Net Applications announced the latest global desktop OS usage figures, showing which OS is used most by computer users worldwide. FULL STORY >

Facebook introduces Graph Search, which allows users to make new connections via graphs. FULL STORY >

News aggregator and reader Pulse has received a new update to cater to social media. FULL STORY >

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

IDC presents its latest figures surrounding global PC shipments during Q4 2012. FULL STORY >

Samsung recently unveiled an enhanced Series 7 Chronos, as well as a Series 7 Ultra ultrabook. FULL STORY >

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

Mozilla makes the latest version (18) of its Firefox browser available for download. FULL STORY >

Dropbox goes on an acquisition spree, snapping up Snapjoy right after buying Audiogalaxy. 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 >

Kaspersky Lab has released its annual Kaspersky Security Bulletin, which provides the overall malware and cyber-threat statistics for 2012. FULL STORY >

MTN announces the local pricing info for Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 5. FULL STORY >

This solid and attractive touchscreen ultrabook has a lot going for it, including a superb build quality, beautiful design and some great performance. FULL STORY >

Google releases its annual Zeitgeist report, offering a perspective on this year's hottest trends based on searches conducted in South Africa. FULL STORY >

The 2012 holiday season is upon us and digital devices are sure to play a bigger role in the holiday shopping process than ever before. Here are 11 tips for staying safe online, courtesy of ESET. FULL STORY >