Samsung Electronics has reported record profit in the three months to September, led by strong sales of its Galaxy range of smartphones.

China condemns as a "smear" a New York Times report saying Premier Wen Jiabao's relatives have accumulated billions of dollars.

Games rated as adults only will be available via the Windows 8 Store as Microsoft reverses its policy on what can be sold through the service.

Apple has published a statement which admits that Samsung has not infringed its designs after losing an intellectual property court case in the UK.

Rory Cellan-Jones talks to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer as his company prepares to launch its first tablet, the Surface, and its latest operating system, Windows 8.

The chief executive of the Japanese online retailer Rakuten, Hiroshi Mikitani, has told the BBC he wants to challenge global rivals like Amazon.

The BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones speaks to Amazon boss Jeff Bezos about the Kindle Fire HD which will be available in the UK from 25 October.

Nintendo says its forthcoming Wii U games console will be sold at a loss, reversing its previous strategy.