In this week's Gaming News Round-up: Activision releases the first DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops II, while GTA V gets delayed. FULL STORY >

Nokia's third Windows Phone 8-operating smartphone, the Lumia 620, is now available for purchase locally. FULL STORY >

According to IDC, global tablet shipments have skyrocketed to record levels during Q4 2012. FULL STORY >

Strategy Analytics reveal that Android and iOS powered a record 92% of all smartphones shipped during Q4 2012. FULL STORY >

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

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

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

Microsoft reveals that it has now passed the 60 million mark for Windows 8 licences sold. FULL STORY >

Tech in 2012 was not all plain sailing, and the industry surely had its ups and downs. Here are the top 5 stories that attracted the most attention here in the TechSmart office. FULL STORY >

Kodak announces the sale of its digital imaging patent portfolio. FULL STORY >

The latest research from ABI Research show that around 21 million ultrabooks will ship worldwide this year. FULL STORY >

We find out if Nokia's new flagship device, the Windows Phone 8 running Lumia 920, is a match for HTC's Windows Phone 8X, the iPhone or any of its Android-powered competition. FULL STORY >

IDC forecasts minimal growth for the mobile phone market this year, in spite of the smartphone market segment slated for a glittering performance during the holiday season. FULL STORY >

Apple captures number 2 ranking spot in US OEM market for the first time. FULL STORY >

Net Applications reveals which mobile browsers are used most on mobile devices to access the net around the globe. FULL STORY >