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 >

Cellular technology is playing an increasingly important role in health systems across the globe. Dubbed mHealth mobile health, the industry is now moving out of its infancy. But its not without teething problems. FULL STORY >

Beats Electronics struck a new deal with HTC to regain majority ownership of the company. FULL STORY >

Kaspersky Lab releases its spam report for the month of June, showing a drop in the amount of unsolicited mail. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: EA announces a Battlefield 4 beta offer, while more info surrounding upcoming Battlefield 3 DLC is revealed. FULL STORY >

Growing familiarity with social networks is driving new forms of lending and borrowing money, which bypass banks altogether. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up: Kingdom Hearts 3D is coming to the Nintendo 3DS, whilst female gamers ask developers to address the lack of female avatars within Aliens: Colonial Marines multiplayer. FULL STORY >