Microsoft has promised that a new generation of computers will help connect the web to those who are traditionally marginalised from the digital world. Charities will need to make sure it’s not a lost opportunity, says Vibeka Mair.

Last week, Apple released the iPad to frenzied excitement, it turned in the best quarterly results in its 34-year history and I tried to buy the latest iPhone 3GS - unsuccessfully.

This isn’t another blog wildly enthusing about social/new media, despite its indispensible role in supporting the relief effort to Haiti.