HP's latest acquisition is German-based software solutions provider Hiflex. FULL STORY >

Micro-blogging site Twitter has provided a round-up of the most popular discussion topics as well as the top hashtags for the popular social networking site during 2011. FULL STORY >

In Platform Wars participants play the role of the senior management of a video game hardware platform producer similar to that of Sony, Nintendo or Microsoft. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News roundup - the future of consoles is debated and Vita games to get tiered pricing. FULL STORY >

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Microsoft and technology and outsourcing solutions provider AgreeYa Mobility conclude a protocol licensing agreement. FULL STORY >

In preparation for the launch of the PlayStation Vita in a few months time, Sony announced this week that the latest software update for the PS3 will be released during the course of this week. FULL STORY >

Ross Griffiths, product manager at Nology, shares hints and tips for improving Wi-Fi connectivity at home. FULL STORY >

Pop star Britney Spears now has more followers on Google's social network, Google+, than the company's co-founder Larry Page. FULL STORY >

Kaspersky Lab has announced its Kaspersky One Transantarctic Expedition, which will see a 33 year old explorer attempt to become the first woman to cross the Antarctic alone. FULL STORY >

The Redmond-based software giant Microsoft is reportedly still looking to own a piece of web search company Yahoo!. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: an Xbox LIVE update is on the horizon, with Microsoft also planning to launch Kinect for Windows next year. FULL STORY >

HTC will be re-examining its decision to acquire graphics chip maker S3 Graphics after S3 lost its ITC patent case against the Cupertino-based tech firm. FULL STORY >

In an open letter released this week, HP CEO Meg Whitman laid out her plans for getting HP back on course in the year ahead. FULL STORY >

Microsoft's latest acquisition is video content discovery company VideoSurf, whose software it will use to enhance the Xbox LIVE network as well as the Xbox 360 ecosystem. FULL STORY >