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Microsoft says that traditional offices will soon become a history in the sense that the younger generation is not willing to work sitting in offices. They want to get their office jobs done right from their homes. Well, this particular statement from Microsoft proved right because studies have suggested that home working is the most preferred type of job by most of the people. It also suggested that... Read More »

Last April 12, Microsoft unveiled a new line of phones in its “Time to Share” media event. Previously codenamed Project Pink, the phones were later christened the Kin phones. The Microsoft Kin phone promises to be a unique member of the diverse Microsoft phone family. Unlike the serious, no-fuss Windows Mobile platform and its more hip and modern Windows Phone 7 cousin, Kin appears to be the youngest,... Read More »

A leaked internal email from Verizon May 2nd has revealed what many Microsoft phone fans have been waiting for: the company will have its newest Kin phones available for pre-order via Verizon as early as May 6, and will ship out to the market on May 13. Microsoft had earlier unveiled the Kin phones, dubbed Kin One and Kin Two, in April 12 of this year. In its soft launch, the company promised that... Read More »

After going through one of the largest beta testing for any software, Microsoft Office 2010 has reached its release to manufacturing stage. It won’t be too long before it hits the shelves now with official estimates putting it at June. After giving the new Office a try we must say it is pretty impressive. The ribbon interface which was introduced in 2007 has been greatly enhanced. Operating on the... Read More »

Microsoft is following suit, the trend started by apple and then continued by Google, a very wide application base. Microsoft has recently opened up its portals for the international developers and is offering various tools to help them write applications and games for the new Windows Phone 7 series which is expected to be released into the market in the 4th quarter. As the presence of a wide app.... Read More »

Microsoft has recently announced the beta version of its new Desktop Management termed “Windows Intune for small and medium businesses.” Through the help of the web, Windows Intune provides management and security services to Windows PCs. Being a cloud service; the Windows Intune provides desktop management and security without the help of a server. Other software or tools that provide desktop... Read More »

Facebook yesterday announced the launch of the much awaited Docs.com website at the Facebook F8 conference. The website has been made in collaboration with Microsoft that enables users to exchange files of any type of format around the world. Just like a secure server, Docs.com enables users to exchange files, free of cost. However the only difference in the exchange of files over a server and a website... Read More »

Zune HD the new MP3 player in the market from Microsoft has changed the world of MP3 players. The Zune HD is a power packed gadget that delivers an amazing experience. The MP3 Player from Microsoft is a complete example of quality hardware combined with the user friendly interface. The platform, on which Zune HD has been made, has opened new possibility for developers to create games for Microsoft’s... Read More »

In an unusual string of accusations, Microsoft’s Xbox has been accused of exploiting children in between the ages of 16 and 17 to manufacture its Xbox console in Dongguan, southern China. This report comes in light of the National Labor Committee, which is a child rights activist group, investigating exploitation incurred by large US corporations around the world. The activist group has come out... Read More »

Microsoft has finally unvailed its two new cell phones which are the answer to the andriod and iPhone market. If you are looking forward to getting updates on Facebook, Orkut, etc. Then keep you can keep your self up-to-date through Microsoft’s latest release. Termed as Kin, Microsoft is trying to provide an undue matching advatntage to the youth by  enabling services that provide social... Read More »

What’s a sure way to get a public’s wandering interests? Well, that would be whet their appetite and be mysterious as ever. Nothing like mystery to stoke those buzzing bees’ investigative routines. It seems that Microsoft has just employed this tactic with its equally enigmatic invitations for an event they are holding this April 12th. Well, invitations are out and everyone’s on a frenzy to... Read More »

Microsoft has launched a new firmware update for the Zune HD the Portable Media Player. After the new update, users will be able to access new features like marketplace support for TV, Smart DJ mix enhanced support for video codecs. After the firmware update, users will not face any problem while watching videos and movies. Also the firmware update from Microsoft will make the Zune desktop software... Read More »

Who have actually thought that console Xbox 360 would become more than just a gaming unit? Yes, Microsoft has done it once again by spearheading a social revolution through the use of gaming devices. More than just a console to play games, the Xbox 360 has now become a melting pot for social networking addicts and game enthusiasts alike. Starting fall last year, users of the console can now log into... Read More »

Microsoft will be launching its project Natal at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010 at Los Angeles in June. Project Natal will be a camera based motion-controller for ‘controller free gaming and entertainment experience’. With this players will be able to control the Xbox console with their gestures and commands.  Read More →Read More »

Microsoft has announced to update Bing so that people can get what they are looking for on the Internet. The Bing user interface has been updated and now the search results will be based on the intent of the query by the user. Tabs and query-specific options have been introduced to refine the search. Also there is a new Foursquare map app for Bing Maps with which user will be able to see the Foursquare... Read More »

Few years ago we were talking about many differences about these two giants of the electronic industry, but now, what are the real differences between them? Should we ask this question directly to Bill Gates or Steve Jobs? What will be their answer? Both have a long history in personal computing and business success. However, unlike Apple, Microsoft lacks the brand innovation. It is through the successful... Read More »

Dr. Edward Yavitz, has claimed that Zune has infringed upon two of its patent technologies for which he had been granted patents in 2002. The technology is related to an update in the Zune firmware, which lets users tag songs through the FM application and download it through a Wi-Fi connection. Yavitz claims, he sent a letter about the idea to Microsoft in 2006.  Read More →Read More »

Forget everything that you knew about Windows mobile. The Operating System (OS) concept is now just plain old history. Enter Windows 7 Phone Series. Agreed Microsoft has one of the worst naming instincts, but that apart this new concept brings innovation. Microsoft has designed this groundbreaking OS from scratch, with the old Windows Mobile being given a pink slip. Just as Windows 7 has provided... Read More »