PC system requirements as well

Kicking off the Gamescom 2016 event in Cologne, Germany, Microsoft has teamed up with Nvidia to show off the first 4K/UHD gameplay video of the upcoming Gears of War 4 game that will be playable at the event.

Pity about the personal privacy

While Microsoft has been attacked for its insane upgrading policy and tendency to collect a little too much personal data, Black Hat hackers say it is a tougher nut to crack.

Atom powered Internet of Things

Intel has announced that developers will have two new Joule kits to choose from which it hopes will prepare the ground for its entry into the world of the Internet of Things

Freeze and crash

Microsoft is investigating reports that its installation of its Windows 10 Anniversary Update,can cause host systems to freeze and crash.

Claims it is working on a new AI platform

Fruity cargo cult Apple is trying to convince the world it is “coming up with something new” by talking a lot about Artificial Reality.

Microsoft just does not seem to care any more

Microsoft is being surprisingly callous to those few users who supported its Windows Phone now that Windows 10 mobile is out. It is killing off Windows Phone support for Skype practically overnight.

Not a Windows Store exclusive anymore

It appears that Microsoft finally broke under pressure and will be releasing the Quantum Break game to Steam next month and will also have a special PC version that will be sold in shops.

At least in the UK

MIcrosoft's Xbox One has finally overtaken Sony's PS4 – at least in British sales.

Interactive game streaming

Microsoft’s Xbox group has written a cheque for the interactive game streaming service Beam so it can take on Amazon’s Twitch.

Should it stay or should it go?

Microsoft seems to be having trouble making up its mind about Skylake support for older versions of Windows.