CPU maker Intel is still committed to its MeeGo operating system, but is reportedly looking to fill the development void left after being jilted by its Finnish ex. FULL STORY >

Absa experiences a significant year-on-year increase in financial transactions, made via its three cellphone banking offerings. FULL STORY >

Flash memory cards manufacturer SanDisk experiences significant market growth in the Middle East and Africa MEA region. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: there are six releases emanating from Activision Blizzard over the next three years and Deus Ex: Human Revolution DLC on the way. FULL STORY >

The South African government isn't going to legislate or regulate RIM's encrypted BlackBerry messenger services. FULL STORY >

DStv Mobile has announced that its Drifta DStv Mobile decoder is set to make its debut on Android, but only on certain devices. FULL STORY >

Samsung announces the bada 2.0 SDK for the latest edition of its mobile operating system, which delivers improved performance along with enhanced stability. FULL STORY >

Samsung South Africa and News24 today announced the development of the first locally developed Smart TV application in Africa. FULL STORY >

Samsung has been compelled to remove its newly announced Galaxy Tab 7.7 after Apple won an injunction preventing it from selling and marketing the product in Germany. FULL STORY >

One of Canada's largest patent licensing and intellectual property development companies, MOSAID Technologies, acquires 2000 Nokia Standards-Essential wireless patents. FULL STORY >

The Korean tech firm Samsung's Galaxy range is populated by a variety of Android-operating inhabitants. TechSmart reviews one which is targeted at the first-time smartphone users or limited-budget crowd. FULL STORY >

During IFA 2011 in Berlin the Korean tech giant Samsung has revealed its Galaxy Note, which it says isn't a small tablet, but rather a new type of smartphone. FULL STORY >

Samsung announces that it will be adding a 7.7" tablet to its lineup, the first to feature a Super AMOLED Plus display. FULL STORY >

Samsung's newly announced SE-208BW optical drive does double duty as a smart media hub, enabling users to wirelessly stream and play CDs and DVDs on numerous devices. FULL STORY >

HP have announced that they will do one more run of their TouchPad tablet, the same device they reportedly intended to kill off earlier this month. FULL STORY >