Microsoft has officially released Internet Explorer 8 (IE8), the latest version of its web browser, adding improved compliance with web standards, greater security features and improved performance.

Web-based versions of Office apps to be available at no cost to Windows Live subscribers.

The technical demos of browser-based Office apps are available to select testers only.

Office 14, the next version of Microsoft's productivity suite, will feature lightweight web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote that can be accessed from a browser, Microsoft said..

Update adds new-look user interface alongside application store and online backup service.

TV viewers will be able to browse shows, web video and home content from PCs.

Microsoft is to open up SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010 for public testing in November, the company has disclosed, while SharePoint itself will come in new flavours to target customers such as small businesses..

Mobile browser lets users update Twitter and Facebook from phones.

New wireless standards, better user interfaces and innovative displays coming soon.

Research In Motion has released a new version of its BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) for business customers, adding a web-based administration console and enhancements such as the ability for users to access Windows fileshares from their BlackBerry handset.

Microsoft is planning to unveil new services for users of its Windows Mobile smartphone platform, including a way to back up information to the web and a rumoured online store for mobile applications.

Handsets based on Windows Mobile 6.5 will be widely available from October, according to Microsoft, as the company kicks off a new push to promote its smartphone platform.

Vendor details editions for Office 2010 along with application virtualisation for testing.

Low-cost version of Windows Server to be pre-installed on entry-level hardware for small firms.

Touch Diamond2 and Touch Pro2 can be upgraded to Windows Mobile 6.5.

New version adds hundreds of refinements, including built-in support for Exchange email servers.

BlockMaster is laying claim to the world's fastest secure USB Flash drive with its SafeStick SuperSonic, said to be five times faster than rival models.

Four Windows Mobile handsets, including a dual-SIM model, and more touchscreens.

'Computational scaling' will allow future production of 22nm circuits.

Dell has introduced several new business systems, including a novel Latitude laptop with wireless docking and charging.