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The video game distribution service Steam will soon offer creativity and productivity applications, alongside games, for the first time.

With recent online account breaches hitting the headlines, CertiVox's CEO Brian Spector argues that usernames should be a thing of the past.

Acer's chairman has called on Microsoft to think twice about launching its Surface tablets, which pose a big challenge for Windows PC manufacturers.

The new Leviathan DLC brings new characters, weapon upgrades and explores the origin of Reapers

Microsoft is urging developers to refrain from using the term "Metro" in relation to Windows 8 and windows Phone 7 apps, advising them to use "New User Interface" instead.

Recently published patents reveal that Apple is working on a next-generation iPad Smart Case that includes a second display doubling as a touch-screen keyboard.

Android dominates the US smartphone market, but only 16 percent of smartphones and tablets have been updates to Android 4.0 or higher.

Microsoft has completed the development of Windows 8 and has announced the RTM ahead of its 26 October release date.

Microsoft has launched Outlook.com, an all-new email client to be used as an alternative to Hotmail, with Facebook and Skype integration.

Paid-for games made for the free Linux OS "deny freedom to their users", according to Free Software Foundation founder Richard Stallman.

Microsoft has reaffirmed the 26 October release date for its Surface for Windows RT tablet, which will launch alongside Windows 8.

Motorola products could be banned from sale in Germany after Microsoft won its latest patent battle with the Google-owned Motorola Mobility.

Nintendo announces Q2 2012 loss of £141m, as 3DS hardware reaches profitability and Wii U console preps for launch.

Amazon is expected to introduce a updated 7in and a new 10in Kindle Fire, each with three storage options.

CloudOn announces launching its free productivity app for iPad and Android in 60 more countries

Microsoft posted its first ever quarterly loss since going public in 1986 but strong overall sales and upcoming launches suggest there is no need to panic.

Loss mainly on account of a multi-billion write-off on the value of its unprofitable online advertising business Aquantive.

A Czech website claims to have images of a new wedge-shaped mouse and keyboard designed for Windows 8.

The general availability release date for the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system has been announced as 26 October.

There is considerable speculation the next-gen Microsoft gaming console - a revision of the existing Xbox 360 - will release in 2013, with a price tag of only $100

A new job, a baby on the way and an ailing internet giant to manage. Marissa Mayer has a major challenge on her hands.

EU could deliver huge fine to Microsoft for breaching antitrust law, as error prevents millions of Windows users from using their browser of choice.

Google's 20th employee Marissa Mayer becomes Yahoo's fifth CEO in the last five years.

Microsoft has just unveiled a new version of Office, which focuses on touch, cloud and social.

A fix is planned 'in the next few days'

Nokia has halved the price of its flagship smartphone in the US ahead of expected poor financial results this week.

NBC owner Comcast has bought back its 50 percent stake in MSNBC.com for $300m as Microsoft ends its 16-year relationship with the project.

ComicCon fans get tasters of new Halo 4, Game of Thrones, Beyond and One Piece: Pirate Warriors.

The Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone running Windows Phone 7 software outperforms its unimpressive spec sheet.

Microsoft has urged Windows 7 and Vista users to disable the Sidebar and Gadgets immediately, as they pose a security risk.