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Microsoft working on a two-sided smartphone display system?

Microsoft seems to be working hard to stay in the mobile phone game. Recently, some information on a new patent surfaced which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This patent is of a device with a two-sided display that will work with both tablets... more »

[23.04.2012]

Microsoft intros three Windows 8 variants

Microsoft is rolling out three variants of Windows 8. The new operating system by Microsoft will be available in different versions for different types of users. Expect Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT to offer a better user experience and without any compromises. Here's... more »

[17.04.2012]

Windows Phone now more popular than Symbian in the UK

Microsoft has a reason to celebrate as its very own Windows Phone mobile OS has just overtaken Symbian in the UK as Kantar Worldpanel recently reported that. However, Windows Phone only holds a very small percent of the whole smartphone market at 2.5 percent. Meanwhile, Symbian... more »

[22.03.2012]

Microsoft files for head-mount patent

If it's not concept designs, patents give hope to us geeks and nerds. Some people can be too creative but unless their ideas become reality and are turned into actual products, they will remain just as that-- ideas. Software giant Microsoft recently filed for patent for what... more »

[21.03.2012]

Microsoft Explorer Touch Mouse now comes in pink, perfect for the PC ladies

I'm not sure if posting this will delight you but for the ladies, at least those who still use PC (Read: non-Mac users), this one is such a happy news. Microsoft's Explorer Touch Mouse now comes in pink variety. The Pink Dahlia Explorer Touch Mouse is no doubt pretty. It's... more »

[20.03.2012]

Kinect at Bloomingdale’s used to identify body type, helps find jeans that fit

We already know that 2012 will be about the Xbox 360 and not Xbox 720 yet. With the Xbox 360 comes the Kinect which has proven to be more than entertaining. It's one powerful gaming gadget that even Bloomingdale's, an upscale department store in the US, has decided to use it. At... more »

[19.03.2012]

Microsoft still focusing on Xbox 360 this year, no Xbox 720 to announce yet

Don't expect any Xbox 720 to be announced this year at the E3 because according to Microsoft, they will be focusing on the Xbox 360 for now. It will still be the Xbox 360 on the spotlight as it continues to become a bestseller. Why, it outsold other gaming consoles in the market... more »

[16.03.2012]

Google working on Metro 8 Chrome browser

Good news, Windows 8 will have a Chrome web browser. It's nothing too special since past Windows OS have Chrome browsers already but this one can run on Windows 8's Metro UI. Mozilla earlier made it known that the Firefox browser for Windows 8 is under development. This time,... more »

[13.03.2012]

XBLA games achievements doubled

Microsoft recently has made an announcement that XBLS games will undergo a few changes. Not bad new but rather archievements. Support is now given to the XBLA games with twice the number of achievements Gamerscore points. [Link] [Link] more »

[13.03.2012]

[Video] Microsoft intros Robotics Developer Kinect Toolkit

Microsoft recently introduced the Robotics Developer Kinect Toolkit. This developer kit is meant for commercial use, meaning geeks can now widely use and build their own robots that would work with the Kinect. Officially called as the Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio... more »

[09.03.2012]