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 >

In an open letter released this week, HP CEO Meg Whitman laid out her plans for getting HP back on course in the year ahead. FULL STORY >

Samsung SA reveals that a credit card payment option on its Apps store for Android-running mobile devices is now available. FULL STORY >

kalahari.com says that local mobile shopping is increasing and provides tips to help local shoppers make smarter mobile-based purchases during this festive season. 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 >

Local operator MTN makes some changes to its Me2U service that enables subscribers to perform remote airtime transfers. FULL STORY >

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

In this week's Gaming News Round-up - the pre-order details for the PlayStation Vita are revealed and DLC for the latest AssassinÔÇÖs Creed game is on the way. 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 >

DStv Mobile and MTN launch a 3G streaming mobile TV service to enable local users to view DStv TV content on their mobile phones. FULL STORY >

Vodacom aims to give more locals access to the net via the new Ubuntu-operating Vodafone Webbook netbook. 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 >

Nashua Mobile launches its unshaped, uncapped ADSL offerings. FULL STORY >

The popular Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has managed to set day one launch records for the third year in a row. FULL STORY >