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Weekly Roundup: Satya Nadella named Microsoft CEO, Sony sells its PC business, and more!

You might say the week is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workweek, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Weekly Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past seven days -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

Meet Satya Nadella

The speculation has ended. Earlier this week, Microsoft named its enterprise chief Satya Nadella as the company's third CEO. Like Ballmer, Nadella has history with Redmond, but their personalities couldn't be more different. Click on through for more about the man tasked with reinventing Microsoft.

Kill-switch for stolen smartphones

The New York Times is reporting that smartphone theft in California is so rampant that lawmakers are stepping up their game. A proposed bill would require manufacturers to include kill-switch measures on all devices. If ignored, companies could receive a $2,500 fine for each handset sold. Follow the link for more.

Experience Rugby with an Oculus Rift

Virtual reality may still be in its infancy, but its influence on entertainment is sure to grow. And to prove it, the UK mobile network O2 and English rugby team combined nine GoPro Hero 3s and an Oculus Rift for the ultimate immersive experience. Click on through for details.

Sony sells its PC business

Sony announced it's shifting focus toward post-PC products, and unfortunately, part of that decision means the company letting go of its VAIO business. Click through to read more about the sale.

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