In what could turn out to be ill thought out move. Microsoft is planning to double the number of promoted ads on its Windows 10 start menu following a July-slated OS update. FULL STORY >

If numbers are anything to go by, then Blizzard's Overwatch is going to be a big hit. The developer thanked fans via Twitter following its open beta, which registered 9 million gamers. FULL STORY >

WhatsApp introduces a new desktop app for users. It will work on any computer sporting Windows 8 and up, or Mac OS 10.9 and better. FULL STORY >

CD Projekt RED has crammed a ton of content into its latest DLC for The Witcher 3, with a reported 30 hours of gameplay and over 90 quests for gamers to tuck into. FULL STORY >

With its release date just one week away, Bethesda unveils a new DOOM launch trailer that pays homage to the original game's cover art, while showcasing the reboot's fast paced action. FULL STORY >

Aiming to reach the same heights as its predecessor, Bethesda has given Dishonored 2 an 11 November release date, coming to PS4, Xbox One and Windows PC. FULL STORY >

Garmin has announced TruSwing, the first golf club sensor accessory. The small, lightweight and easy-to-use sensor measures the swing metrics golfers need to improve their game and makes the data available immediately. FULL STORY >

As Microsoft aims to improve the cross-platform features of Windows 10, the company has released a preview build for "Fast Ring" Insider members, with the new Cortana add-ons the standout. FULL STORY >

Aiming to be the Windows-powered answer to Apple's MacBook, HP unveiled the latest incarnation of its Spectre 13 notebook, and it looks great. FULL STORY >

Acer's Aspire R 11 might not be a multitasking wizard, but it serves its purpose as a notebook that covers the basics for cost savvy users. FULL STORY >

Slightly reneging on its Windows 10 Mobile upgrade promise, Microsoft will not upgrade specific Windows Phone 8.1 devices based on specification requirements. FULL STORY >

With Microsoft Build around the corner, early buzz says the company will open up its Windows 10 apps to developers to customise for the Xbox One, with a mid-year debut expected. FULL STORY >

15-year-old British drone enthusiast, Luke Bannister, won the inaugural World Drone Prix race in Dubai, netting himself a cool $250 000 in the process. FULL STORY >

In a surreptitious move from Microsoft, the company has opted to remove support for payments via Bitcoin on its Windows app store. FULL STORY >

All-new thinner, lighter version of best-selling Transformer Book T100 2-in-1 detachable laptop has 12-hour battery, latest quad-core Intel CPUs, pre-installed Windows 10. FULL STORY >