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 >

TechSmart managed to track down Nancy Hammervik, senior vice president industry relations at training company CompTIA's head office in the US, to talk about woman in IT. FULL STORY >

The world watches as shuttle Atlantis prepares to blast into space to mark the end of the iconic space shuttle program. FULL STORY >

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

The RICA deadline passed last week in relative calm, but the government yesterday warned scammers that they would face the full extent of the law. FULL STORY >

HTC is purchasing its own graphics chip maker in a move that will also greatly expand its patent portfolio. FULL STORY >

Microsoft strikes a deal with China's largest search provider, aims to push back Google domination. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone and tablet PC manufacturer Research In Motion's latest usage figures for its BlackBerry mobile OS, shows that it is also struggling with OS fragmentation. FULL STORY >

The winners of last year's local round of Microsoft's Imagination Cup will be leaving for New York City tomorrow, to represent their country on the global stage. FULL STORY >

E3's marked on every serious gamer's calendar, since it's here that the best new releases and products get revealed. FULL STORY >

Popular VoIP service Skype is now available for free video calling on an Android device near you. FULL STORY >

Secure content and threat management solutions provider Kaspersky Lab has been ranked by Gartner as one of the fastest growing vendors in the global security software market. FULL STORY >

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

A new report suggests that Sony's PlayStation 4 will be released next year, and that it will support Kinect-like motion controls from the get-go. FULL STORY >

Canon South Africa will showcase its entire range of consumer and business solutions products for the first time at the Canon Expo, being held in Sandton during December 2011. FULL STORY >