Global information and measurement company Nielsen released a report this week on the impact of social media. FULL STORY >

The South Korean tech giant Samsung has now sued Apple in France, following its loss to Apple in a patent lawsuit filed in Germany by Apple. FULL STORY >

Technology, product design, product development and marketing company ClassCo sues various smartphone makers over alleged patent infringement. FULL STORY >

Google released a report detailing how much energy its cloud based services use, and detailed why energy use is an obsession for the company. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: there are six releases emanating from Activision Blizzard over the next three years and Deus Ex: Human Revolution DLC on the way. FULL STORY >

HTC sues Apple for the third time over patents, and this time Google has its back. FULL STORY >

The South African government isn't going to legislate or regulate RIM's encrypted BlackBerry messenger services. FULL STORY >

Microsoft concludes patent agreements with two more Android OEMs, Acer and ViewSonic, getting royalties from their Android-running smartphones and tablets. FULL STORY >

CPU maker Intel is reportedly also pondering a move to Android or Windows Phone OS, as it will temporarily discontinue work on its MeeGo mobile OS. FULL STORY >

One of Canada's largest patent licensing and intellectual property development companies, MOSAID Technologies, acquires 2000 Nokia Standards-Essential wireless patents. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: Sony announces that its PSN network is back on the winning track and some free Red Dead Redemption DLC is coming. FULL STORY >

Lenovo's IdeaPad Tablet K1 has joined the ever growing list of 10-inch Android-based devices available in SA. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: EA stops Porsche cars from being available to players of the forthcoming Forza Motorsport 4, whilst Kanye West is headlining the Call of Duty XP convention. FULL STORY >

Nintendo launches new Wii bundle and streamlined Wii for spring 2011. FULL STORY >

The Targus XXL Clamshell notebook case succeeds admirably at providing a comfortable and protective carrying solution for desktop replacement and large notebooks. FULL STORY >