Sony starts restoring its PlayStation Network services around the globe, with services going online region by region. FULL STORY >

Facebook takes its fight with Google to the media in this week's Tech News Round-up, whilst Android demotes BlackBerry OS to 2nd spot in terms of US smartphone OS market share. FULL STORY >

Security researchers at Symantec discovers a flaw allowing Facebook apps to leak user data to third party companies and advertisers. FULL STORY >

Sony's PlayStation Network and SOE services remain offline as the company scrambles to patch a number of security holes. FULL STORY >

As Sony's PlayStation Network remained down over the weekend, the company promises two free games to help compensate disgruntled users. FULL STORY >

In this week's gaming news round-up we rejoice as the next Assassin's Creed game is announced, check back on the PSN, and wonder at the scope of L.A. Noire. FULL STORY >

The fourth annual Developer Challenge has been launched by the BlackBerry Partners Fund and includes BlackBerry PlayBook apps for the first time, as well as the addition of the Recognition Awards. FULL STORY >

Sony has some legal action heading its way thanks to the recent hacking attack, while Beyonc?® also gets sued by a software developing company. FULL STORY >

Cell C unveils its 42 Mbps HSDPA+ Network in South Africa's windy city. FULL STORY >

Vodacom unveils its SuperMobile technology network, enabled at north of 1000 base stations in the country, delivering speeds of up to 43.2 Mbps. 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 >

A revised complaint by a New York fuel salesman claims he is entitled to a massive 50 percent share in Facebook. FULL STORY >

An American court of appeals has upheld the original settlement reached between Facebook and the now well-known Winklevoss twins. FULL STORY >

IT security firm Kaspersky Lab shares insight into the malware that has successfully affected Twitter over the last half a decade. FULL STORY >

As people try to come to terms with the devastation caused by the Tohoku earthquake, Sony announces special themes for PlayStation network donations. FULL STORY >