Microsoft is retiring its Messenger IM app, replacing it with Skype as the sole IM client and video chat app. FULL STORY >

According to research commissioned by Avanade, companies are embracing enterprise mobility and consumer technologies to help employees do their jobs in new ways. FULL STORY >

IDC presents its latest figures surrounding tablet shipments during Q3 2012. FULL STORY >

IDC takes a detailed look at the market performance of mobile platforms during Q3 2012. FULL STORY >

Microsoft showcases its Windows Phone 8 smartphone platform in South Africa. FULL STORY >

We provide our first impressions of HTC's Windows Phone 8X smartphone following a recent hands-on session. FULL STORY >

Nokia reveals the release info for its forthcoming Windows Phone 8 running Lumia flagship. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: Call of Duty Elite goes free with Black Ops II, whilst we catch a glimpse into the origins of Master Chief. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has unveiled, and is set to launch, its new Xbox Music service, which will begin rolling out worldwide from today. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: Green Arrow is added to Injustice: Gods Among Us fighter line-up, whilst DLC is announced for Borderlands 2 and Resident Evil 6. FULL STORY >

Microsoft's CEO Steve Balmer, has detailed the company's fundamental shift and how this could impact users in the future. FULL STORY >

StatCounter delivers its latest figures concerning the total global browser usage shares of the world's most popular desktop browsers. FULL STORY >

comScore delivers its latest research on key smartphone trends within the US mobile phone market. FULL STORY >

Do you have an inspirational idea ready to take the software world by storm? Startup Knight is a competition for software-based tech start-ups that are aiming to make it big in the world of business. FULL STORY >

HP pulls the wraps off its ElitePad 900 Windows 8-running tablet. FULL STORY >