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Microsoft’s First Wearable Device Launching In ‘Coming Weeks’, Will Work Cross-Platform

Oliver Haslam·October 20, 2014

The battle for control of our wrists is set to heat up considerably when the Apple Watch enters the fray early next year. With a plethora of Android Wear smartwatches already on the market, such as the Moto 360, LG G Watch etc. it now appears that Apple's offering will also have competition form Microsoft to consider, with multiple reports now pegging the Windows maker as being on the verge of bringing its own fitness monitor set for market before Christmas.

Microsoft Releases Surface Hub App For Surface Pro 3 Pen, Download It From Here

Oliver Haslam·October 13, 2014

Microsoft's Surface Pro is generally regarded as the best Surface yet, which makes plenty of sense if you have enough faith in Microsoft for even the software giant to not take the product backwards. Unfortunately though, even with the improvements that have gone into the Surface Pro 3, some users are still finding that it doesn't quite live up to their expectations on a few different levels, with the stylus being one of the issues they're complaining about.

The Nine Biggest Differences Between Apple And Microsoft Fans

Zayed Rehman·October 11, 2014

Microsoft Just Bought Minecraft Maker For $2.5 Billion [Video]

Ben Reid·September 15, 2014

Mojang, the company behind the ever-popular Minecraft, has just been snapped up by Microsoft for $2.5 billion. The deal, which was heavily rumored throughout last week, sees Mojang as the ideal purchase as it attempts to build and increase its gaming portfolio, and given that the software giant has nothing it its repertoire remotely close to Minecraft, the purchase does make a great deal of sense.

Microsoft Is Working On A Chromecast Like Dongle Of Its Own

Aatif·August 23, 2014

Google’s Chromecast saw a level of success that’s not easily achievable for any gadget. The device still holds a listing at the top of Amazon’s best seller in electronics, and rightly so - the low costing streaming dongle has a wonderful feature set to offer at a highly attractive price tag. There hasn’t been any direct competitor to the Chromecast yet, but it appears that Microsoft finally might be upping its game. The software company might be entering the arena with a similar device aimed at users of the Windows ecosystem, according to some recent FCC filings.

This Is What Microsoft’s Official Website Looked Like 20 Years Ago

Ben Reid·August 9, 2014

EA Access Brings Netflix-like All-You-Can-Play Gaming To Xbox One For Just $5 Per Month

Ben Reid·July 30, 2014

Electronic Arts, or EA as it is often referred, is one of the most well-respected and renowned gaming publishers on the planet, and has, in its decorated history, presented us with some truly seminal titles. Now, it's fair to say that apart from Titanfall, Xbox One owners haven't had much to claim over their PS4-toting rivals in the battle of one-upmanship so far. However, EA has just rolled out a special deal for Xbox One customers that offers access to a number of those aforementioned great games for a cost of just $5 per month, which, if you've already stumped up the cash for the console itself, is chickenfeed by comparison.

Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 Features Leaked, Here’s What Is New

Oliver Haslam·July 28, 2014

Microsoft's Windows Phone 8.1 has taken the platform to new heights thanks to a range of improvements over previous versions, but the software giant isn't ready to call it a day just yet. Already working on the next update to Windows Phone, dubbed as GDR1, and expected to release it soon, here are the upcoming features that consumers and phone makers can expect to begin shipping on new devices.

RIP: Microsoft Kills The Nokia X Android Lineup Just 5 Months After Launch

Ben Reid·July 18, 2014

‘Nokia by Microsoft’ Branding Spotted In Leaked Lumia 830 Renders [Images]

Oliver Haslam·July 5, 2014

The Nokia Lumia 830 may have only made its first appearance in a spy shot that popped up a few days ago, but it's already making headlines once again after new renders were leaked which appear to show the unannounced smartphone with some rather new branding.

Microsoft’s Smartwatch Will Have 11 Sensors, Works Cross-Platform

Oliver Haslam·July 3, 2014

Now that Google has well and truly shown its hand in the smartwatch arena, all eyes are firmly on Apple and the supposed iWatch announcement that's been penciled in for October time. With all the focus on those two companies, Microsoft has flown somewhat under the radar, but new reports suggest that het software giant may have its very own smartwatch on the way with a similar October release timeframe.

Microsoft To Use ‘Nokia By Microsoft’ Branding For Upcoming Devices, Ditching Surface Brand

Ben Reid·June 28, 2014

Microsoft’s Smartwatch Will Work With iOS, Android, Features Two Day Battery Life [Report]

Ben Reid·May 30, 2014

Samsung and Google have already invested time and resources into the emerging smartwatch market, and with Apple widely expect to follow suit later on this year, Microsoft is also rumored to be planning a product line-up of its own. We've already seen patent filings to corroborate this notion, and now, a credible new report has offered some fresh details.

Surface Mini Set For Unveiling On May 20th In NYC

Uzair Ghani·May 6, 2014

It looks like Microsoft is all set to unveil its Windows-powered iPad mini competitor later this month at an event in New York City.

Microsoft Now Officially Owns Nokia

Ben Reid·April 25, 2014

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