Intel snaps up a large number of patents from RealNetworks, the firm behind the Real Player media player. FULL STORY >

Popular social networking site Twitter looks to become a less favoured destination for malware, as the company acquires anti-malware firm Dasient. FULL STORY >

The Eastman Kodak company files for bankruptcy protection whilst also taking a shot against Samsung. FULL STORY >

Kodak alleges patent infringement and sues Fujifilm amid reports that it will be filing for bankruptcy. FULL STORY >

Nuance Communications is snapping up Vlingo in an effort to deliver intelligent voice interfaces that combine voice, language understanding and semantic processing to more devices. FULL STORY >

European Union regulators temporarily suspended their investigation into search giant Google's acquisition of smartphone and tablet maker Motorola Mobility. FULL STORY >

HP's latest acquisition is German-based software solutions provider Hiflex. FULL STORY >

The Redmond-based software giant Microsoft is reportedly still looking to own a piece of web search company Yahoo!. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: an Xbox LIVE update is on the horizon, with Microsoft also planning to launch Kinect for Windows next year. FULL STORY >

HTC will be re-examining its decision to acquire graphics chip maker S3 Graphics after S3 lost its ITC patent case against the Cupertino-based tech firm. FULL STORY >

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 >

Huawei Symantec Technologies will be setting a new course under a sole owner, as Huawei is acquiring Symantec's share of the joint venture. FULL STORY >

As of today, Adobe's six new creative touchscreen apps for Android devices are available on Android Market. FULL STORY >

Adobe has announced job cuts as it pursues a digital media and digital marketing strategy. FULL STORY >

Digital media company Yahoo! will be extending its audience targeting capabilities and premium content supply via the acquisition of interclick. FULL STORY >