Facebook has announced that it is in the process of acquiring photo-sharing app Instagram for a cool $1 billion. FULL STORY >

Kaspersky Lab recently launched its Kaspersky ONE Universal Security package, a multi-platform solution that brings comprehensive protection for the wide range of personal devices, ranging from PCs and Macs through to smartphones and tablets.... FULL STORY >

Skyrim players on the PlayStation 3 finally have cause to celebrate, as Bethesda's latest patch has been released for the console and addresses the game breaking bug that has persisted for many players. FULL STORY >

Nissan will be using Intel's Atom processors to power some of its next-gen in-vehicle infotainment systems from 2013. FULL STORY >

We head into week 5 of Research In Motion's Touch Awesomeness competition, launched in celebration of its first touch-only smartphone in the Curve range, the BlackBerry Curve 9380. FULL STORY >

Microsoft buys more than 800 patents and patent applications from global internet services and media firm AOL. FULL STORY >

For most things in life it's a case of you get what you pay for. But these days however, budget vehicles aren't merely just the car you drive until you can afford something better. FULL STORY >

Sony's Xperia Neo V is undeniably a great effort for a mid-range phone, and at first appearances, certainly meets our expectations. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has reportedly reached the 80 000 mark in terms of applications added to the Windows Phone Marketplace. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: The Kinect Star Wars game and Xbox 360 Limited Edition bundle become available locally, whilst the creator of indie-hit Minecraft unveils his new project. FULL STORY >

European Commission launches two antitrust probes into Motorola Mobility's patent practices, after it had received complaints from Apple and Microsoft. FULL STORY >

A leaked version of Google's latest operating system has made its way onto RootzWiki, enabling Samsung Galaxy Note users to give their phone some Ice Cream Sandwich treatment ahead of Samsung's schedule. FULL STORY >

Analytics firm comScore releases its latest statistics on the US mobile phone market for the period between December 2011 and February 2012. FULL STORY >

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is yet another example of just how good, immersive and satisfying fantasy role playing games can be. FULL STORY >

Google makes the latest Android versions user statistics available, indicating which version of the mobile OS is the most used. FULL STORY >