M-commerce:

• How Google, eBay, and PayPal are gearing up for a very mobile holiday shopping season.

• Intel and MasterCard to offer Ultrabook users 'safer' NFC checkout via PayPass, impulsive shoppers rejoice.

Research & Stats:

• Online video viewers watching longer on tablets.

Mobile Marketing:

• AOL has a profitable mobile business, but it’s not because of apps or ads.Social Media:

• Is Google+ or Facebook better for business?

Mobile Computing:

• RIM's new operating system will 'surprise,' Cooperman says.

• Kindle Fire could be hotter than iPad this holiday season, study finds.

Gaming:

• Happy holidays in store for video game industry.

Convergence:

• LG is said to plan to debut Google TV at trade show in January.

Online Music:

• Google Music launching without Sony and Warner.

Finance:

• LinkedIn, others show why transparency is needed.