In the second part of this week's Tech News Round-up Samsung and Visa partner up to bring NFC to the 2012 Olympic Games, whilst images and specs of the BlackBerry Monaco smartphone hits the web. FULL STORY >

New research being conducted at the CSIR's National Laser Centre is looking into the future of quantum communications. FULL STORY >

Microsoft prepares to update its Xbox 360 disc format in the console's upcoming major system update. FULL STORY >

Canada's RIM again features prominently in part 1 of this week's Tech News Round-up, with the Blackberry maker announcing its fiscal results as well as numerous developments. FULL STORY >

Microsoft takes Barnes & Noble and co to court over patent violations. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up: BlackBerry users are advised to turn of Java in their OS 6-running devices, whilst leaked pics of the Droid 3 and HTC Pyramid surface on the web. FULL STORY >

Google has added some new functionality to the comment system with Google Docs. FULL STORY >

Internet search giant Google releases the latest Android version usage figures, indicating which version of the mobile OS is the most used. FULL STORY >

Verbatim releases new Blu-ray discs sporting 50 GB capacities, hardcoat scratch guarding and excellent rewritability. FULL STORY >

The upcoming official PlayStation Phone, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play will be launching with a number of full games installed and ready to play on the device. FULL STORY >

Like Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, this title brings together some of the comic books world's best loved characters, but thats about the best thing one can say about it. FULL STORY >

It would appear that the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play isn't going to be the only mobile to run PlayStation games, in fact other smartphones (and tablets) will be running these as well. FULL STORY >

Sport4Good team will be tracked and traced throughout the race using MiX Telematics cellphone tracking technology so that fans and Twitter followers can track their progress during the race. FULL STORY >

Intel and Lenovo unveil their latest affordable notebook targeted at the educational sector. FULL STORY >

Nokia is reportedly receiving a billion dollars from Microsoft to produce handsets powered by Windows Phone OS. FULL STORY >