There are a number of very nice features to these earphones, the most important being that the silicone covers that fit over the earphones are washable and contain an anti-bacterial agent. FULL STORY >

Motorola's XOOM impresses us with its rugged build and utilitarian approach to tablet computing FULL STORY >

Local mobile operator Vodacom makes the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet available locally. FULL STORY >

Samsung has lifted the lid on LTE versions of its Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 8.9 which will be unveiled at the IFA Trade Show in Berlin. FULL STORY >

The Core Group reveals its 1st Apple Authorised Reseller of iPad in Namibia. FULL STORY >

SA mobile advertising market expansion is driven by smartphone growth of 21% over the past quarter, according to InMobi latest Mobile Insights report. FULL STORY >

Cellular company Vodacom is preparing to launch its own apps initiatives, which will cater to a majority of platforms. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up: Steve Jobs successor reassures that Apple will continue as is, new Samsung tablets may be impending 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 >

The Finnish phone giant Nokia shows off its latest update for the Symbian mobile OS, Symbian Belle, successor to its recently launched Symbian Anna operating system. FULL STORY >

Espoo showcases three new smartphones, all operating on its forthcoming Symbian Belle OS. FULL STORY >

The Cupertino-based tech outfit Apple gets a new CEO and Chairman of the Board, as Steve Jobs resigns his post and takes on a new role in the world's most valuable company. FULL STORY >

Microsoft SA announce new improvements to its App hub developer portal for Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system. FULL STORY >

HP and Dion Wired have partnered to launch the company's store-in-store in Woodmead, Sandton. FULL STORY >

Facebook has implemented a number of broad and sweeping features that should give users greater control of what content is visible on their account. FULL STORY >