As Sony's PlayStation Network remained down over the weekend, the company promises two free games to help compensate disgruntled users. FULL STORY >

In this week's gaming news round-up we rejoice as the next Assassin's Creed game is announced, check back on the PSN, and wonder at the scope of L.A. Noire. FULL STORY >

The fourth annual Developer Challenge has been launched by the BlackBerry Partners Fund and includes BlackBerry PlayBook apps for the first time, as well as the addition of the Recognition Awards. FULL STORY >

Sony has some legal action heading its way thanks to the recent hacking attack, while Beyonc?® also gets sued by a software developing company. FULL STORY >

Cell C unveils its 42 Mbps HSDPA+ Network in South Africa's windy city. FULL STORY >

Vodacom unveils its SuperMobile technology network, enabled at north of 1000 base stations in the country, delivering speeds of up to 43.2 Mbps. FULL STORY >

In part 1 of this week's Tech News Round-up some tech developments are revealed at Microsoft's MIX 11 conference for developers and designers. FULL STORY >

A revised complaint by a New York fuel salesman claims he is entitled to a massive 50 percent share in Facebook. FULL STORY >

An American court of appeals has upheld the original settlement reached between Facebook and the now well-known Winklevoss twins. FULL STORY >

IT security firm Kaspersky Lab shares insight into the malware that has successfully affected Twitter over the last half a decade. FULL STORY >

As people try to come to terms with the devastation caused by the Tohoku earthquake, Sony announces special themes for PlayStation network donations. FULL STORY >

TechSmart takes a look at cellular networks mobile connectivity options and prepaid data rates. FULL STORY >

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

Facebook is apparently in the process of testing new real-time advertising features, meaning what you say in a status update could impact what ads you see in future. FULL STORY >

In yet another buyout, Facebook acquires mobile app developers Snaptu. FULL STORY >