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 >

Sony Ericsson merges the smartphone with a portable gaming console, giving life to its first PlayStation certified smartphone, the Xperia Play. TechSmart puts in some game time with the smartphone. 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 >

Toshiba has appointed Sahara Computers, a specialist retail distributor in South Africa, as an official distributor for its retail range of notebooks and peripherals in the country. FULL STORY >

MTN today announced the launch of twenty enterprise specific applications for mobile devices, aimed at enabling businesses to take advantage of smartphones to increase their efficiency. FULL STORY >

Finnish phone maker Nokia showcases its MeeGo running N9 in Cape Town, as the company prepares to launch the device locally soon. 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 >

Apple board member Al Gore let slip at the Leadership Summit this week that the next iPhone will be launched next month. FULL STORY >

Global networking leader Cisco has launched its enterprise focused tablet, the Cius, locally. 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 >

Nikon has introduced its new camera system, the Nikon 1, in what the company describes as its most significant announcement since it introduced the digital camera 14 years ago. FULL STORY >

Adobe Systems Incorporated reveals a milestone release that will deliver major advancements for web-based gaming, media and data-driven applications. FULL STORY >