Breakfast briefing: Microsoft opens CES, pi gets bigger

• CES opened on Wednesday as Microsoft's Steve Ballmer and Robbie Bach took the stage to reveal... and what did they show off? Slate PCs from Hewlett Packard, though precious few details were revealed about when they might be available, for how much or - to be honest - what they really do

Google phone could arrive next week

Google has increased speculation that it is preparing to launch its own branded handset, by announcing its plan to hold a press conference next week

Ten years of technology: 2008

As the noughties come to a close, we take a look at the biggest technology stories of the decade - and how the Guardian reported them at the time

Ten years of technology: 2007

As the noughties come to a close, we take a look at the biggest technology stories of the decade - and how the Guardian reported them at the time

Ten years of technology: 2006

As the noughties come to a close, we take a look at the biggest technology stories of the decade - and how the Guardian reported them at the time

Microsoft sued over Bing trademark

A small US design company has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging that it is unfairly using the Bing name for its search engine