Microsoft finally revealed the UK pricing and shipping date for its overdue Microsoft Surface Pro tablet last week, and V3 managed to get its hands on one ahead of the 23 May release date to give it a thorough test. We were impressed with the performance and ability to run core business apps, but at £719, minus keyboard and Office, this could be offputting for many looking at this for a bring your own device option.

Last week several technology firms came under the spotlight for their low tax payments. The latest V3 column explained why, despite government pressure, it’s unlikely companies like Google and Amazon will be landed with large bills anytime soon.

Dell also took a little time off from questions over its buyout future to unveil its additions to its Precision workstation family, which will ship in early June running Intel’s latest Haswell processor.

Free WiFi was also a hot topic last week, as Camden Council announced plans to offer residents and visitors to the borough 30 minutes of free WiFi access per day. V3 broke the news that two other London councils, Newham and Havering, had ditched their free WiFi plans, while Barnet, Hounslow and Islington all signed up.

Microsoft Surface Pro with Windows 8 review
A decent business tablet that can run everything you’d find on a PC, but high price tag compared to standard laptops, iPads and Android tablets 

Amazon, Google and Apple won’t need to pay tax, despite government threats
Governments won’t have the courage or power to get a fair deal from big tech companies, argues V3 editor Madeline Bennett

Dell reveals Precision workstation line-up running Intel Haswell
Precision T1700 mini workstation and R7610 2U rackmount added to the family

Bitcoins are being traded for hack tools
Criminals now accepting digital currency on cyber black market

IBM updates COBOL to extend System/z into the cloud
Mainframe platform looks to transition with z/OS update

Microsoft Surface Pro priced from £719 in UK, ships 23 May
Windows tablet aims to be full PC but lacks in-built Office

Google I/O: Google Glass, Nexus tablets and Google+ set to dominate
Commentators say show will focus on software for existing products, rather than new hardware releases

Google Android malware levels rocket as spam threats grow
F-Secure warns platform being hit with evolved targeted attacks

Ipsos Mori denies trying to sell 27 million EE customers’ data to Metropolitan Police
Ipsos Mori fights back as Bloomberg reporters caught out for snooping on data

London councils Newham and Havering exit free WiFi plans as Barnet and Islington sign up
Five London councils have pulled out of plans to provide London residents with free WiFi access