The latest luxury petite hatchbacks might be fitted with smallish fuel-efficient motors, but that doesn't mean they won't put a big smile on your face when on the road. Here are our top 5 choices. FULL STORY >

In light of recent tragedies, the question of whether violent games cause violent acts has once again re-emerged as a hot button issue. FULL STORY >

Electric power comes to the Fiat 500 while local pedal power invention scoops Red Dot Award in this month's packed edition of Green News. FULL STORY >

Gartner announces its worldwide PC shipment outlook for Q4 2012. FULL STORY >

Coming at the tail end of 2012, and offering a fine way to start 2013, was Nintendo's latest console, the Wii U. FULL STORY >

After presenting the 'bending over backwards' Yoga last year, Lenovo is at it again, introducing the business-focused FULL STORY >

As expected we all survived 2012, luckily with our iPads and ultrabooks intact. Here are a few of the trends we see on the technological front in 2013. FULL STORY >

In part two of Tech Trends for 2013, we look at the things we want more off in 2013, and look at how we fared with our predictions for 2012. FULL STORY >

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 >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: THQ files for bankruptcy, more Borderlands 2 DLC is confirmed and Final Fantasys Lightning confronts the end times. FULL STORY >

Nokia and RIM settle all outstanding legal actions between the two firms, thanks to a patent licence agreement. FULL STORY >

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

Ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show, LG has already announced its new voice controlled Magic Remote. FULL STORY >

Ford introduces its Sync in-car infotainment system that it developed along with Microsoft, in the new Focus. FULL STORY >