Lenovo, the world's largest computer maker, announced today that its Windows 8 PCs will come bundled with the Pokki Start button and menu replacement, along with its desktop mode-oriented app store.
Microsoft offers more info on 3D printing support in Windows 8.1
Microsoft gives a lot more information about the 3D printing support that's been built into Windows 8.1
Microsoft Stores lowering Surface Touch Covers to $79 starting August 30th
If you have a Surface RT or Surface Pro and were thinking of picking up one of the colorful Touch Covers, you may want to hold off for eight more days.
Windows 8.1 9477 has leaked
Another build of Windows 8.1 has leaked and this time it is build number 9477
Microsoft testing Windows Phone 8.1 internally
A Chinese developer just caught an interesting record in its server log, saying that a mysterious running Windows Phone OS version 8.10.12166 has downloaded his app.
Microsoft lists 23 launch-day titles for Xbox One
Company also announces co-op Fable Legends, Peggle 2 as timed exclusive.
Windows 8 PC benchmark scores banned from HWBOT database
HWBOT has banned all Windows 8 benchmarks, claiming that problems with the real time clock on the OS means scores "cannot be trusted"
Microsoft finally fixes Outlook.com issues; offers apology and explanation
Microsoft has finally fixed the Outlook.com mobile syncing issues that affected some users of the service for over two days
Microsoft: Outlook.com problems still not fully resolved
Microsoft is still having problems providing a subset of its Outlook.com users with access to their e-mail due to an unspecified issue that cropped up days ago.
Do devs and IT pros get Windows 8.1 early? Not even Microsoft knows
Microsoft today refused to clarify conflicting statements by its PR representatives about whether developers and enterprise customers will get the Windows 8.1 update weeks before the public, as is customary.
Microsoft confirms Skype will be bundled with Windows 8.1
Skype is joining the growing set of Microsoft-developed consumer apps that will ship 'in the box' with Windows 8.1.
Well that was fast: Google blocking Microsoft's re-released YouTube app
It was just this week that YouTube finally returned to Windows Phone, and Google has already blocked the new app
Microsoft to kill Games for Windows LIVE
Microsoft is going to kill off its Games for Windows LIVE download service as of Thursday, August 22nd, 2013.
Microsoft Outlook, SkyDrive outages hit users worldwide
Some Microsoft users are reporting problems accessing their Outlook, Skydrive and Contacts on August 14.
Microsoft delays Xbox One release in eight countries till 2014
Microsoft has adjusted the number of markets where the next-gen console will be available at launch
Microsoft names Oct. 18 for Windows 8.1 launch
Microsoft today named Oct. 18 as the launch date for Windows 8.1
Leaked 9471 build of Windows 8.1 reveals more improvements
The recently leaked 9471 build of Windows 8.1 has revealed even more new features that have been put into the OS by Microsoft since the public preview was released earlier in June
Microsoft debuts a new Windows 8-friendly keyboard, mouse
Microsoft is making available this month a new ergonomical Windows 8-friendly keyboard and mouse.
Microsoft's Windows 8.1: When will users get the final bits?
Even though Windows 8.1 is still looking like it will be released to manufacturing in August, users may have to wait a couple more months to get the final version.
Microsoft: Xbox One won't require Kinect to function
The console will still function if Kinect isn't plugged in, although you won't be able to use any feature or experience that explicitly uses the sensor.