Google, Facebook and Microsoft race to get 1 billion Indians online
Tech giants hope to benefit from widening access in a country where just 26% of the population has access to the internet
Philip Hammond brings message of cyber-fear to Microsoft
Chancellor lulls gathering of geeks to sleep with presentation to launch UK’s cyber-strategy
Microsoft Surface irks NFL coaches and stars: ‘I’m done with tablets’
Teams use the tablet under a $400m deal – but the publicity hasn’t all been positive as Bill Belichick and others vent their frustrations
British businesses to pay more for Microsoft Office following pound slump
Post-EU referendum slide in value of pound to blame for Microsoft’s UK price rises, expected to be up to 13% for software and 22% for cloud-based services
After the success of Pokémon Go!, what is the future for augmented reality?
With Pikachu and friends earning up to $10m per day, R&D departments are searching for the next phase
Paper 1, Microsoft Surface 0: Patriots head coach dumps tablet in five-minute rant
If you’re the high-profile head coach of one of the biggest NFL teams, you apparently can’t get real work done on a tablet
Five reasons Xbox One sales are booming
According to a new report, week-on-week sales of Xbox One were up 1000% at the end of September. How has the tide turned so dramatically for the console?
Forza Horizon 3 review – the fast, fun and beautiful driving sim returns
The third title in Microsoft’s flashy yet smart driving series offers a new landscape and a host of fresh features – and does it all with a smile
Xbox execs surprised by Sony’s decision to abandon 4K Blu-ray support with PS4
Microsoft’s head of Xbox planning says 4K is a key part of gaming’s future, and insists customers will understand appeal of Project Scorpio when they see it
Games reviews roundup: Forza Horizon 3; Batman: The Telltale Series; Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet
Microsoft’s road-racing sim steps up a gear, DC’s Dark Knight returns to rule the streets of Gotham, but an intriguing new shoot-’em-up is too much like hard work
Culture hacks: the ultimate guide to going out and staying in on the cheap
Like free stuff? Of course you do, you’re reading the online version of our student guide. Whether it’s opera or gaming, here are more cash-saving culture hacks
Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 review: the plucky underdog does it again
The traditional PES v Fifa rivalry is back – and Konami has produced its best football simulation since the glory days of PlayStation 2
A buyer’s guide to the new Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo consoles
Wait for Xbox: Project Scorpion or opt for a Playstation 4 Pro? Plump for an Xbox One S or hold out for a Nintendo NX? This guide should help anyone trying to choose a new console
Electronic empathy: meet the next wave of virtual reality
Immersive technologies are expanding creative experiences, and have a broader reach than simply Pokémon Go
Get in gear: autumn’s 10 hottest video games
The annual footie simulation Fifa gets an overhaul, the PlayStation VR headset debuts and Pokémon Sun and Moon arrives in time for Christmas. Plus, the top UK gaming events