Spring has sprung and the following tech gear is essential if you want to shake off that winter fat and hit the road again. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: Sony announces that its PSN network is back on the winning track and some free Red Dead Redemption DLC is coming. FULL STORY >

Samsung's newly announced SE-208BW optical drive does double duty as a smart media hub, enabling users to wirelessly stream and play CDs and DVDs on numerous devices. FULL STORY >

AVG has launched its new Internet Security 2012 product, which has several new features intended towards offering users a safer computing experience. FULL STORY >

Sony Ericsson showcases an updated version of its slim, sexy Xperia arc smartphone, dubbed the Xperia arc S, during IFA in Berlin. FULL STORY >

South African paramedics responding to serious accidents are being provided with life-saving information through Helivac Assist, a first-of-its-kind centralised database that enables paramedics to access patient info. FULL STORY >

Wacom have announced the impending launch of its new digital sketch pen, which is aimed at bridging the gap between paper and digital sketching. FULL STORY >

The world's biggest manufacturer of Android-operating smartphones, Samsung, reveals its new naming strategy to assist in mobile product awareness and feature identification. FULL STORY >

Some say tablets are for media consumption and not media creation. Asus' Slider tablet with slide-out QWERTY keyboard begs to differ. FULL STORY >

Technology accessories distributor Gammatek makes a charging solution available in the IDAPT i4, which holds the promise of bringing an end to unruly multi-plug charging found in gadget-friendly households everywhere. FULL STORY >

New bada 2.0-running Wave 3, Wave M and Wave Y smartphones from Samsung are revealed, with these combining stylish design with ChatON mobile communication service. FULL STORY >

There are a number of very nice features to these earphones, the most important being that the silicone covers that fit over the earphones are washable and contain an anti-bacterial agent. FULL STORY >

Cellular company Vodacom is preparing to launch its own apps initiatives, which will cater to a majority of platforms. FULL STORY >

SanDisk has plans for expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Shanghai in order to meet growing global demand for storage products FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: EA stops Porsche cars from being available to players of the forthcoming Forza Motorsport 4, whilst Kanye West is headlining the Call of Duty XP convention. FULL STORY >