Like Google+, professional networking site, LinkedIn is also growing at an unprecedented rate. FULL STORY >

Internet security solutions provider, Bitdefender, have released its new Total Security 2012 software, with several key new features that are aimed at protecting users from hackers, viruses and identity theft. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up: Samsung eyeballs Apple's place as king of the smartphone OEMs, whilst Qualcomm makes gesture recognition part and partial of its chips. FULL STORY >

Long-time Facebook rival MySpace is sold off by its owners, faces uncertain future. FULL STORY >

Google is set to undergo formal investigations in the US on grounds that it's unfairly driving an online monopoly. FULL STORY >

ICANN approves custom web suffixes to be used online, although the steep price will ensure only the largest companies get a slice of the action. FULL STORY >

As Smart TVs continue to gain popularity Samsung shares a number of its recent app successes, giving us even more reason to get a smarter TV. FULL STORY >

A shocking report arises around Chinese prisons forcing inmates to earn virtual goods online. FULL STORY >

YouTube shares some user figures in celebration of the popular site's sixth birthday. FULL STORY >

In a milestone for e-books everywhere Amazon announces that digital books are now outselling hardcover and paperback books combined. FULL STORY >

MWEB unveils its new WTFast software, helping improve latency and stability for local online gamers. FULL STORY >

Security researchers at Symantec discovers a flaw allowing Facebook apps to leak user data to third party companies and advertisers. FULL STORY >

Japanese electronics manufacturer Toshiba announces the launch of the 'Toshiba Store', a new website that caters for its customers computing needs. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google reveals that a new and improvement ads system is on the way for its Gmail email service. FULL STORY >

Amazon unveils its new Cloud Drive and Cloud Player online storage services, allowing users to upload and stream music for free, from the cloud. FULL STORY >