With AR front of mind in the tech world, Microsoft has revealed a number of updates for its own platform and headset - HoloLens. FULL STORY >

Acer unveils a new portfolio of devices ahead of next week's Computex 2016. FULL STORY >

With the PS4 NEO reportedly on the way, Microsoft's next-gen console has some rumoured new iterations in the works. FULL STORY >

In what could turn out to be ill thought out move. Microsoft is planning to double the number of promoted ads on its Windows 10 start menu following a July-slated OS update. FULL STORY >

Microsoft Philanthropies recently announced grants for over 100 nonprofit organisations in 55 countries, including Mentec Foundation in South Africa. The grants are a component... FULL STORY >

As expected, the mobile division of Microsoft has taken another hit in the company's latest quarterly earnings report, with a 46% drop in revenue. FULL STORY >

As Microsoft aims to improve the cross-platform features of Windows 10, the company has released a preview build for "Fast Ring" Insider members, with the new Cortana add-ons the standout. FULL STORY >

Microsoft South Africa launched SQL Server 2016 locally, which is the data platform built with advanced predictive analytics capabilities. FULL STORY >

The library of Xbox 360 backwards compatible games for the Xbox One gets three new additions, with Halo Wars, Soul Calibur II HD and King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match. FULL STORY >

Microsoft South Africa has partnered with Uber and Warner Bros. Pictures to provide fans with a cinematic experience for Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice. FULL STORY >

Slightly reneging on its Windows 10 Mobile upgrade promise, Microsoft will not upgrade specific Windows Phone 8.1 devices based on specification requirements. FULL STORY >

While black is always a good colour when it comes to tech, we have to admit that Microsoft's Copper Shadow and Dust Shadow Xbox One controllers are very handsome indeed. FULL STORY >

With Microsoft Build around the corner, early buzz says the company will open up its Windows 10 apps to developers to customise for the Xbox One, with a mid-year debut expected. FULL STORY >

In a surreptitious move from Microsoft, the company has opted to remove support for payments via Bitcoin on its Windows app store. FULL STORY >

Scott Guthrie, executive vice president, Cloud and Enterprise group at Microsoft recently detailed the support of SQL server on Linux, as well as the company's upcoming Data Driven event on 10 March. FULL STORY >