Apple goes to war with its rivals
Apple, Google and now Microsoft are slugging it out in the battle to sell us tablet computers. And the competition can only be a good thing, writes John Naughton
iPad numbers fail to impress Wall Street analysts
Quarterly results beat Apple's own forecasts but Wall Street analysts had predicted higher profits
Assassin’s Creed 3 – preview
Vast in scale and rich in intrigue, this could be the defining epic of a generation of consoles, writes Tom Meltzer
Microsoft Windows 8 launch and Surface event – as it happened
Josh Halliday: Microsoft has unveiled its latest operating system for PCs and tablet computers, and given more details about its own tablet, Surface
Windows 8 – review
Charles Arthur: With its innovative 'tiles' approach, Microsoft's latest OS is a huge leap forward – although it may take some getting used to
Windows 8 launch: Microsoft aims to make ground on Apple and Google
Software for PCs and tablet computers seen as attempt to compete in Apple- and Google-dominated market. By Josh Halliday
Microsoft Surface gets the thumbs down in early reviews
Writers praise the tablet's touchscreen and battery life, but criticise the lack of apps, its poor camera and its weight. By Juliette Garside
Apple and Microsoft go head-to-head with tablet launches
Microsoft brings out Surface tablet with no-expenses-spared launch, while Apple prefers minimal PR strategy
Halo 4 – watch the David Fincher trailer
Keith Stuart: Microsoft has released the latest Halo 4 trailer, this time produced by David Fincher
Microsoft suffers steep fall in profits
Chief executive promises a 'new era' for the world's largest software company despite a 24% slump
Microsoft Surface prices to start at $499 or £399
Prices, countries and dates for tablet announced and show that it will offer more storage than top-end iPad. By Charles Arthur
Forza Horizon – review
Steve Boxer: Going open world has helped Forza to shed its sterility and gain some credibility
Google antitrust suit may have similar impact to Microsoft case in the 1990s
US Federal Trade Commission initiative could see search giant facing proceedings on both sides of the Atlantic. By Charles Arthur
Microsoft, Apple and Samsung to launch Christmas advertising blitz
Analysts say digital giants' advertising spend will be on a scale not seen 'outside presidential elections'
Microsoft valued below Google on Nasdaq for first time
The marking of another moment at which the company that defined computing in the 1990s has been outpaced by rivals