Pretty much every new product gets hyped as a potentially disruptive technology these days, and usually nobody outside of the company's marketing department actually believes it.

This week we examine a few of those true 'killer apps,' and what they have meant to computing

Last week, in honour of the Windows 7 launch, we covered Microsoft's biggest successes in the computing field. This week, in the interest of balance, we're looking to the company's dark side..

Some of the people on this list are successful billionaires, Some Nobel prize winners or high-tech nomads. However, some individuals are weird even by geek standards.

Movers and stinkers from the world of business

Unless you've been living in a cave for the last week, you've witnessed the wholesale hysteria being launched over the recent Swine Flu outbreak..

Things that make you go aaaargh, including Vista, Bluetooth and other things that may or may not make you mad

From Silicon Valley to Station X during the Second World War, why Romania is teeming with software developers, and Zhongguancun in China where Microsoft is building its Chinese headquarters.

Last week, we looked at the geeks who created iconic technologies. This week, we examine the executives who pushed those technologies into becoming the basis of some of the largest businesses in the world.

Ever wondered which of your favourite Sci-fi films still holds up? Ian Thomson and Shaun Nichols looked at classics such as Jurrassic Park, War Games and The Matrix and found a few surprsies..

Company outlines upcoming chips and platforms due to be unveiled at IDF.

Microsoft has ended the availability of the Windows 7 beta download. But you've already got your copy, right?.

Firm hopes to stimulate development of multi-threaded software.

Virtual Earth 3D models of cities added to Windows Live map system.

Microsoft developers have provided users with a laundry list of new features and interface changes for the upcoming Windows 7 Release Candidate build..

Web giant rolls out plan for internal shake up.

Vista and XP updates will be pushed to users automatically, whether you like it or not.

Skateboarding dogs now available on-the-go.

Skateboarding dogs now available on-the-go.

Flash memory branches to create new company.