Social networking behemoth Facebook has released an updated Facebook for Android app that sports some improved features such as quicker photo loading. FULL STORY >

Nevermind if you had any specific use for one, somewhere along 2011 you most probably wished you had tablet. Here are our picks for the Top 5 tablets of 2011. FULL STORY >

This week Microsoft previewed its forthcoming Windows Store app portal. FULL STORY >

After the buy-out, Sony Ericsson will be no more and become Sony midway through 2012. FULL STORY >

Korean tech firm Samsung unveils a 2 GHz dual-core system-on-a-chip, the Exynos 5250, that will be powering tablets in 2012. FULL STORY >

iPad users may soon be able to buy and install Microsoft's popular Office suite on their tablets. FULL STORY >

Global information and measurement company Nielsen's latest research has found that more than 70% of US smartphone users use either an Android-running smartphone or an iPhone. FULL STORY >

Market research firm Net Applications presents its latest desktop browser trend report for the month of November. FULL STORY >

Microsoft and technology and outsourcing solutions provider AgreeYa Mobility conclude a protocol licensing agreement. FULL STORY >

Every day the move towards cloud computing is taking another step forward, but locally a giant leap has been made with the announcement that Microsofts Office 365 public trial is going live. FULL STORY >

Jorge da Silva, product manager at Toshiba Southern Africa, provides students with some good hints and tips for selecting the right notebook. FULL STORY >

Ross Griffiths, product manager at Nology, shares hints and tips for improving Wi-Fi connectivity at home. FULL STORY >

Microsoft will reportedly be releasing a more powerful Kinect 2 motion-based gaming add-on with future Xbox consoles. FULL STORY >

The Redmond-based software giant Microsoft is reportedly still looking to own a piece of web search company Yahoo!. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: an Xbox LIVE update is on the horizon, with Microsoft also planning to launch Kinect for Windows next year. FULL STORY >