In this week's Tech News Round-up the global smartphone market grows shows significant growth, whilst it would appear that only LG is willing to take up the MeeGo mantle. 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 >

As Sony continues to bear the brunt of the recent hacking attacks against it, several PlayStation users have come out to file lawsuits against the company. FULL STORY >

Sony suffers yet another hacker attack, with both its PlayStation Network and SOE servers now down. FULL STORY >

Sony has some legal action heading its way thanks to the recent hacking attack, while Beyonc?® also gets sued by a software developing company. FULL STORY >

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

The latest issue of the unofficial PlayStation magazine, PSM3, claims God of War 4 is indeed on the way. FULL STORY >

Samsung reveals some information about the fledgling near field communications market, set to take the place of your credit card within a few years. FULL STORY >

THQ serves up a wrestling hit filled with nostalgia that will have you doing battle with your favourite past and present WWE wrestlers. FULL STORY >

It was a busy day for HTC yesterday, announcing no less than seven new Android devices for the South African market. FULL STORY >

In part 2 of this week's Tech News Round-up Google reveals some figures surrounding its Android mobile OS, whilst Intel says it'll support USB 3.0 in its Sandy Bridge replacement platform. FULL STORY >

Valve reveals a ton of details regarding Portal 2 and Steam's upcoming release on the PS3, signalling the start of PC/PS3 cross-platform play. FULL STORY >

Sony settles with PS3 hacker George 'Geohot' Hotz on controversial rootkey case, judgement not likely to have any lasting effects. FULL STORY >

As people try to come to terms with the devastation caused by the Tohoku earthquake, Sony announces special themes for PlayStation network donations. FULL STORY >

We check out the navigation skills of Loggerhead turtles, magazine images of skinny people and bees' odour memories. FULL STORY >