What’s the best laptop for a child … who plays Minecraft?
Ed wants a laptop for his eight-year-old son. The realproblem is that he plays Minecraft, and this requires something with better graphics processing capabilities ...
iPad Air: how does Apple’s new tablet compare to the competition?
Tablets are available to suit almost any budget, including the new iPad Air and iPad mini 2 – which is worth buying? By Samuel Gibbs
Just Dance 2014 – review
New tunes, new moves, same idea, writes Rory Summerley
20 best iPhone and iPad apps this week
Bob Dylan Bootlegs, Device 6, Microsoft Remote Desktop, Oyster, Room on the Broom Games, Hop, 50 years of the National Theatre and more. By Stuart Dredge
Xbox One introduces community achievements and Twitter-style feed
Keith Stuart: Microsoft's next-gen console to add new social features, including the ability to follow superstar gamers and indulge in community achievements
Fifa 14 – review
Although Fifa has a title that sells it has made the effort to please fans, writes Matt Kamen
Skype under investigation in Luxembourg over link to NSA
Ten years ago, the calling service had a reputation as a tool for evading surveillance but now it is under scrutiny for covertly passing data to government agencies. By Ryan Gallagher
Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer gives final emotional speech to staff
Outgoing chief executive known for September 2000 'monkey dance' hints at internal meeting that he is being pushed out. By Samuel Gibbs
Tokyo Game Show 2013 – review
There were signs of genuine gameplay innovation as Sony and Microsoft went head to head with next-gen consoles, writes Giles Richards
Nokia admits mistake over Stephen Elop’s €18.8m payoff
Controversy over payment to former chief executive which followed Microsoft's €5.5bn takeover of the firm
Rayman Legends – review
Rayman Legends is a platformer that has no problem with momentum – it's a game that's been meticulously crafted to keep you moving
PES 2014 – review
Rich Stanton: After taking a battering from Fifa, Konami's PES series begins an incredible fightback
Angry Birds Star Wars II – review
Rovio returns with its second Star Wars-themed version of Angry Birds. And this time, it comes with its own physical toys. By Stuart Dredge
Microsoft seeks to increase value in stock by buying back $40bn of shares
Software giant seeks to appease investors concerned it is failing to capitalise on the smartphone boom
Saints Row IV – review
Faster, higher and sillier. The new Saints Row game, now published by Deeper Silver, raises the bar, writes Jordan Erica Webber