If you're particularly attuned to tech gossip, you'll know that Google's Chrome OS announcement has prompted a lot of whispers about something called "Gazelle" being cooked up in Microsoft's labs.

ENGADGET: Microsoft's "Gazelle" browser detailed -- it's more of a research project

If you are standing in a gossip circle, excuse yourself.

FORBES: 10 Ways to Make the Office Holiday Party a Smash