Google has released its new version of Google Earth, now offering better 3D renderings and trees. FULL STORY >

Jabra has expanded its range of products optimised for Microsoft Lync 2010. FULL STORY >

Swiss peripheral maker Logitech has introduced the LS11 2.0 stereo speaker system to boost the entry-level sound power of budget constrained PC users. FULL STORY >

NASA and Goodyear receive an R&D 100 Award, a so called" Oscars of Innovation", for their spring loaded tyre. FULL STORY >

EA has unveiled a new free-to-play golf game for Facebook. FULL STORY >

Activision is reportedly considering closing down UK game developers Bizarre Creations. FULL STORY >

In a move signalling the growth of digital music downloads, The Beatles are expected to join the Apple iTunes roster from today. FULL STORY >

Samsung recently received 37 awards at the Consumer Electronics Show. FULL STORY >

Despite the fact that there will be no Bond movie this year, Blood Stone offers a good substitute. FULL STORY >

Local cellular network operator Cell C covers two more areas under its HSPA+ network in this week's Tech News Round-up, whilst Nvidia says there are more iPad competing tablets coming. FULL STORY >

Fable III offers a refreshing new jaunt through the kingdom of Albion and will find mass appeal with roleplaying gamers and adventure seekers. It's your revolution. FULL STORY >

Qualcomms AR Extension for Unity will enable developers to use Unity's award-winning game development tool to rapidly build augmented reality applications for Android smartphones. FULL STORY >

Seagate has surpassed the billion and a half mark in storage drive solutions shipments. FULL STORY >

The recent Chinese embargo on rare earth elements is causing price increases in the world of high-tech products. FULL STORY >

Google has announced that its Voice Search functionality available on certain smartphones, will now operate in Afrikaans and Zulu too. FULL STORY >