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DirectX 11.1 will be exclusive to Windows 8
DirectX 11.1 will be exclusive to Windows 8
Microsoft has announced that DirectX 11.1 will be a Windows 8 exclusive. The company says there are no plans to make it available for Windows ...... 12 Nov 2012 - 10 comments
Microsoft makes Skype preview available for Windows Phone 8
Microsoft makes Skype preview available for Windows Phone 8
Microsoft has released a Skype 'preview' for Windows Phone 8 devices. The app is available now in the Windows Store, and there is also a demo. ...... 12 Nov 2012
Report: Microsoft working on 7-inch Xbox Surface gaming tablet
Report: Microsoft working on 7-inch Xbox Surface gaming tablet
The Verge has reported today that Microsoft is creating a 7-inch gaming tablet called the Xbox Surface. Sources supposedly confirmed the ...... 06 Nov 2012 - 8 comments
Mozilla: 'Glitch' cost us millions of downloads
Mozilla: 'Glitch' cost us millions of downloads
Harvey Anderson, Mozilla on business and legal affairs, has claimed today that a Microsoft 'glitch' has cost the company between 6 and 9 million ...... 04 Nov 2012 - 3 comments
'Halo' franchise has raked in $3 billion since launch
'Halo' franchise has raked in $3 billion since launch
Microsoft has unveiled that the popular Halo franchise has sold 46 million units since original launch in 2001. The franchise has generated ...... 31 Oct 2012 - 9 comments
Microsoft shows off new PayPal, ESPN, Dropbox Windows 8 apps
Microsoft shows off new PayPal, ESPN, Dropbox Windows 8 apps
Microsoft Corp. has shown off new PayPal, ESPN, Dropbox and other apps for Windows 8. 30 Oct 2012
Windows 8 upgrades hit four million in 3 days
Windows 8 upgrades hit four million in 3 days
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has revealed that Windows 8 has seen four million upgrades since the new operating system launched on Friday. 30 Oct 2012 - 11 comments
VIDEO: Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8
VIDEO: Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8
Microsoft has unveiled its new Windows Phone 8 operating system, it's biggest challenge yet to iOS and Android in the mobile space. 29 Oct 2012 - 1 comment
Microsoft exec: iPad mini a '$329 recreational tablet'
Microsoft exec: iPad mini a '$329 recreational tablet'
Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky promoted the value of Windows 8 PCs and devices, while deriding the iPad mini as a recreational tablet. 28 Oct 2012 - 5 comments
Review: Microsoft Surface with Windows RT
Review: Microsoft Surface with Windows RT
Microsoft has come out swinging with its first ARM-based tablet, but does it live up to all of Microsoft's promises? Back in June, Microsoft ...... 27 Oct 2012 - 21 comments
Microsoft to buy Netflix?
Microsoft to buy Netflix?
A rumor circulating that Microsoft is preparing to bid for movie-streaming firm Netflix pushed up its share price on Friday. 27 Oct 2012 - 3 comments
Halo 4 is Microsoft's most expensive game
Halo 4 is Microsoft's most expensive game
Microsoft has revealed that it has spent more money on Halo 4 than on any other game. 26 Oct 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft to revise Windows Store guidelines, allowing mature titles
Microsoft to revise Windows Store guidelines, allowing mature titles
Earlier this month, we reported that Microsoft was blocking mature PEGI 16+ rated games from the Windows 8 marketplace in Europe or ESRB MATURE in the U.S. ...... 26 Oct 2012
Microsoft launches Windows 8 and Surface tablet
Microsoft launches Windows 8 and Surface tablet
Microsoft Corp. is launching its latest operating system. Windows 8, and its new Surface with Windows RT tablet at midnight on Thursday. 25 Oct 2012
Ballmer: Microsoft will release more hardware
Ballmer: Microsoft will release more hardware
Microsoft chief exec Steve Ballmer has said that the Redmond firm will release more hardware products following the Surface with Windows RT tablet. 25 Oct 2012
No Service Pack 2 coming for Windows 7?
No Service Pack 2 coming for Windows 7?
According to a new report, Microsoft will not release a second service pack for Windows 7. Instead of packaging everything into a service ...... 25 Oct 2012 - 19 comments
EU won't investigate Windows 8/RT browser complaints
EU won't investigate Windows 8/RT browser complaints
The European Commission is not planning to probe Microsoft's Windows operating system for Tablets amidst complaints over its browser restrictions. 24 Oct 2012
EU: Microsoft failed to comply with browser commitments
EU: Microsoft failed to comply with browser commitments
The European Commission has informed Microsoft that it considers the company has not complied with a 2009 commitment to settle an anti-trust case. 24 Oct 2012 - 1 comment
Microsoft will not sell boxed Windows 8 in China
Microsoft will not sell boxed Windows 8 in China
In an effort to curb the piracy of their products in the nation, Microsoft has announced they will not offer boxed versions of Windows 8 in China. ...... 24 Oct 2012 - 9 comments
Xbox SmartGlass coming on Friday
Xbox SmartGlass coming on Friday
Microsoft has announced that Xbox SmartGlass will be launched the same day as Windows 8, on Friday. The new feature will be the company's ...... 23 Oct 2012 - 2 comments
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