Google has launched a new search feature, Handwrite, which enables users to scrawl search terms on Google's homepage using their natural handwriting. FULL STORY >

According to a new report, data usage is increasing locally, at the expense of spending on voice. FULL STORY >

Strategy Analytics has shared its latest figures surrounding global media tablets shipments during Q2 2012. FULL STORY >

A new report from mobile analyst firm Juniper Research has dished up more good news for Samsung, while taking a broad look at other smartphone manufacturers. FULL STORY >

A new report from Juniper Research has asserted that near field communication NFC mobile payments will exceed $180 billion worldwide by 2017, as the technology becomes standard. FULL STORY >

The Amazing Spider-Man swings its way back onto the big screen after a five year absence. Can it amaze, and finally do the titular hero justice? FULL STORY >

Tablets are expected to surpass notebook shipments in 2016, according to a new report. FULL STORY >

Market research firm ABI Research says that Apple and Samsung are responsible for 50% of the smartphone market sales and snap up more than 90% of the profit in this sector. FULL STORY >

Research in Motion is about to undergo a major restructuring globally that will see it laying off at least 2000 employees. FULL STORY >

Market research firm Gartner analyses global smartphone and mobile phone sales during Q1 2012. FULL STORY >

WaRCoM IT Solutions provides small to medium sized firms with the necessary tools to run their businesses to its full potential. FULL STORY >

Google is about to set in motion a change to its search functionality that is being called the largest in the search giant's history. FULL STORY >

Apple has apparently acquired app discovery company Chomp, in its bid to strengthen its iTunes app search functionality. FULL STORY >

The latest research from Strategy Analytics puts Finnish phone giant Nokia on top of the mobile phone world, with Samsung hot on its heels and Apple also making a strong showing. FULL STORY >

In part 2 of this week's Gaming News Round-up Bumper Edition - is George Hotz back to his hacking ways? Will we see Coke and McDonalds in Blizzards next MMO? And what is happening to the new Aliens title? FULL STORY >