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Windows 8

Microsoft reveals the Sculpt Comfort Mouse and Sculpt Mobile Mouse, comes with a Start button on the side

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, Comments

Microsoft has announced the availability of the new Sculpt Comfort Mouse and Sculpt Mobile Mouse, both featuring a Windows Start button on the side. This will be the first set of mice to feature a Start button on it. keep reading

Outlook

Microsoft updates Outlook app for Android, adds fixes based on user feedback

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, Comments

Microsoft has rolled out an update for its Outlook app for Android, adding fixes and features based on user feedback. Microsoft rolled out the new Outlook app for Android about a month ago and it was a long time coming. keep reading

Bing

Bing News now showcases news longer than two weeks, features a new visual carousel

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, Comments

Microsoft has done a lot of work and improvement to its Bing Search engine as of late, adding numerous new features. Today, Microsoft revealed an update to Bing News, providing an index of news for longer than two weeks and a new visual... keep reading

Kinect

Microsoft to deliver next-gen Kinect for Windows sensor in 2014

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, Comments

During the Xbox One reveal, Microsoft showcased how the new Kinect sensor will be an integral part of the new entertainment expereince for Xbox. Microsoft today revealed a new generation Kinect for Windows sensor will be delivered next... keep reading

Google

Google: Microsoft treats outside researchers with 'great hostility' amidst Windows zero-day discovery

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, Comments

A Google security engineer has not only discovered a Windows zero-day flaw, but has also stated that Microsoft has a knack of treating outside researchers with "great hostility." keep reading

Surface

Microsoft Surface Pro now for sale in the United Kingdom, available at John Lewis stores

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, Comments

For those of you in the United Kingdom who have been waiting patiently for the Surface Pro device, your wait is over. The Surface Pro is now available for purchase at John Lewis stores as well as online outlets. The Surface Pro will run... keep reading

Microsoft

Microsoft set to hire several thousand new employees in China, for new cloud computing initiative

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, Comments

Microsoft is set to hire several thousand new employees in China during the next year, as part of the company's expanded support of new cloud computing services running Azure and smartphones running Windows Phone. keep reading

Apple

Microsoft targets Apple's iPad and Siri in latest Windows 8 advertisement (video)

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, Comments

Less talking, more doing. That's the tagline for the new Windows 8 video advertisement, which takes a jab at Apple's iPad and Siri voice recognition. In the new video, Microsoft showcases how Windows 8 lets you use Office apps, such as... keep reading

YouTube

Microsoft complies with some of Google's terms, updates YouTube app for Windows Phone 8

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, Comments

About two weeks ago, Microsoft rolled out a brand new YouTube app for Windows Phone 8. The app received much heat due to the fact that the app had the ability to skip ads and download videos, a violation of Google/YouTube's terms of use. keep reading

XboxOne

Current Xbox Live subscribers can use their membership on the Xbox One too

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, Comments

During the big Xbox reveal on the Xbox campus today, Microsoft revealed that the new Xbox is called "Xbox One" and launches "later this year." But for those who currently have an Xbox Live membership, fear not, your membership will work... keep reading

XboxOne

If you missed yesterday's big Xbox One reveal, watch it here (video)

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, Comments

During the big Xbox reveal on the Xbox campus yesterday, Microsoft revealed the all new Xbox One entertainment console. Microsoft even showcased the Xbox One's voice recognition capabilities during the reveal, proving the device will be... keep reading

Windows 8

Microsoft Surface and Windows: 'The Official Tablet and PC Operating System of the NFL'

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, Comments

May 21st was a big day in entertainment history as Microsoft revealed the new Xbox One entertainment console. On top of which, Microsoft announced a new partnership with the National Football League (NFL) to promote Windows and the... keep reading

Windows

SkyDrive Pro sync client for SharePoint 2013 users now available for Windows

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, Comments

For those of you who use SharePoint 2013 or SharePoint Online via your Office 365 subscription, Microsoft has released the SkyDrive Pro sync client for Windows. keep reading

XboxOne

Xbox One pre-order pages now live at Amazon and Microsoft Store

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, Comments

While those of us who are interested in purchasing the device have to wait until "later this year", the pre-order page for the device is already live on Amazon.com and Microsoft Store online. keep reading

Xbox

Xbox One will not play your Xbox 360 or Arcade games

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, Comments

Along with the announcement of the Xbox One, it appears the new console will not be able to play older Xbox 360 or Xbox Arcade games. Yes, this means everything you play on todays Xbox will not work on the new console. Sad, but true. keep reading

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