Steam to show Microsoft how Xbox One game lending should be done
Critics have blasted Microsoft over its used game policy for its Xbox One gaming console. Games are locked to a user’s personal Xbox Live account …
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If at first you don’t succeed: Details emerge on Surface RT sequel
Microsoft’s first Windows RT-powered Surface tablet wasn’t the rousing success the company had hoped for, but that won’t stop it from trying again with a …
Microsoft slashes Surface tablet prices for schools
In what appears to be a desperate attempt to clear out inventory buildup, Microsoft will offer its Surface RT tablet to educational institutions at shockingly …
Nintendo 3DS outsold Xbox 360 in May as Wii U continued to flounder
The video game industry continued its downward spiral in May. According to research firm NPD Group, retail sales of hardware, software and gaming accessories in …
Xbox boss says Xbox One is a bargain at $500
In addition to criticisms about the Xbox One’s connectivity policies, its used game policies, its supposedly invasive Kinect sensor and its policies toward independent game …
Microsoft’s Xbox One indie games policy baffles developer
In addition to all the other controversies surrounding the Xbox One, we’re now hearing grumblings from independent developers who are unhappy that Microsoft is telling …
Microsoft promises it won’t jack up prices for Xbox One games
Microsoft doesn’t exactly need any more negative publicity for the Xbox One, which is why the company was eager to quash rumors that it would …
Despite concessions to desktop users, Windows 8.1 will be tailored to tablets
Yes, Windows users will get some variation of the Start button back with Windows 8.1, but that doesn’t mean Microsoft’s big update to Windows 8 …
Longtime Xbox bull knocks Microsoft for needlessly antagonizing gamers
Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter has long been very bullish on Microsoft’s chances for success with the Xbox One and earlier this year projected that it would …
Video: Microsoft again uses Siri to bash the iPad
Microsoft apparently thinks that its Siri-mocking strategy is a winner because it’s come out with yet another ad that cleverly uses Apple’s voice-enabled personal assistant …
Xbox One’s $499 price tag called ‘dangerous’
The Xbox One’s $499 price tag might not just be a lot to ask of gamers eager to embrace the next generation of video game …
Microsoft doling out up to $100,000 for Windows Phone apps
As BlackBerry and Microsoft scramble to catch up with iOS and Android’s hold on app developers’ attention, it’s become clear that Microsoft has a distinct …
Is Xbox One the ‘future of PRISM’?
The Xbox One has been a public relations nightmare so far for Microsoft. The console’s debut was marred by unclear policies and misinformation, and gamers …
Microsoft’s Andy Lees steps down from new role after just seven months
Microsoft executive Andy Lees has stepped down from his new corporate development role at Microsoft. Lees plans to go on sabbatical and return to his …
The wait is finally over: Microsoft debuts Office Mobile for iPhone (hands-on)
Just over a year ago, BGR exclusively reported that Microsoft was working on Office for both iOS and Android. The software was initially supposed to …
Smartphone vendors said to be sour on Windows Phone 8
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 platform hasn’t exactly been a ringing success so far, partly because third-party vendors typically see it as an afterthought compared to Android. …
Best Buy giving Windows its own ‘store-within-a-store’
When you walk into your local Best Buy store you will usually find a miniature Apple Store and a Samsung experience section, and soon you can …
Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4: Still way too early to declare a winner
If the winner of the next-generation console war were to be decided today, Sony would undoubtedly walk away victorious. The Xbox One debut has been …
Xbox One policies called ‘a big deal’ that ‘will impact adoption’
In case you haven’t noticed, Microsoft’s Xbox One policies on connectivity and used games have caused a little bit of controversy among gamers. And now …
Video: Xbox boss issues worst possible response to Xbox One critics
Tech bloggers and reporters love to complain about dealing with public relations companies, but there’s a reason these firms exist — and a reason they …
Xbox One launch in Asia delayed by an entire year
Excitement is growing among gamers around the world as they prepare for the launches of Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4. In Asia, however, …
Tablet sales are the only thing keeping PC vendors alive
PC sales are in free fall and could decline nearly 10% in 2013 by some estimates. Consumers are increasingly turning to tablets, which are expected to grow …
Xbox One available in November for $499
Microsoft on Monday announced new details about its upcoming Xbox One gaming system at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. The console is equipped …
How to watch live streaming video of Microsoft’s Xbox One press conference at E3
Monday is a busy, busy day. Apple is drawing much of the attention thanks to its WWDC 2013 keynote, which is set to stream live beginning at …
Poll: How much would you pay for an Xbox One or PlayStation 4?
Microsoft and Sony plan to share more details surrounding their next-generation video game consoles on Monday from the annual E3 gaming conference, but we already …
Microsoft’s Xbox One policies are driving me into the arms of the PS4
As someone who’s been a very happy Xbox 360 owner for the past six years, I was eagerly anticipating buying an Xbox One this coming …
Microsoft reveals new Xbox One details ahead of E3
Microsoft this week finally answered some key questions about how its Xbox One will handle issues such as Internet connectivity and the buying and selling …
Video: Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 Start button likely won’t stop the Windows 8 hate
The moment many Windows fans have been waiting for has arrived — sort of. We now have a video of Windows 8.1’s new Start button …
App uses Kinect to help save lives of oblivious texters
A postdoctoral researcher at the University of Manitoba has developed a mobile app that uses depth-sensing cameras to alert people who are about to suffer …
The Windows Phone conundrum
Is Windows Phone picking up smartphone market share in America? Two leading research firms offer opposite views on the matter. The new comScore numbers are …
