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 >

Market research firm Strategy Analytics has revealed that China has overtaken the US as the biggest smartphone market in terms of volume. FULL STORY >

The latest Norton Online Family Report sheds some stark and disturbing light on some of the issues facing children and their parents in the digital age. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up - the pre-order details for the PlayStation Vita are revealed and DLC for the latest AssassinÔÇÖs Creed game is on the way. FULL STORY >

Huawei Symantec Technologies will be setting a new course under a sole owner, as Huawei is acquiring Symantec's share of the joint venture. FULL STORY >

As of today, Adobe's six new creative touchscreen apps for Android devices are available on Android Market. FULL STORY >

Norton Internet Security 2012 is a comprehensive, full fledged security software that managed to impress us with its balance between accessibility, ease of use and wealth of features. FULL STORY >

McAfee explains why cybercrime is a growing problem, and why security is so essential. FULL STORY >

Adobe has announced job cuts as it pursues a digital media and digital marketing strategy. FULL STORY >

Antivirus software developer McAfee has announced the latest enhancements to its Cloud Security Platform. FULL STORY >

Kaspersky Lab has launched its new local online store, which will offer users security products that have not been available in retail stores. FULL STORY >

Japanese IT manufacturer Fujitsu unveils its latest supercomputer, the PRIMEHPC FX10, which is the company's follow-up to the K computer. FULL STORY >