Google releases its annual Zeitgeist report, offering a perspective on this year's hottest trends based on searches conducted in South Africa. FULL STORY >

Twitter brings Instagram-like photo filters to its popular social networking site. FULL STORY >

Adobe has finally released a patch which enables its workhorse graphic programs to take full advantage of the high resolution of the Retina display. FULL STORY >

Apple and Google reportedly submit a joint bid for struggling Kodak's desirable collection of imaging patents. FULL STORY >

IDC reveals that the worldwide smart connected device (PC, smartphone, and tablet) market grew by 27.1% during Q3 2012. FULL STORY >

Sony pulls the wraps off of its newest Xperia smartphone - the Xperia E and E dual. FULL STORY >

The Core Group has announced the prices for the fourth generation iPad, as well as its availability from this weekend. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: Crysis 3 is dated, while new trailers are released for DMC Devil May Cry and Company of Heroes 2. FULL STORY >

The latest research from ABI Research show that around 21 million ultrabooks will ship worldwide this year. FULL STORY >

IDC forecasts minimal growth for the mobile phone market this year, in spite of the smartphone market segment slated for a glittering performance during the holiday season. FULL STORY >