Nokia delivers a more compact version of the N97 to spearhead its charge into the smartphone segment, at least until the N8 comes out later this year. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has officially announced that the public beta for its first Windows 7 Service Pack will launch on July 1, bringing with it a number of updates. FULL STORY >

Toshiba announce the local release of the Camileo SX500 and Camileo SX900 FULL STORY >

Redmond has responded to reports of Google phasing out the use of Windows on company computers due to security concerns. FULL STORY >

Google is being sued for damages after an American woman was using walking directions from Google Maps and got hit by a car. FULL STORY >

One of the latest Android-based smartphones to come out of the HTC stable, the HTC Legend boasts a stunning AMOLED display and impressive and intuitive OS and Sense UI skin. FULL STORY >

An answer to the PS3's Heavy Rain for Xbox 360 users, Alan Wake is a psychological thriller that ropes you in from start to finish. FULL STORY >

FarmVille is on its way to Yahoo! properties this week in the Gaming News Round-up, while Sony gave gamers in LA the opportunity to test their latest God of War title and Nintendo clean image takes a bit of a knock. FULL STORY >

Google has released a stable version of its Chrome browser for Mac computers. FULL STORY >

SE will release an update of the Xperia range's firmware, which will make it possible to upgrade them to Android OS 2.1. FULL STORY >

If you're on the lookout for some informative and entertaining websites, you can take a look at our Web Time Wasters for the month of May. FULL STORY >

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 >