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 >

We test out the Philips Fidelio Primo Docking Speaker DS9000, an iPhone, iPod or iPad docking station that delivers a phenomenal sound experience. 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 >

Sony celebrates the five year anniversary of the PlayStation 3's launch. 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 >

HP today announced redesigned versions of its Envy notebooks, which include a 15.6 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 >

The latest in the Apple vs. Samsung legal saga sees the court Down Under agreeing to hear Samsung's iPhone 4S ban case in March next year. FULL STORY >

The release of Apples 5.0.1 update late last week has apparently not resolved all the battery issues plaguing iPhone 4S users. 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 >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up, a trio of Game of Throne games will be making their way to your console or PC in 2012, whilst Ubisoft lines up yet another Assassin's Creed game for 2012. FULL STORY >

AMD has launched its new FirePro V4900 graphic card, which is aimed at offering digital content creation professionals excellent performance at an affordable price. FULL STORY >

A new software update for Apple's iOS 5 operating system is in the works, and is intended to fix numerous issues being encountered by users. FULL STORY >

AMD has announced global workforce reductions in a bid to optimise its cost structure and accelerate the company's growth. FULL STORY >