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This Is Microsoft’s New Phone, Costs Just $20

Paul Morris·June 4, 2015

Microsoft has introduced two new Nokia branded phones, which it claims are "perfect for those looking to own their first mobile phone." The replacement Nokia 105 and 105 Dual SIM variants are an attempt by Microsoft to strip away smartphone functionality and get back to basics by offering a device that is extremely easy to use combined with an enticing price point.

Microsoft WiFi To Offer Hassle-Free Internet Access To Every Mobile And Desktop User

Paul Morris·June 3, 2015

According to a new report, Microsoft is working internally on a project called Microsoft WiFi, which is a rebranded version of Skype WiFi. The rebranded service, leaked to the world early in true modern-day fashion, is said to be based around the idea of exponentially increasing the productivity of users by offering "hassle-free" Internet access around the world. Productivity comes in many forms - forms that can vary greatly on an individual basis - but there's no denying that having easy access to Internet wherever you are in the world could potentially increase anyone's output.

The Difference Between Steve Jobs And Bill Gates, According To Steve Wozniak

Zayed Rehman·June 1, 2015

Microsoft’s New Tool Can Guess Your Age Based On Your Photo, Try It Now!

Ben Reid·May 1, 2015

The Web is awash with cool, automated tools, and Microsoft has added to the pool during its BUILD week by unleashing a site that detects your age from photos. Simple system involves you popping in a picture, letting the software giant's algorithms quickly assess it, and generating a result, which offers a guess at age as well as the gender. It has thrown up some funny results already, and if you want to try it out for yourself, check the specifics after the fold.

Windows Hello: Microsoft’s Plan To Kill Passwords In Windows 10 [Video]

Ben Reid·March 18, 2015

Even before now, Windows 10 was shaping up as one heck of an improvement over Windows 8, which has divided opinion at every opportunity since first arriving in 2012. Today, however, the software giant has taken the wraps off one of its most exciting features yet in the form of Windows Hello, a biometric authentication system that will permit a user to sign in securely by facial recognition and fingerprint sensing.

Microsoft Announces New Foldable Universal Keyboard, Works With All Mobile Devices

Aatif·March 3, 2015

Microsoft’s Vision For The Future Is Super Thin Tablets, Giant Displays [Video]

Zayed Rehman·February 26, 2015

Microsoft takes us on a journey into the future in another one of its Future Vision videos, this time targeted at productivity. A pretty cool video, I wouldn't advise anyone to hold their breath over getting hands-on experience with such tech any time soon. Head over the jump to see what Microsoft sees the computing future as.

Microsoft Announces Nokia 215: A $29 Internet Phone [Video]

Oliver Haslam·January 5, 2015

Microsoft may be working to move the Nokia brand away from its high-end and mid-range Windows Phone devices, but it is still more than happy to keep Nokia as the face of its feature phone and low-end smartphone market. The latest entrant into the Nokia side of the family is the Nokia 215, a phone that Microsoft says is its cheapest Internet device yet.

Microsoft Adds Bitcoin As Payment Option For Buying Digital Goods

Zayed Rehman·December 11, 2014

Black Friday 2014 Deals On Microsoft Surface Pro 3, Xbox One And More

Ben Reid·November 28, 2014

If you're looking to keep track of all the best deals this Black Friday, we've got your back here. In a continuation of our coverage on the numerous deals being offered in the world of tech during the course of the next few days, below you'll find a list of the very best deals pertaining to Microsoft and its product line-up. From Surface tablets to Xbox consoles, there's something for everyone, and with next month's holiday season in mind, now would be a very good time to go ahead and make the purchase.

Nokia N1 Tablet Announced, A Blatant iPad mini Ripoff That Runs Android [Video]

Zayed Rehman·November 18, 2014

The first ever Nokia Android tablet has been announced, and the device happens to be called the ‘Nokia N1'. It's the first tablet being released under Nokia brand after company's acquisition to Microsoft, and it looks like a finer version of iPad mini from Apple.

Nokia To Reveal A Mystery Black Box Tomorrow [Image]

Zayed Rehman·November 18, 2014

Microsoft Announces Open Source .NET, Free Visual Studio With Cross-Platform Linux, Mac, iOS, Android Support

Zayed Rehman·November 13, 2014

Microsoft is behaving rather generously these days, making moves that are honestly shocking to say the least. In its latest outburst, the software giant has made Microsoft .NET open-source, made a version of Visual Studio available for free to allow for cross-platform Linux, Mac, Android and iOS development.

Apple Ranked World’s Most Valuable Brand; More Than Google And Microsoft Combined

Ben Reid·November 7, 2014

Forbes has just unveiled its annual list of the world's most valuable companies, and perched at the summit of this particular round-up is Apple. The iPhone maker has had an incredible year, shifting record numbers of the just-released iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in the first couple of months on sale, and with an estimated valuation of almost $125 billion, Forbes believes Apple's brand is worth double that of Microsoft and almost 2.5 times that of search giant Google.

It’s Happening: Nokia Branding On Windows Phones To Be Replaced With Microsoft Lumia

Zayed Rehman·October 22, 2014

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