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Microsoft announce offer of $44.6 Billion for Yahoo: Is this a good idea?

Microsoft have just announced what was a rumor for a while a formal offer of $44.6 Billion for Yahoo, the proposal to Yahoo’s board of directors represents $31 per share which is a 62% premium over Read more

Do you want a new Microsoft Xbox 360? Just email Bill Gates

Now this is pretty good if you are in need of a new Microsoft Xbox 360 because your old one is dead in the water. Ok we all know that there are reoccurring problems with the 360 and some say it is not the Read more

Windows 7: Vista replacement as early as 2009 not 2010

Remember not so long ago that the world was buzzing of the prospect of a new operating system from Microsoft called Windows Vista, well as we know this OS failed to capture our imagination and it seems that Microsoft have been working Read more

New Xbox Consoles Still have High Failure Rate Compared To PS3 and Wii

Gaming site 8bitjoystick have apparently scored an exclusive interview with an Xbox 360 designer. In the tell-all interview, the designer spoke about the console’s stability. He also revealed that, shockingly, the new generation of Xbox 360’s still have a pretty high failure rate compared to it’s rivals the Nintendo Wii and PS3. Read more

Microsoft Valentine’s Day Red Zune 80

This is the new Valentine’s Day Red Microsoft Zune 80 that will be ready for that special day, if you guys are not sure of the date (February 14th just one month away).

It will be the same as other Zune 80’s other than its new red theme Read more

Microsoft takeover bid rumor: Are MS really buying Logitech?

There are rumors flying around on the net saying that Microsoft are about to launch a takeover bid for Logitech. If this is indeed true does this really mean that they would be the largest product makers of many peripheral devices such as Read more

Did Bill Gates say Windows Sucks: check the video?

In an interview with Bill Gates at CES 2008, the Microsoft boss was asked a simple question and his response was astounding as it sounded like he was saying that Windows sucks. Read more

Microsoft Boss Bill Gates says no to iPhone rival

It seems as if Microsoft boss Bill Gates has decided that the company is not to launch a phone that will compete with the iPhone, it seems as if they are not interested in competing with rival Read more

Microsoft Xbox 360 to support Blu-ray: only if consumer wants it

We have heard it all now, Microsoft has always been a strong supporter of the format HD DVD, well it now seems as if the company are backtracking. We hear that if consumers want it then the Read more

Xbox Live Diamond card no longer free: Will you pay annual fee

If you have an Xbox Live Diamond card and have been enjoying free membership then we have some bad news for you, as there will now be an annual fee for this card of $6.95. This has happened since Read more

Restrictions Lowered on Napster’s Music Sales

Well if your similar to myself and hate paying for cd’s then you will be glad to hear that Napster are lowering the restrictions on its music site. Read more

17.7 million Xbox 360 consoles sold along with 8.1 million copies of Halo 3

As if we did not already know how popular the Xbox 360 was, Microsoft felt that they had to announce to the world that they have sold 17.7 million consoles to date. Further to add salt in to the wounds of Read more

Windows XP Service Pack 3: Microsoft’s OS update ready to download

I have never liked Windows Vista which is why I rolled back to XP after I tried the new OS out, so you can imagine how happy I am to know that Windows have now released XP Service Pack 3 and the Read more

Microsoft to bundle multi-touch features on Windows 7 OS

As more PC Tablets have a touchscreen display the OS on them do not offer full touch support, well that will change with the new operating system that Microsoft are working on. The code name as you know for the Read more

Windows Vista release SP1: service pack available to download in candidate form

It has now been 11 months since the release of Microsoft’s latest operating system Windows Vista, the OS did not get off to the perfect start and I for one hate Vista I rolled back to XP as I find it much smoother. The thing is new operating systems always have Read more

Playstation Generation U.S nuclear bomber

Well here is another amazing looking bomber from the U.S, it is said that this Playstation generation plane will be able to launch nuclear payloads. Read more

Apple needs to wedge Microsoft Windows into Mac OS X

When it comes to talking about Apple needs to wedge Microsoft Windows into Mac OS X, many thought that the idea had been and gone but it seems as if it will not rest and people will just keep on Read more

Microsoft is deliberately fueling HD DVD vs. Blu-ray war: According to Michael Bay

According to Transformers director Michael Bay, Microsoft is deliberately fueling the format war of HD DVD vs. Blu-ray. Bay also claims that Microsoft is writing Read more

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Live Gains A Social Networking Platform

Xbox 360 owners should expect a system update on December 4th. The update will unlock a social networking feature, “Friends of Friends”. The update will mean that several levels of visibility of your friend list will be seen by others. If you’re aged 13 and over, you will be Read more

Apple Mac OS X beats Windows: Sales up for Apple in Japan

We know that Microsoft has been taking a pounding in games console sales since the release of the Nintendo Wii, now it seems that the software giant is now taking a pounding with their Read more