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Microsoft has just released the next version of the world's most used operating system, Windows 10. CNET's Lexy Savvides reports on what's new, how the Microsoft hopes to keep your computer secure and what happens to those who are still on Windows XP.

Microsoft's brand-new operating system becomes official on Wednesday, but Samung and Motorola make big announcements to steal the spotlight.

With the release of Windows 10, Microsoft's virtual assistant Cortana now lives on the desktop. Here are some Easter eggs to find.

It's time to decide whether or not to shake up your current computer with Microsoft's latest operating system. We run down the best reasons why - and why not - to upgrade.

Available on Verizon Wireless, the LG Lancet runs Windows Phone 8.1 and features a 4.5-inch display, an 8-megapixel camera and a quad-core processor.

A new custom Windows 8 overlay called HiveMind makes this unique gaming PC more useful and easier to navigate.

The artist says she decided to put her hit album on Apple's streaming service because it 'felt right.' Meanwhile, we get a peek at what it took to make the wallpaper for Windows 10.

The year is pretty much half over, so we're taking a look back at the stories that made huge waves in the tech world.

At the E3 gaming conference, Microsoft unveils a new wireless controller called the Xbox Elite. The controller, designed for the Xbox One and Windows 10, has four extra buttons on the back.

Massive Windows 10 computers for the workplace hit $20,000, Samsung shows off transparent screens, and Facebook puts games inside Messenger.

Windows users can download a free upgrade to Windows 10 in two months. Meanwhile, Google simplifies privacy controls, and Asus shows off a new smartwatch.

The launch date is confirmed, but with rivals closing in and customers slow to update to new versions, Microsoft badly needs its new software to be a success. Hit play now.

Microsoft's smart assistant Cortana is expanding beyond Windows, Twitter's Periscope is rising on Android, and Amazon is getting crafty with competition for Etsy.

Apple faces criticism for not giving its Watch the same security protections as the iPhone. Also, Microsoft drops "Windows Phone" for a new name, and Walmart creates its own version of Amazon Prime.

Windows mobiles have struggled for years to compete with iOS and Android. CNET's Luke Westaway and Rich Trenholm discuss whether it's time for Microsoft to throw in the towel.

Google+ Collections has a Pinterest vibe, Comcast rides the Periscope trend to share live video on a TV, and Microsoft doesn't hold back with new emoji in Windows 10.

Brian Tong, Nate Ralph and Nick Statt describe what the HoloLens feels like after experiencing the latest version at Microsoft's Build 2015 conference.

Watch our video review of the Microsoft Lumia 640, a colourful Windows Phone device with a big screen and decent camera.

Windows 10 gets a new default Web browser, Microsoft shows off more HoloLens details and the Secret app shuts down.

Microsoft dazzles developers with demos of its HoloLens at Build 2015.