In this week's Tech News Round-up Apple replaces RIM as the number 2 smartphone platform in the US, whilst possible acquisition reports fuel the tech rumour mill. FULL STORY >

TechSmart talks to Corrie Labuschagne, product and marketing manager for TVs at Samsung Electronics South Africa, about lack of 3D content, glasses-free 3D and internet on TV. FULL STORY >

A new report suggests that Microsoft may be eyeing to release its own branded tablet device next year. FULL STORY >

We don a new suit and tie and head into the murky streets of 1940s L.A. in Team Bondi's L.A. Noire. FULL STORY >

Sony Ericsson reveals two new phones targeting social networking fanatics and music lovers. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google releases the latest stable version of its Chrome browser, which is employed by over 160 million users around the globe. FULL STORY >

Secure content and threat management solutions developer, Kaspersky Lab, presents Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Linux-operating PCs. FULL STORY >

Epson SA launches two full HD projectors that can be employed by gamers and movie fanatics who want the big screen experience at home. FULL STORY >

Facebook's new auto tagging feature comes under fire from privacy watchdogs in the EU. FULL STORY >

We check out the LG Flatron IPS236V-PN, a sleek new display delivering LED technology and HD quality at an affordable price. FULL STORY >

French publisher Ubisoft announces five new titles in development for Nintendo's new Wii U console. FULL STORY >

CPU and GPU maker AMD reintroduces its FX brand of PC processors and platforms for gamers and power users. FULL STORY >

Swiss peripheral maker Logitech announces its latest notebook lapdesk, which sports a multi-touch enabled trackpad. FULL STORY >

Canon South Africa has announced that its 2011 EOS roadshow is back on the road in July. FULL STORY >

At E3 last night Nintendo unveiled its new Wii U, a new controller which doubles as a tablet and entertainment remote. FULL STORY >