In what is being viewed as the largest release in Windows Azure history, Microsoft South Africa has announced both the local market availability of Windows Azure and the preview of new Windows Azure services. FULL STORY >

Japan Display Inc. reveals a screen that sports a pixel density nearly double that of an iPhone 4S' Retina Display. FULL STORY >

In part 1 of this week's bumper Gaming News Round-up, we look at twelve trailers for some of the hottest gaming releases announced during the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo. FULL STORY >

In part two of this week's Gaming News Round-up we look at more hot gaming releases that were showcased during the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo. FULL STORY >

Google today announced that Google Map Maker will be available locally. FULL STORY >

Microsoft announces that it has sold more than 600 million Windows 7 PC operating system licenses. FULL STORY >

Nokia delivers its second Lumia smartphone, the Lumia 710, to take on a myriad of BlackBerry OS and Android-running midrange contenders. FULL STORY >

There is a tremendous amount to like about HTC's flagship One X. In fact, in this year's line-up of Android devices, it should only have one other smartphone to be worried about - Samsung's Galaxy S3. FULL STORY >

The IDC provides a peek into the mobile phone market future, by forecasting sales trends for 2012 and beyond. FULL STORY >

MWEB Business believes that while VoIP uptake has been considerably slower in SA, the majority of obstacles to widespread VoIP adoption have been, or are being addressed. FULL STORY >

Sony has announced that it will be partnering with HTC in a bid to create several Android-based and PlayStation certified smartphones. FULL STORY >

It has been a busy few weeks for Cell C, ruffling the feathers of the local cellular market in all the right ways. FULL STORY >

Google has purchased mobile document viewing and editing suite provider Quickoffice. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has surpassed the 100 000 milestone for apps published to its Windows Phone Marketplace. FULL STORY >

Facebook has advised users that they will be notified on the site if they are at risk of being disconnected from the internet next month, due to a DNSChanger botnet. FULL STORY >