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Microsoft Announces Lumia 830 And Selfie-Centric Lumia 730, 735 Smartphones [Video]

Paul Morris·September 4, 2014

Remember when the good folks at Microsoft told us there'd be more to come from the Lumia family of devices? Well, true to its word, the company has just announced three new smartphones, the ultra-slim Lumia 830, as well as the dual-SIM capable Lumia 730 and 735 models. As Microsoft continues to restructure and realign Nokia in an attempt to find some relevance in the mobile space, it will be hoping that the flagship Lumia 830 will offer enough appeal to compete with the latest offerings from Samsung and Apple.

Microsoft’s Cortana Takes A Shot At Siri Again In HTC One M8 Windows Phone Ad [Video]

Ben Reid·September 3, 2014

For some reason, the tech world spends more time parodying voice assistants than actually using them, and just like when Siri and Google Now first arrived, we got a little excited about Microsoft's Cortana earlier on this year at BUILD. Certainly, the software giant is every enthusiastic about the software, which is based on the virtual voice of the character from Halo, and with the HTC One M8 confirmed as releasing on Windows Phone, Microsoft has taken the opportunity to take a swipe at Apple and Siri once more.

Microsoft Accidently Posts Windows 9 Teaser Image

Aatif·September 2, 2014

Microsoft’s Lumia 730 ‘Selfie Phone’ Teased Ahead Of IFA Announcement

Ben Reid·September 1, 2014

These next couple of weeks are going to be particularly busy in the mobile world. Along with Apple's now-confirmed iPhone 6 event on September 9th, there's the small matter of IFA in Berlin, where a number of the industry's foremost vendors will be taking the wraps off their newest products. But as we wait for Samsung's Galaxy Note 4 to hit the scene, Microsoft has already begun hyping a brand-new device of its own, and with the selfie craze still as popular as it's ever been, the Lumia 730 looks to offer fans a device capable of taking decent, front-facing snaps.

Microsoft Shows Interest In Popular Custom Android ROM Maker CyanogenMod

Aatif·August 30, 2014

While fragmentation is one of the biggest issues plaguing the Android ecosystem, it has also been one of the most beneficial aspects of the operating system, since it has allowed a number of OEMs to have their own builds of Android onto numerous smartphones, resulting in Google’s mobile OS becoming the largest market share holder in terms of usage. While OEM builds are the more popular ones out there, there are branches like CyanogenMod as well that have, over the years, built up a devoted fan base and massive developer community that continues to contribute to Cyanogen’s growth and development. And now, things might be headed in an even better direction for CM, as the team behind Cyanogen Inc. has met with Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella.

RIP: Microsoft To Completely Shut Down MSN Messenger After 15 Years Of Memories

Ben Reid·August 30, 2014

This Beautiful Matte Xbox One Concept Is Considerably Better Than The Current Design

Ben Reid·August 28, 2014

Microsoft's Xbox One isn't a slick as it might have been, and although we're expecting revised design and coloring options to trickle out over the next few years, one concept maker has come through with something rather special. The matte black finish, which is curved and rounded off to complement the design of the all-new Xbox One controller, has us wishing it were real, and below, you can check it out for yourself.

Standalone Xbox One Kinect Sensor Gets A Release Date, Price

Ben Reid·August 28, 2014

Microsoft made a brave, if not reckless call in the run-up to the release of the Xbox One, and in honesty, the decision to bundle the Kinect peripheral in as a standard feature was just one of many suspect choices that might have contributed to Sony's early lead with the PlayStation 4. The fact that Xbox One owners got a motion-sensing camera that they didn't necessarily want was not the main issue, but rather the price - at $100 more than the PS4 - made the normally arduous decision for fence-sitters just that little bit easier. After stringing it out for a few months, the software giant finally caved in and offered the Xbox One sans Kinect for a price comparable to that of its major competitor, and as of October 7th, those who'd retrospectively like to buy the popular accessory will be able to.

Windows 9 To Get Interactive Live Tiles, Notification Center And More

Ben Reid·August 27, 2014

PlayStation Network And Xbox LIVE Hit By DDoS Attack

Paul Morris·August 25, 2014

If you happen to be a regular gamer on Sony or Microsoft’s online gaming platforms then chances are that you realized all wasn’t well in the video game world over the weekend. Sure, like any other online service, Xbox LIVE and Sony’s PlayStation Network are prone to the odd glitch here and there, which can result in downtime, but it seems that the weekend’s event was a little more serious. Sony’s PlayStation Network and Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE service were both brought down simultaneously by cyber attacks over the weekend, with a group calling itself "Lizard Squad" taking responsibility for the whole thing.

50 Of Best Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana And Google Now Voice Commands Showcased On Video

Aatif·August 24, 2014

The concept of personal assistants has been around for a long, long time, and they indeed make one’s job a lot easier by sharing a hefty amount of your workload, maintaining schedules, prioritizing stuff, keeping track of projects and whatnot. With advancements in technology, a lot of that responsibility has shifted to our smartphones, further supported by the fact that not everyone can afford (or is entitled to) a personal assistant. Apple took the concept to the virtual world with its implementation of Siri, followed closely by Google Now and now, Microsoft’s Cortana for Windows Phone, with the latter being the highlight these days.

Microsoft Is Working On A Chromecast Like Dongle Of Its Own

Aatif·August 23, 2014

Windows 9 Announcement Date Revealed In New Report

Ben Reid·August 22, 2014

According to a new report, Microsoft has "tentatively" outlined September 30th as the date of the Windows 9 press event. Codenamed "Threshold," precious little is known of what the software giant actually plans to include, but below, we take a look at what we've gathered so far.

Xbox One Update With 3D Blu-ray Support Released, Here’s Everything That Is New

Oliver Haslam·August 18, 2014

Microsoft's Xbox One will today receive an update that will bring new features as well as tweaks for existing ones. The update, available to all Xbox Ones that are connected to the Internet worldwide, will be a free and automatic update for all.

Watch: Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Takes The Ice Bucket Challenge Too [Video]

Aatif·August 17, 2014

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