Google launches Google Engage locally, a new support system to help web professionals get in touch with business. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up the successful bidder for Nortel's extensive patent portfolio is revealed, whilst the Android golden goose continues to lay royalty eggs for the Redmond software giant. FULL STORY >

Microsoft signs yet another patent agreement with a manufacturer utilising the Android mobile operating system, raking in more royalties. FULL STORY >

Cupertino-based Apple takes on Samsung on its home turf and is also reportedly looking to lessen its dependency on the South Korean manufacturer. FULL STORY >

Memory and storage solutions provider Kingston Technology aims to give your portable storage a speed boost via its DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 16 GB memory stick. FULL STORY >

Smart View app enables users to view images from a Samsung Smart TV or other input device on their mobile devices. FULL STORY >

TechSmart talks to Corrie Labuschagne, product and marketing manager for TVs at Samsung Electronics South Africa, about lack of 3D content, glasses-free 3D and internet on TV. FULL STORY >

In this week's gaming news round-up; we check out EA's new online service and welcome back old favourites as a Carmageddon reboot is announced and a new Tomb Raider trailer is released. FULL STORY >

Billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg wants to see his site's underage policies changed to allow younger kids access to the social networking platform. FULL STORY >

Western Digital unveils its largest SATA drives to date in the form of new 2.5 and 3.0 TB devices. FULL STORY >

A number of software firms announce their plans for the Linux-based mobile operating system, MeeGo, during the MeeGo Conference taking place in San Francisco. FULL STORY >

The iPhone and iPod maker Apple makes a iOS update available to users of its devices in response to the location tracking saga. FULL STORY >

Western Digital's Elements External HDD comes into the storage spotlight, sporting plenty of storage space for your multimedia files. FULL STORY >

Drive Control Corporation provides consumers and small office home office (SoHo) users with backup strategy tips. FULL STORY >

Intel and Micron Technology's new 20nm, 8 GB device will enable the highest capacity storage within the smallest form factor for Tablet PCs, smartphones, SSDs as well as other computing devices. FULL STORY >