Google and 8ta today announced Free Zone powered by Google, which gives users access to mobile web search and feature-phone-friendly versions of Gmail and Google+ with zero data charges. FULL STORY >

Some cool sites we've tracked down for your surfing pleasure. FULL STORY >

The latest research from Informa Telecoms & Media reveals that mobile subscriptions in Africa will surpass 750 million this quarter. FULL STORY >

Apple and HTC settle their patent dispute by signing a ten year patent licensing agreement. FULL STORY >

Microsoft's chief executive officer, Steve Balmer, has told Le Parisien that sales of its new Surface tablet are off to a modest start. FULL STORY >

South Africans are being warned to exercise caution when accessing free public Wi-Fi, as increasing numbers of local users risk having sensitive personal information captured. FULL STORY >

Porsche unveils a new green concept car while Google signs another eco power deal in this month's Green News. FULL STORY >

The Uniross Power Pod universal charger offers a nifty way to charge multiple devices simultaneously. FULL STORY >

With more than 500 000 apps available for Android smartphones at Google Play, TechSmart would like to help you get to the good ones first. Here are our top Android Apps of the month. FULL STORY >

You'll never come close to going through all the apps in Apple's App Store. TechSmart finds the best free apps that the App Store has to offer. FULL STORY >

Tired of forking out for high landline and cellular phone bills? The Skype DUALphone enables users to make Skype calls and phone landline numbers as well. FULL STORY >

It might not sport the same amount of offerings as Google or Apple, but the BlackBerry App World still has a few gems on offer. Here are the best apps for the month. FULL STORY >

A USB to RS-232 adapter cable might not be the most interesting component, but it can become indispensable as time goes on. FULL STORY >

Learn about a new internet-based telephony solution allowing you to make cheaper local and international calls. FULL STORY >

The latest figures from StatCounter reveals that Chrome is still the desktop browser of choice for web surfers worldwide. FULL STORY >