Microsoft has agreed to an once-off payment to VirnetX in order to settle two legal disputes over networking patents. FULL STORY >

In this week's tech roundup: Apple hemorrhaging new iPhone prototypes, Vodacom's low cost netbook, Adobe vs. Apple war of words and Canon's 40 million milestone. FULL STORY >

Sony makes a loss while the Xbox 360 has 3D in its sight. This and other news in this week's Gaming News Roundup. FULL STORY >

TechSmart talks to Kethan Parbhoo, the equity equivalence lead at Microsoft SA, to find out more about Microsoft SA's recent BBBEE investment announcement. FULL STORY >

The SA launch of Microsoft Office 2010 took place yesterday, with Microsoft looking set to take on Google Docs with what it calls Office for the internet generation. FULL STORY >

Epic Games have announced the release date for the final chapter in the popular Gears of War story. FULL STORY >

Redmond has showcased two new social phones targeted at younger buyers and tech savvy users, which have been designed and manufactured by Sharp. FULL STORY >

Lion of Judah, a locally made 3D animation feature, is in the final stages of production and is set to hit SA cinemas later in the year. FULL STORY >

This week Sony's PSP gets an American birthday cake with five candles to blow out, and we are almost certain that their birthday wish is that the upcoming 3D capable Nintendo 3DS will prove not that popular. FULL STORY >

This week Microsoft think they can explain why the PS3 isnÔÇÖt matching the sales figures of their Xbox 360 in the US. New gaming titles from Square Enix and Codemasters are announced and the PS3 Slim might not remain the only... FULL STORY >

Microsoft offers a glimpse into its web browsers future with the release of a developer preview of Internet Explorer 9 at its developer conference. FULL STORY >

Microsoft launches three new HD webcams that not only records in 720p, but also makes use of a new technology to allow for the best quality images in all lighting conditions. FULL STORY >

Sony reveals its motion-based controller to the world, whilst Microsoft's Xbox 360 had a bumper Feb. Jay-Z takes on Eminem within DJ Hero and Nintendo again asserts that the Wii still has a long life ahead of it. FULL STORY >

Google buys DocVerse, an online collaboration plugin tool for Microsoft Office, possibly to lure some of Microsofts Office users into using their cloud based Docs service. FULL STORY >

The Cupertino firm producing Amazing Precious Products Loaded with Entertainment or Apple for short has been crowned by Fortune Magazine as the worlds most admired company. Other tech companies in the news are Sony who want to take on... FULL STORY >