Microsoft’s Bing plans ‘real-time’ Twitter updates

Are you a regular Twitter user? You might want to pay particular interest to this story as it has been revealed that Microsoft are planning to index Twitter updates in ‘real-time’ for their new search engine Bing. Read more

Microsoft’s Xbox Live getting Silverlight

It has been revealed that the Xbox 360 console is to recieve Microsoft Silverlight technology within the next year, according to a recent announcement from Microsoft. Read more

Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphones get capacitance touchscreens

Do you prefer a resistive or capacitive touchscreen? It’s no secret that the capacitive touchscreen on Apple’s iPhone has been a key factor in the success it continues to enjoy. Windows Mobile enabled phones have so far been in favor of the resistive touchscreen, but that could all be set to change following recent reports. Read more

Avatar awards for Xbox 360: Microsoft beta testing

Speculation has been mounting after a somewhat strange ‘Beta 2009′ icon has appeared on some Xbox 360 ‘Played Games’ profiles. It has since been revealed that this icon relates to internal testing from Microsoft for avatar awards. Read more

Windows Marketplace Apps vs Palm App Catalog and Ovi Store

It has been revealed recently that Microsoft are planning to release around 600 apps to coincide with the launch of Windows Marketplace. While the rest of the other stores attempt to emulate the success of Apple’s App store, it looks as if Microsoft are making a real effort to convince fans that their Marketplace is a worthy rival to the App store. Read more

FAQ: Windows 7 upgrade

As most of you will be aware, Microsoft are preparing to release Windows 7 this October. PC World have written a very helpful FAQ, which gives you a great idea on what you can expect with the new software. Read more

Windows 7 Pre-Orders Start: Release Date In October

Looks like we are getting closer and closer to the final release of Windows 7, as pre orders of the new software are now available to purchase from online retailer Amazon. Read more

Microsoft Hohm Beta: analyze home energy usage

Microsoft has launched a free online home energy-monitoring tool called Microsoft Hohm, this will allow consumers to gauge how much energy that they are using, and then see how they can reduce their consumption. This certainly sounds like a great way to save money on your energy bills. Read more

Microsoft Bing Mobile Search

Just a few short weeks ago, Microsoft replaced its Live Search with Bing, and now it is time for the Live Search Mobile application to get a makeover. Microsoft has to be working hard on offering up the Bing Mobile Search, but we have to wonder how long we will be waiting for. Read more

First Picture: Project Natal Xbox 360 Prototype

If you want to see more of the Project Natal Xbox 360 Prototype from Microsoft, then you should have watched the Jimmy Fallon show last night. If you head over to the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon website, then you will see the first pictures of the prototype hardware. Read more

Xbox 360’s with RROD: pack things yourself from now on

Bad news for all of you who are still having hardware problems with your Xbox 360 console, as Microsoft have confirmed recently that they will no longer be providing customers with pre-paid shipping boxes. Read more

Xbox 360 vs. PS3: 2009 Exclusives Left

We have an article for you to read now which discusses the idea of who has the best exclusives on the Xbox 360 and PS3, that are still due to be released in 2009. Read more

Windows 7 and multitouch with ASUS Eee PC T91

If you’re looking to pick up the latest ASUS Eee PC T91 netbook, you might want to take a look at this video we have found which shows off the system running Windows 7 and multitouch features. Read more

Video: Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Games on Demand

We have a video for you to check out of Xbox 360 Games on Demand, a new service that was recently announced at Microsoft’s press conference at this year’s E3 gaming event. Read more

Microsoft Windows 7 price and upgrade details

Microsoft officially revealed the release date of its Windows 7 operating system, and they have been giving ever since. They have given us details on the price as well as more upgrade details, not only that but we have even been treated to some box art. Read more

Microsoft Bing search engine and BingTones

From the moment we posted the news that Microsoft’s Live Search may change its name to ‘Bing’, we knew something big was coming.

Then the inevitable happened, and Microsoft’s Bing was made live with a massive budget for promoting purposes Read more

Microsoft Windows 7: Release in Australia and New Zealand first

Microsoft have announced that Windows 7 will release in Australia and New Zealand first this coming October. The releases in Australia and New Zealand are based on their position relative to the international date line. Read more

Xbox 360 Lifecycle: Microsoft’s Shane Kim talks 2015

In an interesting article, it has been revealed that the Xbox 360 console could live on through untill 2015, according to Microsoft’s Shane Kim. The corporate VP in charge of strategy and business for Interactive Entertainment was speaking about the future of the Xbox 360 and also shared some comments on Project Natal. Read more

Microsoft Project Natal: 3DV acquisition had no influence

Shane Kim from Microsoft has said that the system that makes up Project Natal for the Xbox 360 has been in development for some time now, and has said that acquisition of 3DV had no influence on the motion detection technology. Read more

E3 2009 and Xbox 360’s Forza Motorsport 3

In case you missed it, Forza 3 was finally given it’s ‘official’ announcement at this year’s E3 event. Well, we have managed to get a closer look at the game now and find out a lot more details about what’s expected in Forza 3. Read more

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