TechSmart went to find the best gear for any outdoor challenge. FULL STORY >

Apple has sent out an invite for an official press launch, happening on the 12th of September, presumably for the long awaited iPhone 5. FULL STORY >

Nokia pulls the wraps off of its Purity headset follow-up at IFA 2012 in Berlin. FULL STORY >

While the shapely Ixus 240 HS certainly has the looks, it hides a fair amount of brains in its compact body. FULL STORY >

Windows 7 overtakes Windows XP to become the most utilised desktop operating system. FULL STORY >

LG has unveiled two new premium IPS monitors at the IFA trade show in Berlin, one aimed at entertainment users and the second at graphic application users. FULL STORY >

TechSmart finds the best free apps that are now available for your BlackBerry device. FULL STORY >

Facebook's mobile user tally increases by 55 million in just four months. FULL STORY >

IDC has stated that China will overtake the US as the number one smartphone market this year. FULL STORY >

Canon has announced a new addition to its Cinema EOS system, the C100, which is squarely aimed at professional, independent filmmakers. FULL STORY >

Samsung makes its Galaxy Beam smartphone available to users in South Africa. FULL STORY >

HTC announces its new Desire X smartphone, targeted at the Asia Pacific and EMEA regions. FULL STORY >

Samsung has officially lifted the lid on its followup to the Galaxy Note, revealing the even larger Galaxy Note 2 phablet. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up a new multiplayer mode is announced for Aliens: Colonial Marines, while a new new Metal Gear Solid title is hinted at. FULL STORY >

Samsung reveals its first Windows Phone 8 running smartphone, the ATIV S. FULL STORY >