YouTube has launched its local domain for South Africans to easily find local content. FULL STORY >

A new variant of the Palevo worm is spreading via popular IM messaging software by praying on users curiosity when it comes to viewing photo albums and pics. FULL STORY >

The rights to the TV format of the local reality show, Thumb Wars, have been sold to an American producer. FULL STORY >

Ubisoft has announced that they will be making use of electronic manuals instead of paper ones for their PS3 and Xbox 360 games. FULL STORY >

While 3D telly is making its way into the country, it seems like actual 3D broadcasts are a bit further off. TechSmart spoke to Jackie Rakitla, general manager of Corporate Affairs at MultiChoice, to find out more about their 3D timeline. FULL STORY >

Samsung's range includes their premium plasma TV line, the 7000 Series, which now includes Samsung's proprietary built-in 3D processor, and their new LED TV 8000 and 7000 Series. FULL STORY >

Nintendo might be showcasing their successor to the DS at this years E3 expo, that will be kicking off on 15 June in Las Vegas. According to the grapevine, the highly anticipated gadget will be 3D capable minus the geeky 3D glasses. FULL STORY >

Bounty Arms is an old-school 3D side-scrolling action game with a modern twist, currently under development by SA animation studio Open-Reset. We talk to Benjamin Duk, co-CEO, about the challenges developers face. FULL STORY >

Palm now also offers a developer kit to boost the graphics capabilities of apps made for its webOS mobile operating system. FULL STORY >

All the details surrounding the launch of Apples iPad in the US have been revealed, after the first iPad ad premiered during the broadcast of the Academy Awards show yesterday. FULL STORY >

In the gaming news this week is the PS2's moment in the sun, as it reminisces about the Xbox and Dreamcast as well as other fallen competitors in the console war of its golden era. Also featuring is Lara Croft getting her own road in the UK, whilst getting... FULL STORY >

Conceived by Cape Townbased Optimal Energy and originally designed by South Africanborn Keith Helfet, South Africas very own allelectric car, Joule, will be proudly showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland this month. FULL STORY >

TechSmart talks to EVOKE games director Jane McGonigal, about this social networking game with high aspirations. FULL STORY >

Gaming to help solve Africa's social problems is at the top of Evoke's priority list. But does gaming for humanity appeal to you? FULL STORY >

This week's tech news roundup sees South Africa's second satellite, Sumbandila, starting to make returns on the R32 million investment it took to get it into space. FULL STORY >