This week in the Tech News Round-up some early hardware running Windows 8 is displayed, whilst the ability to like pages spreads from Facebook to Twitter to Google. FULL STORY >

The PC Medic addresses some questions posed by TechSmart readers. FULL STORY >

The popular social networking phenomenon Twitter launches its "Follow" Button, which operates in a similar manner as Facebook's "Like" button. FULL STORY >

Maxis takes a leap into the action RPG realm with Darkspore, an addictive sci-fi slashing romp with a ton of customisation options. FULL STORY >

Billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg wants to see his site's underage policies changed to allow younger kids access to the social networking platform. FULL STORY >

In part two of this week's gaming news round-up: Diablo III runestones unveiled, EA extending Facebook presence and Assassin's Creed Revelations debut trailer released. FULL STORY >

Popular social networking site Twitter snaps up TweetDeck in a multimillion dollar acquisition. FULL STORY >

A security company named ElcomSoft cracks Apple's password and encryption measures for iOS devices. FULL STORY >

Western Digital unveils its largest SATA drives to date in the form of new 2.5 and 3.0 TB devices. FULL STORY >

A number of software firms announce their plans for the Linux-based mobile operating system, MeeGo, during the MeeGo Conference taking place in San Francisco. FULL STORY >

In this week's gaming news round-up we welcome two great new releases to the gaming world, check out Ubisoft and Mojang's future ideas as well as speculating about Bungie's next title, an MMOFPS? FULL STORY >

Do you have it takes to be the very best? Like no one ever was? Well then gather up your pokeballs because we're heading for a new adventure in Pokemon Black/White. FULL STORY >

Google addresses a security flaw in its Android operating system said to have affected more than 90 percent of Android users. FULL STORY >

HP researchers demonstrate new uses of the elusive fourth fundamental circuit element, the memristor. FULL STORY >

Ericsson reveals its Networked Society City Index with Singapore, Stockholm and Seoul claiming the top three places and Johannesburg flying the SA flag in this global tech ranking. FULL STORY >