IDC finds that worldwide smartphone shipments are on pace to grow by nearly 40% in 2013, whilst the average selling prices of smartphones have declined more than 12%. FULL STORY >

According to Canalys, Android-powered tablets will account for 50% of the worldwide device (desktop PC, notebook PC, and tablets) market in 2014. FULL STORY >

Switzerland has found itself in anti-piracy organisations’ crosshairs, with several groups criticising that country’s approach to copyright infringement. FULL STORY >

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ABI Research sees Android taking off in the enterprise segment of the mobile phone market. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Naughty Dog announces Uncharted for PS4, single player DLC for The Last of Us is forthcoming and Dead Rising 3 wants your eyes. FULL STORY >

The global processor market is set to deliver year-on-year shipment growth overall, thanks to healthy mobile device segments. FULL STORY >

Android as a mobile platform and phablets prove to be popular buying factors for smartphone users during Q3 2013, whilst Windows Phone also shows strong growth. FULL STORY >

Whilst biometric technology, based on fingerprint identification, is considered the most accurate in terms of access control in commerce, HR experts believe facial recognition has captured the attention of decision makers. FULL STORY >

A quality headset immerses gamers in their virtual, onscreen worlds much better than the run-of-the-mill pair of headphones. We find out if Asus' ROG Orion fits the bill. FULL STORY >

We don the famous black suit and smash into the latest Arkham title to find out if Origins packs a punch or if it is merely riding the coattails of its predecessors. FULL STORY >

Nokia finally makes the 41 MP boasting Lumia 1020 available to local buyers. FULL STORY >

Whether your firelighting skills range from forging an occasional braai all the way up to being able show Bear Grylls a trick or two, technology is at hand to help you make a fire in a jiffy. FULL STORY >

Taking our cue from a slew of bespeckled celebrities, here's some examples of how you can not only earn some much needed style points, but also increase your perceived level of intelligence. FULL STORY >

Mozilla releases the latest edition (25) of its popular Firefox web browser as well as Firefox for Android. FULL STORY >