The location-centric service Foursquare crosses the two billion mark in check-ins, thanks to its twenty million plus users. FULL STORY >

Local cellular service provider MTN reveals its new smartphone internet services aimed at entry level mobile users. FULL STORY >

LG has taken the bull by the broken horns in an attempt to offer its customers a variety of after sales service and repair options. FULL STORY >

RIM is coming under fire from law firms, which are exploring implementing legal action over the service outages. FULL STORY >

Sony has issued a service advisory alert on some 40 Bravia LCD TVs that may contain a damaged component. FULL STORY >

Internet Solutions today announced the launch of a virtual desktop infrastructure solution that delivers Microsoft Windows desktops on a Desktop-as-a-Service basis. FULL STORY >

Rhapsody, a premium on-demand music service in the US, will be acquiring Napster's subscriber base. FULL STORY >

IBM has unveiled a new hybrid cloud solution for enterprise business. FULL STORY >

Does getting yourself formally certified actually help? We talk to Ismail Hassim, software and solution support consultant at Smart Office Service, to learn more. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone and tablet maker Research In Motion reveals BlackBerry Management Center, a free service that enables SMEs to centrally manage and protect BlackBerry smartphones in the cloud. FULL STORY >

Korean tech giant Samsung's Ch@t IM app undergoes a blistering user adoption rate and now also offers users loyalty rewards. 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 >

Search giant Google reveals its new URL shortcut that will be used to link to official Google products and services, such as Google Docs and Gmail. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up Apple is reportedly set to bring out an HD version of the iPad as well as a security update for its iOS mobile OS. FULL STORY >

MWEB launches a new offensive in the local internet bidding war, now offering dual ADSL and 3G bundles to customers. FULL STORY >