In response to the serious threat of identity fraud, a web-based identity authenticated service, Identicate, has been launched that could help curb identity theft. FULL STORY >

Google and 8ta today announced Free Zone powered by Google, which gives users access to mobile web search and feature-phone-friendly versions of Gmail and Google+ with zero data charges. FULL STORY >

Apple and HTC settle their patent dispute by signing a ten year patent licensing agreement. FULL STORY >

South Africans are being warned to exercise caution when accessing free public Wi-Fi, as increasing numbers of local users risk having sensitive personal information captured. FULL STORY >

Porsche unveils a new green concept car while Google signs another eco power deal in this month's Green News. FULL STORY >

A report has confirmed that bring your own device BYOD is the biggest trend affecting how businesses operate online. FULL STORY >

Canon DSLR enthusiasts take note - two new lenses have been added to the company's EF lens series - a 24-70mm zoom and 35mm fixed focus. FULL STORY >

Microsoft is retiring its Messenger IM app, replacing it with Skype as the sole IM client and video chat app. FULL STORY >

Thanks to a partnership between Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Montegrappa, fans of DC Comics will soon be able to get their hands on a new collection of finely crafted superhero- inspired writing instruments. FULL STORY >

Augmented reality may have to contend with some obstacles, but it also brings substantial revenue opportunities, states a new report by Juniper Research. FULL STORY >

Ideco Biometric Security Solutions MD, Marius Coetzee, champions Identity Control as a practical business discipline that can deliver immediate returns in terms of risk reduction and loss prevention. FULL STORY >

Lenovo has announced two very interesting convertable ultrabooks and a Windows RT notebook, with their own unique twist on the forthcoming crop of Windows 8 and Windows RT offerings. FULL STORY >

TechSmart presents our five choices for the top station wagons currently available for purchase. FULL STORY >

IDC takes a detailed look at the market performance of mobile platforms during Q3 2012. FULL STORY >

In the second part of our Gaming News Round-up: Star Wars 1313 is still on course and EA is bringing more games to Google Nexus devices. FULL STORY >