Last week Google was forced to defend it’s ‘Panda’ update, amid claims that changes made to their ranking algorithm were conducted in order to reduce the hit rate of popular websites, that might be perceived as rivals to the Google empire. (more…)

Microsoft have announced the launch of their latest IE web browser, which they claim will put them ahead of their rivals Firefox and Google. (more…)

According to news reports, IT giants Microsoft have been forced to apologise, following a row over the use of the term ‘gay’. (more…)

The build up to the release of hotly-anticipated games mark out the large gaming corporations in press and media avenues as the main players. Organisations release details of the games due to be launched to create interest prior to the applications being made available for purchase. (more…)

Windows software has been found to have a glitch, which prevents it from managing shortcuts correctly. The bug in the system means that hackers could manufacture shortcuts which would then take over user’s computers through the loophole in security. (more…)

The Microsoft Security Essentials software was released in September, in an attempt to ward off viruses and hacking attacks for consumers. Version 1.0 received positive industry reviews, when it was put to the test by technology reporters such as CNET and AV-Test. (more…)

Microsoft have this week announced the cancellation of their European launch of their Kin mobile, following a number of restructures within the organisation. Launched in May this year, the Kin was heralded as an alternative option for smartphone users, but it has been estimated that since being made available for purchase, the company have only managed to sell 500 handsets. (more…)

It seems you can’t turn around these days without seeing a new gaming console hit the market, and today is no exception. Microsoft has unveiled the specification and design for its latest gaming masterpiece, the updated Xbox 360 250GB. This catchy name can’t detract from the slim design, enhanced features and expanded internal hard drive, all of which promise to take gaming to a new level. (more…)

As the battle for supremacy between Google and Microsoft continues, both companies have set their sights on expanding the Arabic language web. (more…)

Microsoft has this week announced preliminary details of a planned service pack for Exchange Server 2010. Several new features are set to be added to the calendar and messaging server software released by Microsoft earlier this year. (more…)

Microsoft have been given a tough time of late as new security issues regarding their Internet Explorer browser continue to crop up. As a result of this, the company have this week announced that are issuing a brand new security update that will plug 10 holes in Internet Explorer. (more…)

There has been somewhat of a power struggle occurring in recent months, as all of the internets heavy hitters vie to take users from Microsoft’s Internet Explorer in the hope of damaging the monopoly that Microsoft have on the browser market. The recent announcement of the browser ballot scheme has evidently forced Microsoft’s hand as they have announced the long awaited arrival of Internet Explorer 9, albeit just a preview of it. (more…)

As its war with Apple rages on Microsoft continue to try to lead the market in terms of innovation, at a recent speech at the University of Washington, their chief executive Steve Ballmer explained exactly how they are planning to do it. (more…)

The beginning of March and the blossom of spring is upon us, which means a lot of changes are imminent, but none may be more significant in the online world than the new ‘ballot screen’ that is soon to be launched by Microsoft. (more…)