This week in the Tech News Round-up: Android OEMs and competitors chip in on Google's Motorola Mobility purchase while Nokia plans big MWC 2012 showcase. FULL STORY >

IT security firm Kaspersky Lab reports on the status of malicious activity arising from the shadiest parts of the web, as well as on the PCs of the users of its products. FULL STORY >

iPad users will be able to download and buy rare manuscripts, which have been converted into electronic format by the British Library. FULL STORY >

Sony has announced that its forthcoming new portable console will have dedicated apps for social media networks. FULL STORY >

If you want a career in the information technology (IT) sector or simply want to freshen up on your PC skills, the choice of educational institution can be as crucial as the actual selection of your occupation. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone and tablet maker Research In Motion reveals BlackBerry Management Center, a free service that enables SMEs to centrally manage and protect BlackBerry smartphones in the cloud. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google's next major acquisition is Android smartphone and tablet maker Motorola Mobility. FULL STORY >

Quiet and peaceful in the background, until there's a problem. This is a good description of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012. FULL STORY >

A new digital to analog converter from Asus is aimed at helping audiophiles bring their music collection into the digital age without sacrificing quality. FULL STORY >

Sony, Samsung, Panasonic and co team up to collaborate on a standardised form of 3D active glasses. FULL STORY >

IT security firm Kaspersky Lab will be discussing the importance of proactive security measures that businesses operating in East Africa must undertake, to safeguard themselves from a range of web-based threats. FULL STORY >

HTC announces a massive 83.3% year-on-year jump in sales for the month of July, as well as the purchase of yet another company. FULL STORY >

The Sony Vita will only be launched next year, while the Nintendo will receive a price cut this week. FULL STORY >

Google+ has implemented a new feature, aimed at making it easier to invite friends by sending them a link. FULL STORY >

Local telecommunications giant Vodacom has been awarded with the PCI DSS Merchant Level 1 compliance certification, a local first for a telecommunications company. FULL STORY >