IDC releases its 2012-2016 forecast which looks at the upcoming trends for the video game industry. FULL STORY >

Microsoft reveals that it has now passed the 60 million mark for Windows 8 licences sold. FULL STORY >

Kodak announces the sale of its digital imaging patent portfolio. FULL STORY >

Google has announced that, as of today, Google Maps will be rolling out worldwide for the iPhone. FULL STORY >

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

Juniper Research has now revised, and scaled back, its forecast of the growth of the NFC technology due to the iPhone 5's omittance. FULL STORY >

Local location firm Waytag partners with mapping and location giant TomTom to make an innovative new location technology available to users. FULL STORY >

Net Applications reveals which mobile browsers are used most on mobile devices to access the net around the globe. FULL STORY >

The cellular penetration rate within the African continent is expected to surpass 80 during the first quarter of next year. FULL STORY >

Microsoft sells over 40 million Windows 8 licences so far and signs up more than 25 million Outlook.com users in around four months. FULL STORY >

Wreck-it Ralph is a gem of a movie that pays homage to games while retaining the ability to appeal to non-gamers as well. FULL STORY >

THQ's latest WWE title packs a much needed dollop of attitude thanks to the inclusion of a nostalgic new game mode. Is this enough to put it on your Xmas list though? FULL STORY >

Jolla, a group consisting of mostly former Nokia employees has showcased its new mobile platform for mobile devices. FULL STORY >

Fender has launched The Squier by Fender Strat guitar, which plays nice with amps and electronic devices alike. FULL STORY >

Hot gaming news featuring Star Wars going free, a new Crysis 3 trailer and some limited edition Lara Croft merchandise surface. FULL STORY >