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 >

Mac computer users are now able to purchase a Drifta or Drifta USB to watch DStv Mobile on their Mac OS X-operating desktops and notebooks. FULL STORY >

Microsoft's Windows Phone Marketplace now houses more than 40 000 applications and mobile gaming titles. FULL STORY >

The Finnish phone giant Nokia will reportedly be bringing out a Windows 8-powered tablet, as well as a new Lumia smartphone next year. FULL STORY >

The release of Apples 5.0.1 update late last week has apparently not resolved all the battery issues plaguing iPhone 4S users. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has apparently slacked its tight grip on hardware requirements for mobile devices running its Windows Phone operating system. FULL STORY >

Canon has made a serious move on the motion picture production industry with the announcement of its Cinema EOS System. FULL STORY >

HTC UK reveals the names of the first spate of mobile devices that will receive an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich early next year. FULL STORY >

In a lively interview with Domenico Gargarella, we find out the most important question users need to answer before buying a new PC, while also exploring why freedom is essential to technology's success. FULL STORY >

A new software update for Apple's iOS 5 operating system is in the works, and is intended to fix numerous issues being encountered by users. FULL STORY >

Samsung has demanded Apple hands over the iPhone 4S source code, while seeking to have the phone banned in Australia. FULL STORY >

ST-Ericsson reveals that Nokia has chosen it as a chip provider for the company's future Windows Phone Mango-running smartphones. FULL STORY >

Market research firm Net Applications releases its latest browser trend report and mobile/ tablet top browser trend report for the month of October. FULL STORY >

Sony Ericsson reveals that it will be kicking off a worldwide rolling out of the Android 2.3.4 update for many of its mobile devices. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up we look at Forza 4 DLC that is about to arrive, whilst Horatio Caine will be starring in a Facebook-based CSI: Miami game. FULL STORY >