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

A revised complaint by a New York fuel salesman claims he is entitled to a massive 50 percent share in Facebook. FULL STORY >

IT security firm Kaspersky Lab shares insight into the malware that has successfully affected Twitter over the last half a decade. FULL STORY >

In this week's first tech round-up: Facebook goes sort of open source, is the PlayBook delay caused by Flash? and the return of a classic PC. FULL STORY >

At 33 Chris Botha is group MD of The MediaShop, one of the biggest media agencies in SA. He talks to TechSmart about marketing in the age of social media. FULL STORY >

Details emerge about a 'panic button' mobile phone app designed by the U.S. State Department to aid protesters in conflict zones. FULL STORY >

Facebook is apparently in the process of testing new real-time advertising features, meaning what you say in a status update could impact what ads you see in future. FULL STORY >

In yet another buyout, Facebook acquires mobile app developers Snaptu. FULL STORY >

Twitters settles on an FTC agreement which sees the site paying the price for some extensive 2009 hacking attacks. FULL STORY >

TechSmart brings you the latest tech news from CeBIT in part 2 of this week's Tech News Round-up, whilst Charlie Sheen also sets a new Twitter record. FULL STORY >

The Nobel Committee announces this year's Nobel Peace Prize nominations, which seems to include more electronic competitors every year. FULL STORY >

RIM announces a new update to Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones. FULL STORY >

Twitter first blocks and then re-establishes the API access of app developer UberMedia due to amongst others trademark infringements. FULL STORY >

This week we split our gaming news round-up in two, part one looks at some delicious new Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim details, feels sorry for Kevin Butler and showcases the latest Homefront trailer. FULL STORY >

Pictures and other private information of 250 000 Facebook users hijacked. FULL STORY >