Microsoft has agreed to an once-off payment to VirnetX in order to settle two legal disputes over networking patents. FULL STORY >

Easy to carry around thanks to a cool clip and a MicroSD slot, the Sandisk Clip+ continues SanDisk''s MP3 player heritage FULL STORY >

Jonathan Holton continues his series on PC security by taking a look at more modern phishing attempts. FULL STORY >

In our weekly tech news roundup: MultiChoice now faces competition, Facebook privacy bug fixed and Apple Developer Conference rumours. Facebook addresses a bug that was giving rise to some privacy issues and expectation and hype over Apples iPhone 4G... FULL STORY >

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

HP is buying Palm in a bid to boost its share in the lucrative smartphone market, dominated by large players such as Apple and BlackBerry. FULL STORY >

The Motorola Milestone has arrived on SA shores and Vodacom is now offering data for mahala to most of its Data Bundle customers. FULL STORY >

In gaming news this week Sony's PS3 and PSP have finally landed on Facebook, while Activision might have lost out on its chance to be the first to announce its new James Bond title, thanks to a UK online retailer. 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 >

The HP Pro P1606dn monochrome laser printer is a competent, reliable printing workhorse for the home and SME environment. 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 >

SanDisk has announced a few memory cards targeting gamers to expand the storage space available on the PSP or Nintendo DSi portable gaming systems. FULL STORY >

Apple is once again the fruit of choice for media companies around the world, as the Cupertinobased company dominated tech headlines this week with the US launch and WiFi problems of some users of the iPad and the showcasing of iPhone OS 4. FULL STORY >

CNN has launched a new app for South African Tourism that will offer info to tourists visiting South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 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 >