A new financing and leasing service aims to enable businesses to upgrade their IT infrastructure and keep pace with current technologies. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) introduces the latest version of its ultra popular BlackBerry Messenger application, which sports some new abilities. FULL STORY >

A leaked and confidential roadmap of AMDs 2012 desktop plans hints at support for up to a tantalising ten cores in 2012. FULL STORY >

Smartphones are taking over the mobile phone scene, with budget conscious devices playing their part in bringing the expanded functionality of these devices to the mobile masses. TechSmart reviews one such phone, the Huawei IDEOS X5. FULL STORY >

Local branded technology accessories distributor, Gammatek, introduces the IDAPT i4 to the local gadget market, allowing users to charge multiple devices at the same time. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google has bought facial recognition software firm PittPatt. FULL STORY >

We test Canon's latest all-in-one for the small office and home network, the PIXMA MX870, which boasts wireless connectivity and an automatic document feeder. FULL STORY >

The Billion Compact HomePlug AV 500 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter aims to give home users another way to create a home network. FULL STORY >

Finnish phone giant Nokia releases its second quarter 2011 results, which can be summarised in the following manor: Here lies Nokia: former top smartphone maker. FULL STORY >

Another partnership by Dimension Data could give businesses a way to ensure business continuity. FULL STORY >

Our gaming news round up this week looks at delays, release dates and a frank interview with EA chief executive officer John Riccitiello. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up Apple's MacBook is discontinued, whilst Mac OS X Lion becomes Apples fastest selling OS. FULL STORY >

A new range of notebooks enables one to swap notebook lids and change the appearance of the notebook on the fly. FULL STORY >

SA's 1st satellite-based Video-on-Demand service is a go, allowing subscribers the opportunity to rent the latest Hollywood blockbusters from the comfort of their home. FULL STORY >

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple releases its latest computer OS in the form of Mac OS X Lion. FULL STORY >