A new range of notebooks enables one to swap notebook lids and change the appearance of the notebook on the fly. FULL STORY >

The Cupertino-based iPhone and iPad maker Apple updates its thin and light MacBook Air notebook. FULL STORY >

We are big fans of the Alienware range here in the TechSmart offices. So it comes as great news that Alienware has launched two new gaming-centric notebooks, the M14x and the M11x, in South Africa. FULL STORY >

Sony SA has launched its new VAIO Z series, which promises mobility and style without compromising on specifications. FULL STORY >

Sony SA has unveiled its new VAIO EH series of notebooks, which boasts either a 15.5 or a 17.3 screen, Core i5 processor, and, like the reviewed VAIO C series, a dash of stylish flair. FULL STORY >

Acer will launch the Aspire 5755 at the end of this month, which is squarely aimed at catering for consumers entertainment, everyday and multi-tasking needs. FULL STORY >

We review the compact Asus U36S, a new entry into the thin-and-light sector perfect for performance seeking business users. FULL STORY >

LG Electronics announced this week that its P530 'Blade' notebook is heading to South Africa next month. FULL STORY >

RIM announces some novel new features of Renault's new FRENDZY concept, which features an integrated BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. FULL STORY >

Micro-blogging website Twitter announces that more than a million apps has now been written to support its expanding tweeting infrastructure. FULL STORY >

Researchers at John Hopkins University study health trends on Twitter. FULL STORY >

Facebook and Skype enters a partnership which sees face-to-face video calling being offered from within Facebook itself. FULL STORY >

Toshiba reveals its new Qosmio F750 3D, bringing powerful audio and visual performance as well as no-glasses 3D to the party. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up the successful bidder for Nortel's extensive patent portfolio is revealed, whilst the Android golden goose continues to lay royalty eggs for the Redmond software giant. FULL STORY >

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