Tech giant Microsoft has appointed Blake Krikorian as corporate vice-president for its Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB), following the acquisition of his company id8 Group R2 Studios (R2 Studios).
Microsoft hopes to patent an 'inconspicuous mode' for phones
The Microsoft team in Redmond is exploring an "inconspicuous mode" that would dial down not just the screen brightness and sound, but also the information on the display
Microsoft IllumiRoom Concept
Microsoft Research published a proof-of-concept of a project designed to push the boundary of living room immersive entertainment by blending our virtual and physical worlds with projected visualizations.
Google Ditches Patent Claim Against Microsoft for Xbox Video Compression
Google hasn't withdrawn all patent claims against Microsoft, though
Microsoft Surface Pro previews reveal more differences with Surface RT
Some brief previews of Microsoft's upcoming Surface Pro tablet from CES 2013, running Windows 8 Pro, have revealed more differences compared to the Surface RT tablet.
Panasonic launches rugged Windows 8 tablet
Panasonic has unveiled a rugged 10in Windows 8 tablet, the Toughpad FZ-G1, along with a rugged 7in Android tablet, the Toughpad B1.
60M Windows 8 licenses sold
Microsoft has sold more than 60 million Windows 8 licenses
Microsoft updates SkyDrive with improved website features
Microsoft's announced improvements to the SkyDrive website today, including a new single sharing screen and improved navigation options such as touch-based interface features.
Acer president continues to bash Microsoft's Surface
In a new interview, Acer president JT Wong keeps making comments against Microsoft's Surface tablet, claiming that Microsoft's plan to promote the Surface has so far been "confusing to consumers."
Hacker finds way to run desktop applications on Windows RT
A hacker claims to have found a method of bypassing the code integrity mechanism in Windows RT, therefore allowing for desktop-style programs to be installed on the platform.
Thief breaks into Microsoft office, steals iPads
A thief who creeped into Microsoft's campus in Silicon Valley nicked five iPads but left Microsoft products untouched, police have said.
Windows 8 discounts end in three weeks
Microsoft's Windows 8 Pro upgrade discount will expire in about three weeks
Dropbox app for Windows 8 arrives in store
Dropbox has just released the first version of the services official app for Windows 8
IdeaCentre Horizon 27-inch Windows 8 table PC
Lenovo has announced a 27-inch table PC for Windows 8, the IdeaCentre Horizon
Microsoft working on a fix for Halo 4 SmartGlass issues, arriving in 'the coming weeks'
Microsoft's SmartGlass and Microsoft's Halo 4 apparently aren't quite getting along on Windows Phone 8 devices
MSI Announces Windows 8-Powered Slider S20 Ultrabook Convertible
MSI has announced a new Windows 8 powered Ultrabook convertible that will be released in Q1 2013 for $1,199.99 USD
Microsoft Office 2013 may hit general availability on March 31st
Office 2013 may be released on March 31st according to Microsoft tech support
5 Alternatives to Windows Media Center on Windows 8
Howtogeek takes a look at 5 alternatives to Windows Media Center on Windows 8
Report: Microsoft Surface Pro Launch Date Pegged for January 26
One Microsoft Store expects the tablet Jan 26
Microsoft acquisition holds unique universal remote patent
Microsoft's recent acquisition, R2 Studios, holds a unique patent for a universal remote that will allow users to control a wide range of technology, from computers to household appliances