Microsoft has done a sharp about-turn on its Xbox One strategy, announcing that many of the onerous restrictions it originally seemed set on imposing have now been dropped. FULL STORY >

Hyundai launches a revamped Sonata sedan that features slightly enhanced styling and more importantly, some extra power due to a new engine. FULL STORY >

Smaller eight inch tablets may well be the portable, go-to tablet size of choice in the years ahead, according to NPD DisplaySearch. FULL STORY >

Google is about to release its Project Loon into the world, in a bid to see whether balloons can play a role in bringing internet access to remote and rural areas. FULL STORY >

TechSmart interviews Richard Rutledge, senior VP and GM of WD's Datacenter Storage business unit about the rise of SSD and cloud-based storage. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces Mail for Exchange for Asha phones as well as the availability of the Editori text and sheet apps. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up we look at some of the most exhilarating and exciting titles to be showcased during the E3 gaming expo. FULL STORY >

Claims that most organisations have moved, or are moving, to cloud email or cloud office systems are not consistent with research by IT advisory company Gartner, Inc. FULL STORY >

In part 2 of this week's packed Gaming News Round-up: gameplay for Call of Duty Ghosts shows itself, Tom Clancy's The Division is announced, and Assassin's Creed 4 flies a Black Flag. FULL STORY >

Samsung reveals its new Galaxy S4 zoom camera phone that aims to bring compact camera functionality to the smartphone. FULL STORY >