A hacking attack at a major Australian web host causes the permanent deletion of some 4800 websites. FULL STORY >

Mozilla releases a new version of its popular Firefox web browser for PCs, Macs, Linux-running computers and Android-operating devices. FULL STORY >

ICANN approves custom web suffixes to be used online, although the steep price will ensure only the largest companies get a slice of the action. FULL STORY >

Internet giants Google yesterday unveiled a slew of new features which will simplify and transform online searching as we know it. FULL STORY >

New data suggests that the world's largest social network is facing a few drops in user numbers, although the bigger picture is still one of Facebook domination. FULL STORY >

Facebook is in the process of testing out a new constantly updated news feed which will function in a similar way to that of micro-blogging site Twitter. 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 >

The beta version of Opera Software's latest web browser for the PC, Opera 11.50, is available for download and testing. FULL STORY >

Billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg wants to see his site's underage policies changed to allow younger kids access to the social networking platform. FULL STORY >

MWEB upgrades its uncapped 512 Kbps subscribers to 1 Mbps lines at no extra cost. FULL STORY >

MWEB unveils its new WTFast software, helping improve latency and stability for local online gamers. FULL STORY >

Incredible Connection launches a partnership with GoNetReady to supply affordable website solutions to the masses. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up the global smartphone market grows shows significant growth, whilst it would appear that only LG is willing to take up the MeeGo mantle. FULL STORY >

Nigeria beats SA to claim Opera Mini's African browsing crown according to Opera Software's latest State of the Mobile Web report. FULL STORY >

In part 1 of this week's Tech News Round-up some tech developments are revealed at Microsoft's MIX 11 conference for developers and designers. FULL STORY >