Microsoft's chief executive officer, Steve Balmer, has told Le Parisien that sales of its new Surface tablet are off to a modest start. FULL STORY >

New rumours are circulating that Microsoft may very well have an 7" Xbox Surface device in the works. FULL STORY >

Facebook passes the one billion mark in registered users. FULL STORY >

Rectron has secured the distributorship rights to Acers latest crop of ultrabooks, the Acer Aspire Ultra M5. FULL STORY >

Gartner states that free application downloads will account for the clear majority of app downloads during 2012. FULL STORY >

Now more than ever, it is possible to turn a great idea or saleable skill into a successful business reality. Chris Anderson looks at how using Facebook effectively can help turn the tide for one-person businesses. FULL STORY >

Facebook's mobile user tally increases by 55 million in just four months. FULL STORY >

The biennial Sasol Solar Challenge endurance race is taking place between 18 and 29 September. FULL STORY >

Facebook management has apparently taken to ordering employees to ditch their iPhones and iPads in favour of Android devices, to experience first hand the problems presented by the Android Facebook app. FULL STORY >

Despite having some issues, Acer's Aspire V3-771 17.3" desktop replacement notebook is still an attractive and very capable solution for those seeking decent screen real estate, a very good display and a comfortable typing experience. FULL STORY >

Acers Olympics branded P238HL LCD monitor arrives to boost productivity at work, or to become the aesthetic centrepiece of your movie viewing and game playing experience at home. FULL STORY >

Acer's Aspire Timeline U M3 marches to the beat of its own drum, merging the excellent battery life of an ultrabook with a large 15.6 FULL STORY >

Facebook purchases mobile bookmarking service Spool. FULL STORY >

If tablets are the movie stars of the computing world, then without a doubt, ultrabooks are its rock and pop icons. Which ultrabook is for you? FULL STORY >

Facebook has come under fire for changing the email address shown on users' profile to one that points to their often ignored Facebook email. FULL STORY >