Research in Motion has been ordered to pay a substantial $147 million in damages to Mformation Technologies, after a court ruled that the BlackBerry maker had infringed on its patents. FULL STORY >

Microsoft is acquiring multi-touch touchscreen maker and software development firm Perceptive Pixel. FULL STORY >

Samsung Electronics South Africa has started assembling all computer monitors above 21" destined for the SA market locally. FULL STORY >

ETSI adopts a new form factor for the SIM card that is 40% smaller than the current smallest design. FULL STORY >

April 1st has traditionally been one of the silliest days of the year, and yesterday was no different, as numerous technology companies put their money where their mirth is and debuted some wacky products. FULL STORY >

Gartner takes a look at the major trends that are driving a new era in computing, whereby the personal cloud will gain prominence. FULL STORY >

Deloitte recently gave a thought provoking look at how the technology, media and entertainment sectors could change this year. FULL STORY >

This week, Acer unveiled and previewed its forthcoming AcerCloud offering. FULL STORY >

Kingston reveals its fastest, most spacious flash drive yet in the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 that offers up to 256 GB of storage space. FULL STORY >

Huawei Symantec Technologies will be setting a new course under a sole owner, as Huawei is acquiring Symantec's share of the joint venture. FULL STORY >

Financial services and risk services provider Alexander Forbes provides some insight into the benefits of infrared photography technology for the insurance industry, as well as to the policy holders. 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 >

Finnish phone giant Nokia and the Department of Science and Technology sign a memorandum of understanding, concerning collaborative efforts for local ICT projects. FULL STORY >

A new incubator for entrepreneurs and innovators, focusing on mobile technology, has opened for membership. FULL STORY >

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