Microsoft's latest acquisition is video content discovery company VideoSurf, whose software it will use to enhance the Xbox LIVE network as well as the Xbox 360 ecosystem. FULL STORY >

According to an analyst, the iPad 3 is already in production and may be released early next year. FULL STORY >

Samsung SA reveals that a credit card payment option on its Apps store for Android-running mobile devices is now available. FULL STORY >

kalahari.com says that local mobile shopping is increasing and provides tips to help local shoppers make smarter mobile-based purchases during this festive season. FULL STORY >

One of the year's biggest games, Skyrim, will be receiving a patch that addresses bugs and issues experienced by some players. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry holding company Research In Motion makes its new Curve smartphone available in South Africa. FULL STORY >

Market research firm Strategy Analytics has revealed that China has overtaken the US as the biggest smartphone market in terms of volume. FULL STORY >

The line-up and schedule of speakers for the Canon Expo, taking place from the 9th to the 11th of December, has been revealed. FULL STORY >

Mac computer users are now able to purchase a Drifta or Drifta USB to watch DStv Mobile on their Mac OS X-operating desktops and notebooks. FULL STORY >

The US International Trade Commission finds that Apple isn't infringing upon S3 Graphics' patent and closes its investigation into this patent matter. FULL STORY >