With Sony currently going through their PlayStation Network nightmare with personal details and possibly even credit card numbers leaked, Microsoft also decided to tinker with its online gaming system, allowing some banned consoles to sign into Xbox LIVE.
We're all excited about the prospect of a shiny new operating system from the wizards at Microsoft with its shiny user interface. If you just can't wait to have that Windows 8 feel though, you're in luck, thanks to a handy skin pack courtesy of one clever DeviantArt user.
A new video has surfaced, showing Windows 8's built-in Webcam application in action. The one minute video shows off the application's Metro-style interface and is believed to be part of the version of Windows 8 being developed for ARM processors and, in turn, slate computers.
Not content with just being in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the fastest selling consumer electronics device, Microsoft is now going after another record and they need your help.
After the debacle of Windows Vista, it seems Microsoft is onto a winner with Windows 7 with the OS selling over 350m licenses since its release in October 2009.
With Microsoft's huge success in getting controller-less gaming to the masses thanks to its Kinect hardware, it will come as no surprise that the Redmond outfit is looking to bring similar technology and functionality to Windows 8.
If you have been reading the Windows 8 coverage at all, you probably already know about the Metro UI of the Windows 8, flattened and tiled look, which has its basis in the Windows Phone 7.
Windows 8 leaks have been steadily finding their way onto the Internet for a couple of weeks now, with new screenshots, videos, and builds appearing on a regular basis.
Inspired by the flattened and tiled based look and feel of Windows Phone 7, the next version of Microsoft’s client operating system, Windows 8, will feature some elements based on the Metro UI pattern.
Windows 8 Build 7850 leaked just earlier this week and the Windows enthusiasts are already digging deep inside to find out about the new features it has to offer.
