The announcement that HP was discontinuing its tablet line may have other consequences for technology users. FULL STORY >

Japanese games developer and publisher Konami unveils its football ambassador who will serve as the face of PES 2012. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up: Android OEMs and competitors chip in on Google's Motorola Mobility purchase while Nokia plans big MWC 2012 showcase. FULL STORY >

In sudden and shocking news, HP announced that it will discontinue its webOS based TouchPad tablet. FULL STORY >

South Africa's fourth mobile network operator, Telkom-owned 8ta, reveals yet another new mobile pre-paid broadband offer, fanning the mobile data wars fire. FULL STORY >

IT security firm Kaspersky Lab reports on the status of malicious activity arising from the shadiest parts of the web, as well as on the PCs of the users of its products. FULL STORY >

StumbleUpon has launched a new explore box that it hopes will make web discovery more focused. FULL STORY >

Finally, Google's Reader has received a Honeycomb update that caters to large tablets. FULL STORY >

Local operator MTN signs a global agreement with Opera Software, to enhance mobile internet services across Africa and the Middle East. FULL STORY >

Consumer electronics maker ViewSonic reveals its latest dual-OS sporting tablet, the ViewPad10pro. FULL STORY >

Technology has added a whole new dimension to the responsibility of being a parent, and a bigger price tag. Santam looks at properly insuring teenagers' assets. FULL STORY >

If the price of software advertised on local web sites seems too good to be true, it probably is. This is the message from Microsoft SA, which has warned of a boom in fake software being sold online to unwitting consumers. FULL STORY >

iPad users will be able to download and buy rare manuscripts, which have been converted into electronic format by the British Library. FULL STORY >

Sony has announced that its forthcoming new portable console will have dedicated apps for social media networks. FULL STORY >

Leica has launched its new Leica V-LUX30, a camera firmly aimed at adventurers, travellers and explorers. FULL STORY >