Facebook takes its fight with Google to the media in this week's Tech News Round-up, whilst Android demotes BlackBerry OS to 2nd spot in terms of US smartphone OS market share. FULL STORY >

Security researchers at Symantec discovers a flaw allowing Facebook apps to leak user data to third party companies and advertisers. FULL STORY >

We kick the tires of the latest Need for Speed title to see if anything falls off. FULL STORY >

Bird lice, contagious yawning and bitter tastes all make up this month's science news. FULL STORY >

The fourth annual Developer Challenge has been launched by the BlackBerry Partners Fund and includes BlackBerry PlayBook apps for the first time, as well as the addition of the Recognition Awards. FULL STORY >

Microsoft reports its third-quarter financial earnings, revealing a 13% year-on-year increase in revenue for this period. 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 >

A revised complaint by a New York fuel salesman claims he is entitled to a massive 50 percent share in Facebook. FULL STORY >

An American court of appeals has upheld the original settlement reached between Facebook and the now well-known Winklevoss twins. FULL STORY >

IT security firm Kaspersky Lab shares insight into the malware that has successfully affected Twitter over the last half a decade. FULL STORY >

Today marks half a century since Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to leave planet earth, marking humanity's first baby steps in the exploration of the cosmos. FULL STORY >

EA CEO speak out on massive looming ad battle between popular shooters, as well as what this will mean for the gaming world going forward. FULL STORY >

At 33 Chris Botha is group MD of The MediaShop, one of the biggest media agencies in SA. He talks to TechSmart about marketing in the age of social media. FULL STORY >

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

The PC Medic addresses some questions posed by TechSmart readers. FULL STORY >