Microsoft thought to be preparing to appoint Satya Nadella as CEO

Reports suggest company may be considering appointing replacements for Steve Ballmer and co-founder Bill Gates

Microsoft rules out ‘back door’ access to MPs’ electronic communications

Officials assured that US agencies do not have unauthorised entry to Australian parliamentary IT operating systems

Companies can disclose more information on data turned over after deal ends months of wrangling before secret Fisa court

Sales of the Nokia Lumia fell quarter on quarter and the handset division suffered a near-30% drop in sales in 2013

Undisclosed money paid to YouTubers featuring Xbox One in gaming videos prompts backlash. By Samuel Gibbs

According to a BBC source, Xbox One owners could have to wait until at least April for BBC iPlayer app. By Samuel Gibbs

Hans Vestberg, head of Swedish technology company, is said to be on the candidate list for the role of Microsoft CEO. By Frances Perraudin

As gamers face higher costs, big-name sponsors are putting serious money into eSports

XBox One, Electronic Arts; cert: 3

Ian Birrell: The world's richest man is seen as a secular saint. But he should question the example Microsoft is setting by avoiding tax

Startups, venture capitalists and foreign workers descend on city with cheap rent and big investments from Google and Microsoft

From 3D printing to curved TVs with smart wearables and Steam Machines in between. By Samuel Gibbs

From the Dark Net to the Everything Movers, via Whatsapp, Waze and the Winklevii.

Billionaire Microsoft founder takes part in Reddit secret Santa. By Samuel Gibbs