Web security company PC Tools warns about the prevailing social media scams and security threats that has emerged due to the rise of social networking. FULL STORY >

Skype has now officially become a division within the Redmond-based software behemoth Microsoft. FULL STORY >

Both Vodacom and Cell C announced today that they will reimburse BlackBerry customers in the wake of service disruptions. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up, Duke Nukem blasts his way onto Google's Android platform, whilst Nintendo hits a sales milestone for the DS handheld. FULL STORY >

Gartner has reported that 91.8 million PCs had been shipped in the third quarter of the year, a 3.2% increase compared to last year. FULL STORY >

AMD has launched its AMD FX family of desktop CPUs, which includes its eight core processor. FULL STORY >

Research in Motion has issued a statement today addressing the BlackBerry woes experienced by many of its users. FULL STORY >

Apple has made the latest edition of its mobile OS, iOS 5 available to download for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. FULL STORY >

Sony has issued a service advisory alert on some 40 Bravia LCD TVs that may contain a damaged component. FULL STORY >

Samsung takes another hit in its patent war against Apple as its newest tablet is banned Down Under. FULL STORY >