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Following Steve Ballmer's surprising resignation, David Gilbert looks at the candidates likely to fill his role.

Campus Party Europe opens in London with over 500 hours of lectures and workshops, hackathons and a village of tents.

Skype confirms it is working on a way to make 3D video calls, but admits the technology is several years from launch.

Technology reporter Alistair Charlton sits down with the Xbox One, taking a look at Dead Rising 3, Forza Motorsport 5 and the game console's new Kinect sensor.

US airstrikes in Syria could begin within days after hawkish words from leaders.

US defence secretary Chuck Hagel tells BBC US military ready to go as markets rush to sell off stocks.

Facebook published first government data request report, but privacy campaigners argue more must be done.

In first part of special series on cyber warfare, IBTimes UK investigates the state of government-sponsored surveillance.

Samsung confirms Galaxy Gear smartwatch will be announced at IFA press event in Berlin on 4 September.

US Treasury Department may hit debt ceiling in October.

War in Syria could push up fuel prices and hurt emerging economies.

Snowden documents reveal millions of dollars paid out to cover price of legal crackdown.

Steve Ballmer's full letter to Microsoft staff, announcing his retirement from the world's largest software company.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is to retire within the next 12 months, having led the world's largest software company for 13 years.

Analysts think Activision have another hit on their hands with Call of Duty: Ghost which could sell 20 million units.

As Samsung prepares to launch Galaxy Gear next month, Alistair Charlton tries to decide what a smartwatch should be.

Senior NDRC official reportedly told 30 foreign firms 'if you put up a fight, I could double or triple your fines'.

Sony has announced that the PlayStation 4 will go on sale in the UK and Europe on 29 November, priced at £349.

US bookseller says reports of abandoning Nook tablet production misunderstood and new products on way.

Microsoft has announced all Xbox One consoles will come with a digital copy of FIFA 14, as well as detailing Call of Duty: Ghosts bundle.

Apple has hired Jay Blehnik, the fitness instructor behind the Nike FuelBand, to work on iWatch wearable tech project.

Microsoft to remove the ability to download PC games through Xbox.com from 22 August.

Google attempts to avoid legal action by claiming UK privacy laws do not apply to its consumer services.

Albert Penello confirms no region-lock for Microsoft Xbox One games.

Capcom has no plans to release Ultra Street Fighter 4 for Nintendo's fading Wii U console.

Alain Corre, Ubisoft chief, sees Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Watch Dogs in top five future games.

Google objections to Windows Phone YouTube app are 'nothing but excuses' claims Microsoft general counsel.

Microsoft and Ubi Interactive have teamed up to let you turn any flat surface into a giant touchscreen.

Fragmentation of Android means an admitted security flaw in the software affecting hundreds of thousands of apps may go unfixed.

Microsoft to invest in Windows gaming with hiring of former Valve business director Jason Holtman