Entries in 'windows' (35)
Microsoft launching 600 Windows Stores Best Buys across US and Canada
Over 600 Windows Stores are to be installed in Best Buys across the US and Canada.
OnLive debuting Windows Desktop for iPad this Thursday
Though we are still waiting for the appearance of OnLive’s long-awaited gaming app, the company will this Thursday release a new iPad app that brings the Windows 7 desktop to ...
Comet fights back in Microsoft dispute
Retailer Comet has pledged to fight its corner in the dispute with Microsoft over the manufacturing of 94k Windows recovery discs.
Comet accused of selling counterfeit Windows copies
Big box retailer Comet is being taken to court by Microsoft following accusations that it has been selling illegal copies of Windows XP and Windows Vista.
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Windows-specific Kinect hardware on the way
Having enjoyed success on Xbox 360, Microsoft is to take Kinect to the next stage of its development with a Windows-specific version of the hardware – as well as a ...
Microsoft appoints new Australian retail sales and marketing lead
Andy Coughlin has been announced as the new Retail Sales and Marketing Lead for all retail-sold Microsoft products throughout Australia.
Nokia pondered Android alliance
The shock alliance between Nokia and Microsoft nearly never happened, with the Finnish company admitting that it gave serious consideration to switching to Google Android mobile OS as opposed to ...
Nokia and MS strike strategic partnership
Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia and Windows platform holder Microsoft have announced the formation of a strategic partnership that will see the Windows Phone 7 operating system embedded in future ...
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Windows Phone 7 dated
Details of the launch plans of Microsoft's new Windows Phone 7 have been revealed by the Wall Street Journal.
MGS turns to mobile games
Microsoft will use its own internal development teams to populate the upcoming Windows Mobile games platform.
Fable III delayed on PC
Microsoft has confirmed that it has delayed the PC version of upcoming RPG sequel Fable III on PC.
New PC promises from Microsoft
The release of Fable III on PC heralds yet another fresh dawn for Microsoft and its commitment to Games for Windows.
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Fable 3 confirmed for PC?
Microsoft’s Fable 3 will be released for PC as well as Xbox 360 when it goes on sale this December, the official boxart for the game seems to indicate.
Windows 7 shifts 90m
More than 90m copies of Windows 7 licences have been sold, making it the fastest-selling operating system in history.
XBL integrated in Windows Mobile 7
Xbox Live will be a fully integrated part of the next generation of Microsoft’s smartphone Windows OS, the platform holder has today revealed.
Xbox Live coming to Windows Mobile
Microsoft is planning to ramp up its mobile gaming activities, tying Windows Mobile into its Xbox Live community.
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Games on demand arrives on GFWL
Having bought full-game digital distribution to Xbox 360 earlier this year, Microsoft has now gone live with its games on demand service for PC platform Games for Windows Live.
Games for Windows introduces Games-On-Demand
Microsoft is to introduce games-on-demand as part of the Games for Windows Live service, mirroring the introduction of a similar retail portal on Xbox Live earlier this year.
Windows 7 to advance PC gaming
Windows 7 will be the PC gaming platform of choice, Microsoft has told MCV.
Games For Windows Live 3.0 arrives
Microsoft has released the newest edition of its online PC service, Games for Windows Live.
Google takes on MS with open-source OS
First of all it took control of the browser market. Then Google attempted to become a software provider with apps like Gmail, Google Docs and Google Maps. Next came its ...
Windows 7 arriving on October 22nd
Microsoft has confirmed that it will be launching Windows 7 on October 22nd, with the company releasing the code to manufacturers at the end of July.
Windows XP support winds down
Microsoft’s XP operating system and Office 2003 software suite have ended their phase of mainstream technical support, meaning that future users of the software will have to pay for it.
Windows 7 could arrive this September
The president of Compal Electronics has stated that Windows 7 will be shipping as a pre-installed operating system as early as September this year.
Microsoft suffers market share dip
Microsoft has continued to see its market share in the software sector ebb away, according to the latest figures from Net Applications, with both Windows and Internet Explorer suffering.
