Microsoft guns for Apple and Google in latest ads (via The Inquirer)
NEGATIVE ADVERTISER Microsoft is attacking its competitors at the moment with two more slurs, one for Apple and one for Google. Two Microsoft adverts for the Surface 2 tablet concentrate less on promoting its own product and more on ridiculing the new…
Sony, Microsoft Claim Strong First-Day Console Sales (via slashdot)
The Sony vs. Microsoft console wars are the equivalent of a fighting game (Mortal Kombat, say, or Street Fighter II) played by two evenly matched opponents, always brawling to a standstill despite their enormous skills. Microsoft claims it sold roughly…
Bill Gates again says no to becoming Microsoft CEO (via Pando Daily)
On September 24, 2013Bill Gates has already denied becoming Microsoft’s CEO but… his latest denial isn’t as clearcut as past denials: ”No, I ran Microsoft for a period of time. And, now I’m the chairman helping out on a part time basis.” […
Xbox One Release On 22nd November, Overclocked Right Out Of The Box (via techtikus)
Microsoft has confirmed the release date of the much awaited successor to the Xbox series. The Xbox One will be released to consumers on the 22nd of November 2013 and we will be able to see whether it would surpass the PlayStation 4. The new PlayStation…
Microsoft swallows Nokia: The best Twitter reactions (via The Inquirer)
SOFTWARE HOUSE Microsoft made the shock announcement today that it has swallowed the devices business of partner Nokia and licensed some of its software for a hefty sum of £4.6bn. The deal will take on a number of executives, including Stephen Elop…
Microsoft is keeping us busy these days, isn’t it? First we hear about the $100 incentive for Windows developers. Then, over the weekend, Windows lovers were treated to the news that Windows Blue has been leaked. Windows Blue is the next version of the ubiquitous operating system, and an early build has been released, albeit unofficially.
According to Tom Warren of The Verge, “build 9364, a partner version that was originally compiled on March 15th, has been made available on file sharing sites and includes some of the new changes that Microsoft is building into its significant Windows 8 update.”
The Windows Blue leak comes from winforum.eu, where screenshots have been posted. It’s in Polish, but Google Translate can easily take care of that. Plus, images are what counts in this matter anyway. [Read more…] about Windows Blue Leaked!