Microsoft concludes patent deal with the world's largest Android smartphone maker. FULL STORY >

Mozilla releases of the latest version of its desktop web browser, Firefox 7, which utilises memory much better and adds new tools for developers. FULL STORY >

Microsoft kicks off the global roll out for its Windows Phone 7.5 Mango update for Windows Phone 7 OS-running smartphones. FULL STORY >

Here are some of the highlights you can expect to see at this year's rAge expo taking place this weekend in Johannesburg. FULL STORY >

Bioware's highly anticipated massively multiplayer online roleplaying game, The Old Republic, finally has a release date. FULL STORY >

Although smartphones and tablets have become increasingly powerful platforms, gamers haven't really seen this translating into titles with console rivalling graphics. This looks set to change with the imminent arrival of Shadowgun. FULL STORY >

id Software revealed this week that the PS3 version of its forthcoming title, Rage, will require a sizable 8 GB installation. FULL STORY >

Korean tech giant Samsung reveals its latest Windows Phone OS-operating smartphone, the Omnia W, running on Microsoft's Windows Phone 7.5 Mango OS. FULL STORY >

Warhammer 40 000 Space Marine is an enjoyable hack and slash action game that makes you feel near invincible and provides an excuse to annihilate Orks with a variety of satisfying weapons. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: the first trailer for the forthcoming Need for Speed The Run is released, with the Diablo III launch window and first NCIS-based game also announced. FULL STORY >

Google has some advice for Android app developers to ensure that their Honeycomb apps designed for tablets, still perform optimally on Ice Cream Sandwich running smartphones. FULL STORY >

Financial services and risk services provider Alexander Forbes provides some insight into the benefits of infrared photography technology for the insurance industry, as well as to the policy holders. FULL STORY >

Dimension Data owned Internet Solutions is to constructs a modern eco-friendly data centre, with this new facility being the first in Africa to deploy the KyotoCooling concept. FULL STORY >

Canon South Africa will hold a creative photography competition, with more than R150 000 in prizes up for grabs. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google releases the latest edition of its Chrome web browser, bringing new technologies for developers and enhanced Mac OS X Lion support. FULL STORY >