Microsoft has finally given us the first taste of the next version of it’s popular OS, Windows 8. The preview focused largely on tablets, with a new UI that seems designed with tablets as the main focal point. What Microsoft has deemed to show off is Windows 8 with a touch layer that greatly resembles more »

Since the launch of Microsoft’s Kinect we’ve seen a variety of hacks for the platform. All of these hacks were done by those who dedicated their time to learning how to manipulate the device, or who had some help from a small community. Microsoft didn’t try ton intervene while people kept thinking up ways to more »

It looks like AT&T will be launching the Windows Phone 7 running Samsung Focus on November 8th. Well, that is assuming that nothing changes in the meantime. The details came by way of some advertising images found on the Microsoft website. And for those looking at the Samsung Focus in the above image thinking that more »

This is not the first time we have heard October 11th in regards to a Windows Phone 7 announcement, however this latest is mentioning that Microsoft will be making the announcement along with AT&T. Are we going to be seeing the official unveiling of the HTC Mondrian? Given that is the handset that seems to more »

Despite a previous rumored launch date of October 11th, it looks like those in the US are going to have to wait until about a month later before they see Windows Phone 7 come available. Of course, this latest bit is still considered rumor until officially announced by Microsoft. That said, according to Paul Thurrott more »

Assuming this latest (and still rumored) date is accurate then it looks like we can expect to see a Windows Phone 7 launch come next month. The details are coming by way of Pocket-Lint, who are citing “multiple sources familiar with the matter.” As for what they are saying, Microsoft has plans for a global more »

It should almost go without saying, but Microsoft really needs to have a hit on their hand with Windows Phone 7. Granted, they are not likely to close their doors if it proves to be a failure, but at the same time they appear to need some face-saving after the whole KIN mess. And given more »

Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 has been released, albeit still in beta. But that said, its available for those willing to take the early plunge. Otherwise you can sit back and wait for the final non-beta version to come in the future. And just so you can get an idea of what you are more »

Google has begun an effort to remove Microsoft Windows from it’s culture according to several employees familiar with the matter. The reason: security concerns (check out Gadgetell’s column Shields Up for the latest security updates). Google looks to be hitting MS hard where Apple has been focusing for years: virus susceptibility and data security. “We’re more »

Chocolate or vanilla? Mustard or ketchup? Cream or sugar? Add the Nuvi phone to life’s tough choices with their new phones officially announced today: the Android-powered A50 and Windows Mobile M10. Asus/Garmin announced these phones just as the Mobile World Congress is just getting underway in Barcelona, Spain. The A50 is said to have “more more »