Buy an Xbox One next week and get a free game of your choice
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to pick up an Xbox One for yourself or for someone else ahead of the holiday season, …
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It turns out Steve Ballmer was directly responsible for developing Windows’ most hated feature
When former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer officially bought the Los Angeles Clippers, many Twitter comedians used the opportunity to rebrand the team the “L.A. Clippies,” …
Meet the Lumia 830, Microsoft’s most affordable flagship yet
Microsoft on Thursday unveiled a variety of new mobile devices at IFA 2014, just as expected, including the Nokia Lumia 830, described as the most …
This is the how the Xbox One is finally going to compete with the PS4
In all the discussion regarding sales of the new game consoles from Sony and Microsoft, one important point is too often overlooked — the Xbox …
Following her World Cup triumph, Cortana now tries her hand at making NFL picks
Cortana is swiftly proving to be the most adamant sports fan of the mobile virtual assistants. First it was soccer score predictions during the World …
The Xbox One gets yet another great feature you won’t find on the PS4
Taking a page out of Valve’s book, Microsoft announced on Wednesday that Forza Motorsport 5 on Xbox One will be free for all Xbox Live …
Windows XP is enjoying a very strong life after death
When Windows 8 launched in 2012, Microsoft struggled to convince users that they should make the switch. The new UI was unfamiliar and unresponsive, the …
Microsoft just accidentally teased the upcoming Windows 9
Microsoft has accidentally confirmed in China that at least a Technical Preview version of Windows 9 is going to soon be unveiled by posting a teaser …
Microsoft might be interested in acquiring the most popular custom Android build ever
Many Android users unhappy with what the mobile operating system has to offer have looked at various custom ROMs based on Google’s latest OS version that offered …
The Xbox One update you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived
The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have been incredibly successful up to this point, but there’s no question that the new consoles would have benefitted greatly …
Here are the 3 free games you’ll get on Xbox One and Xbox 360 in September
Xbox One owners have a lot to look forward to this fall, from a healthy supply of third-party releases to some huge console exclusives, but the one …
PS4 and Xbox One are fighting back against mobile and PC gaming
Over the last several years, there has been a paradigm shift in the gaming industry. Consoles, unchallenged for years as the PC market faded, slowly …
Microsoft vows to clean up its crapware-infested Windows app store
A recent report has revealed that the Windows app store filled with crappy apps and deceitful wannabe software that can trick the user into paying for an …
At least Microsoft’s new cardboard Surface Pro 3 won’t run into overheating issues
Microsoft has managed to build a sort-of-working cardboard version of the Surface Pro 3 tablet/laptop hybrid, sending units to schools in Australia as part of its Surface …
Microsoft thinks you’ll pay $150 for something you didn’t want to spend $100 on
One of the smartest moves Microsoft made this year was unbundling the Kinect from the Xbox One. The Kinect is an intriguing device, but lacking significant …
This is the Xbox One Microsoft should have made
The Xbox One gets a lot more flak than it deserves. Despite its relatively disappointing sales in the international market, it’s still an extraordinarily capable …
Big Windows 9 leak reveals ‘awesome’ upgrade pricing for XP and Windows 8 users
As Microsoft is readying the public release of its Windows 9 Technical Preview, Myce reports that Russian hacker group WZOR has released more details about …
More big Windows 9 UI updates revealed in new leak
Based on several trusted sources from around the Internet, the Windows Threshold (aka Windows 9) technical preview will be available at the end of September for everyone to …
This new Windows 9 feature could help you avoid huge headaches
Microsoft is about to unveil Windows 9 “Threshold” Technical Preview in late September, and the first features of the upcoming operating system have already started …
The biggest reason Microsoft has started targeting the MacBook Air
In case you haven’t been paying attention, there’s been a noticeable shift in the way Microsoft has been promoting its Surface line of tablets — …
Leaked promo reveals a sweet new Xbox One feature you won’t see on the PS4
Game demos had a minor resurgence during the last generation. A quick search on either the PlayStation Store or the Xbox Marketplace brings up hundreds of results …
Good riddance to Windows 8: Microsoft will unveil Windows 9 next month
After months of leaks and hints, Microsoft is finally prepared to unveil the next version Windows. The Verge reports that Microsoft will hold a press …
End of an era: Steve Ballmer steps down from the Microsoft board
Good news for new Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: You won’t have to deal with former CEO Steve Ballmer watching your every move. Microsoft on Tuesday …
Why is Microsoft still shooting itself in the foot with dumb carrier exclusives?
There are days when I honestly don’t know if Microsoft even cares if Windows Phone succeeds. I bring this up because the new HTC One …
Microsoft’s plan to rebuild Internet Explorer’s image: Stop calling it Internet Explorer
What would it take for you to give Internet Explorer another chance? What if it wasn’t Internet Explorer any more? During an Ask Me Anything on Reddit …
The latest major Xbox One update is now available to download
The Xbox One might not be topping the sales charts, but with every system update, Microsoft is building upon what has quickly become the most capable …
How Microsoft filled its Windows Store with app scams waiting to steal your money
Microsoft might have just stolen some money from you with help of the Windows Store. In an extensive look at the “cesspool of scams” in the Windows …
Watch Bill Gates take the funniest ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ so far
It’s always fun when people in positions of power are willing to step down to make a fool of themselves for a good cause. That’s …
Huge launches from Samsung, Sony, Microsoft and more are coming in three weeks
This fall is shaping up to be an action-packed one for smartphone fans. While every unannounced handset we know about so far will likely be an …
3 ideas for rescuing Windows Phone
Windows enthusiast Paul Thurrott takes some exception to people who are tossing dirt onto Windows Phone’s grave. I agree with him that it’s still too …
