Been away this week? Not to worry – you can catch up on those big tech stories you missed right here, in our weekly tech roundup. Microsoft Windows 8 tablets, word on the new Call of Duty subscription service, Apple iCloud and more abound this way.
To catch up on what you’ve missed check out the story snippets below, and hit the link to see the full story.
Windows 8 tablets: Microsoft begins the iPad fightback
Microsoft has given the world its first glimpse of Windows 8 tablets. Do they look like a match for the likes of the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab? Click on and decide for yourself.
Call of Duty Elite: Will you pay for it
Activision earlier revealed Call of Duty Elite – a subscription service for the popular first-person shooter. Online play is still free, but will you pay for the extra service? Read more about it here.
Sony hacked again: 1 million accounts exposed
This time it wasn’t the PlayStation Network that was hacked, but Sony Pictures.
Sony NGP to be called PS Vita?
How do we know? Evidence was discovered on Sony’s E3 teaser page, which has since been modified. It’s looking increasingly likely that the new PSP may be called PS Vita. But is it a cover-up?
HP TouchPad video
The HP TouchPad was spotted at Computex. Wanna see it in action? Over here…
New Tomb Raider video shows the bloody origins of Lara Croft
And by that we don’t mean a video of her birth. Instead check out this trailer. It’s much more pleasant.
Samsung Series 9 laptop reviewed
We love how powerful this laptop. We rated it four stars. Read the full review here.
Apple iCloud to be given free
One of the latest Apple rumours going is that Apple will bundle its iCloud service free, as part of Mac OS X Lion.
Asus Padfone combines a mobile and tablet in one
Tucked inside its casing is a smartphone. Both devices share a single SIM card. Read on for more details on this intriguing bit of tech.
