst DLC will become available for New Super Mario Bros 2 following its launch. FULL STORY >

At Adobe's CS6 conference in Bryanston this week, we sat down with international Adobe Evangelist, Terry White, for a lively discussion on digital content creation. FULL STORY >

Microsoft unveils the next iteration of its Windows Phone OS smartphone platform called Windows Phone 8. FULL STORY >

Sony kicks off the global rollout process for the Android ICS update for its Xperia S smartphone. FULL STORY >

After a week of speculation, Microsoft lifted the lid on two new tablet offerings, presumably to rival Apples iPad, but remains mum on certain critical details. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces the local launch of its third Windows Phone Mango running smartphone, the Lumia 900, and also reveals that the Lumia 610 is heading to SA. FULL STORY >

Nokia has revealed that it is ready to generate additional funds via the sale of tech patents should the need arise and the price is right. FULL STORY >

Facebook has agreed to buy facial recognition company Face.com. FULL STORY >

Microsoft is expected to finally lift the lid on its tablet strategy early next week, and we should finally know whether Windows 8 tablets truly are the ones to watch. FULL STORY >

Nokia sells its luxury mobile arm, Vertu, makes changes to its structures and acquires imaging specialists and IP from imagery firm Scalado to cut costs, raise funds and invigorate its mobile devices. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: The Dark Knight and Max Payne are coming to a tablet near you, whilst the Ratchet and Clank Collection goes gold. FULL STORY >

Almost 500 journalists across the globe joined HP last month at the Global Influencer Summit in Shanghai, China, to witness the company unveil close to 80 new products in the consumer, SME and enterprise space. TechSmart was on-hand to get... FULL STORY >

RIM and Vodacom reveal new way for local Blackberry users to pay for their apps obtained from BlackBerry App World. FULL STORY >

Google, Facebook, Twitter and co take on bad advertisements, malware and scams on the net via the Ads Integrity Alliance. FULL STORY >

Samsung makes its budget-friendly Galaxy Pocket smartphone available in South Africa. FULL STORY >