Microsoft today announced that its new Xbox Music music service will launch tomorrow. The cross-platform service promises to be the first all-in-one music service, offering everything from streaming, a subscription service, and the ability to download songs. It will first be available on the Microsoft Xbox with availability on Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets and PCs and on Windows […]
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Video: Microsoft Windows 8 ads leak ahead of launch
Microsoft will launch Windows 8 on October 26th. A number of Microsoft ads for the latest version of its operating system have now leaked ahead of the event. Obtained by Israel-based website Techit.co.il, the ads focus on the new tile-based interface and tablets. Four ads are available; here are two of them: With the ads emphasizing the touchscreen interface, Microsoft […]
Windows Phone 8 pre-orders to start on October 21st?
At least one U.S. carrier is set to begin to take Windows Phone 8 pre-orders as early as October 21st. The Verge has learned that AT&T will start taking pre-orders for its range of Windows Phone 8 devices on that date. The pre-orders could also extend to new Windows RT devices such as the Asus Vivo Tab RT. It’s not […]
Angry Birds Star Wars coming to Android and iOS on November 8th
Angry Birds and Star Wars are joining forces! Rovio today announced a new partnership with Lucasfilm that will see them “combine all the fun of the classic Angry Birds and Angry Birds Space with the characters, stories and settings of the epic space fantasy, Star Wars.” Get ready for Angry Birds Star Wars! Red Bird Luke Skywalker, Han Solo Yellow […]
Microsoft Holiday Stores to open on October 26th
Last month, Microsoft announced plans to open a number of Holiday Stores in a number of Canadian and U.S. cities in time for the holiday season. In Canada, four such stores were announced: In Burnaby (Metropolis at Metrotown), Edmonton (West Edmonton Mall), Toronto (Eaton Centre), and Vancouver (Oakridge Centre). Microsoft has now confirmed that these pop-up stores will open on […]
HP announces HP ElitePad 900 Windows 8 tablet
Hewlett-Packard today announced its first Windows 8 tablet. The HP ElitePad 900 is aimed at the business and government sectors rather than the consumer one. “Businesses used to face a tough purchase decision: How to find a product that will delight employees and help them be more productive, while also making sure IT can secure and manage it,” said Todd […]
Microsoft to hold Windows 8 launch event on October 25th
Microsoft has already confirmed that Windows 8 will launch on October 26th. It has now sent out press invitations for a press event to take place the day before. It will take place in New York City. No additional details are provided. The next day, Windows 8 will be available on both new computers as well as an upgrade. Among […]
Microsoft CEO hints at upcoming Windows Surface pricing
Microsoft will launch its Surface tablet along with Windows 8 on October 26th. Rumours that it could sell for as low as US$199 have been dashed by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Without providing specific pricing details, he told The Seattle Times: “If you look at the bulk of the PC market, it would run between, say, probably $300 to about […]