Electronic Arts goes on a shopping spree to acquire PopCap games, shuts down online servers afterwards. FULL STORY >

Samsung makes the latest handset in its Galaxy line-up of smartphones available, sporting the name of SA's fastest full-back, but not his speed unfortunately. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google is reportedly getting ready to release the latest (version 3.2) update for its Android mobile OS. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up Apple is reportedly set to bring out an HD version of the iPad as well as a security update for its iOS mobile OS. FULL STORY >

MTN announces cuts to its uncapped broadband packages, with prices falling more than 50 percent. FULL STORY >

Google announces the release of the latest version 5.7 of Google Maps for Android, bringing turn-by-turn Transit Navigation in beta form to the navigation app. FULL STORY >

The RICA deadline passed last week in relative calm, but the government yesterday warned scammers that they would face the full extent of the law. FULL STORY >

Microsoft strikes a deal with China's largest search provider, aims to push back Google domination. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone and tablet PC manufacturer Research In Motion's latest usage figures for its BlackBerry mobile OS, shows that it is also struggling with OS fragmentation. FULL STORY >

MTN and TransferTo partners to allow MTN customers to top up their prepaid accounts no matter where they are in the world. FULL STORY >

Last month the United Nations released a report which counts internet access as a human right, instead of a privilege. FULL STORY >

Norwegian software company Opera Software releases the latest version of its Opera Mini and Opera Mobile browsers for mobile phones as well as tablet PCs. FULL STORY >

GPU and mobile CPU maker Nvidia launches its latest graphics card for notebook PCs, calling it the world's fastest notebook GPU. FULL STORY >

Rovio's addictive Angry Birds gets ported to Windows Phone 7, bringing feathered carnage to even more devices. FULL STORY >

Nokia reveals that it is updating the operating system software for many of its Symbian-operating mobile devices. FULL STORY >