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

In the market for a media tablet that offers plenty of spec bang for your bucks, comes preloaded with a spate of useful apps and is backed by an extensive warranty Tarsus' Onyx Calypso 9.7 tablet definitely fits the bill. FULL STORY >

Nokia aims to remain a big player in the feature phone market with the latest range of S40-powered Asha devices, including the Asha 303. Does this touch-and-type QWERTY phone have what it takes to entice the youth market? FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up more screenshots of the forthcoming Game of Thrones RPG are revealed, whilst the official launch trailer for Max Payne 3 is released. FULL STORY >

Microsoft makes version 1.0 of Skype for Windows Phone Mango-powered smartphones available for download. FULL STORY >

Skype this week released an update to its popular voice over IP programme for Windows, which adds a few ambitious new features. FULL STORY >

In part 1 of this week's Gaming News Round-up the PC version of Prototype 2 has been delayed, whilst THQ reaches out for help on its Warhammer Dark Millenium MMO. FULL STORY >

Kingston reveals its fastest, most spacious flash drive yet in the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 that offers up to 256 GB of storage space. FULL STORY >

Skype has now officially become a division within the Redmond-based software behemoth Microsoft. FULL STORY >

Two developments this month point to a near future when voice navigation could replace smartphones' keyboards. FULL STORY >

Skype puts the Redmond cash injection to use once more, in acquiring mobile group messaging service GroupMe. FULL STORY >

Skype announced today the release of Skype 2.1 for Android, which adds compatibility with more smartphones. FULL STORY >

Gmail calling is opened up to the international market, and we find it offers a clear, easy experience. FULL STORY >

Our gaming news round up this week looks at delays, release dates and a frank interview with EA chief executive officer John Riccitiello. FULL STORY >

Facebook and Skype enters a partnership which sees face-to-face video calling being offered from within Facebook itself. FULL STORY >