MS takes on iPad

Microsoft has teased gadget fans by posting cropped images of one of the company's forthcoming products on Twitter, reports Telegraph.co.uk.

It's speculated the tech giant is planning to roll out a tablet-style computer to rival Apple's iPad.

Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive, said earlier this week that developing a device to rival Apple's iPad was one of the company's top priorities.

Sir Richard Branson's gaming service, Virgin Gaming, has partnered with Ubisoft to become the publisher's online tournament provider, states Now Gamer.

“Virgin Gaming is a unique convergence of social networking, video games and competitive gaming, and we are excited that Ubisoft shares our vision for the platform and its potential,” says Rob Segal, CEO of Virgin Gaming.

Virgin Gaming was unveiled by Branson at this year's E3, with the entrepreneur promising to give away $1 million to gamers in cash or prizes over the ensuing 12 months.

Shanghai's top media operator has won licences to start new services, which is regarded as necessary before the city issues its three network convergence plan, says Shanghai Daily.

China's government revealed a pilot plan to integrate the three systems, bringing together TV, mobile phone and Internet networks, in Shanghai and 11 other cites and regions.

Shanghai Media Group won licences for Internet and mobile TV and claims to provide the "most complete media services” in the region.