Near Field Communication brings with it a myriad of opportunities for small and medium businesses. FULL STORY >

Sony starts the roll out process for an Android ICS update to some of its 2011 Xperia range of smartphones. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: yet more rumours surface about both the PS4 and Xbox 720, while an abundance of gaming goodness emerges from Gamescom FULL STORY >

All the best gadgets and gear from our Hot New Product segment in the magazine. FULL STORY >

Google has updated its search algorithms to bury pirated content lower in its search results. FULL STORY >

RIM has had a previous verdict of patent infringement overturned, and has been spared paying Mformation several millions of dollars. FULL STORY >

Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, are expected to become central to retail and online purchases, according to a new report from Juniper Research. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up, Blizzard's Battle.net security is breached, Sony battles for more Vita exclusives and Grid 2 is greenlighted. FULL STORY >

Google releases the latest info surrounding the version usage figures behind its Android mobile platform. FULL STORY >

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 >

Genius' SW-G2.1 1250 speaker system boasts a massive 38 watts of RMS sound power, but is this enough to blow away the competition? FULL STORY >