Neowin News Feed for: Microsoft

Microsoft's new Windows 8 themes include one that's very sweet

John Callaham — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:53:33 +0100

Microsoft has released some new free Windows 8 themes, including one that appeals to the sweet tooth in all of us, along with some new wallpapers for older versions of Windows. Read more...

Everything we think we know about the next Xbox: Part 2 - Software/Xbox Live

John Callaham — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:43:25 +0100

In the second part of our three part series going over everything we think we know about Microsoft's next version of the Xbox game console, we speculate on the software and Xbox Live services. Read more...

Wishlist for the next Xbox

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:30:21 +0100

With the impending launch of the next Xbox console at a May 21st event, I take a look at some of the features and capabilities I'd like to see when Microsoft releases its next generation hardware Read more...

More next Xbox teases from Microsoft exec; hints at holiday 2013 launch

John Callaham — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:48:09 +0100

Microsoft Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg gave some more teases Friday on what we can expect from the next Xbox reveal on Tuesday and at E3 in June, and seemed to hint at a holiday 2013 launch time frame. Read more...

Microsoft supports End Anonymous Patents Act bill in US Congress

John Callaham — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:38:40 +0100

Microsoft is publicly supporting the End Anonymous Patents Act, a new bill making its way through the US Congress that, if made into a law, would disclose the real name of patent owners. Read more...

New Italian Python S3 tablet can boot Windows 8, Linux and Android

John Callaham — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:08:40 +0100

The Italy-based Python S3 tablet launched this week and company claims the 11.6 inch device can boot three operating systems: Windows 8, Ubuntu Linux, and Android. Read more...

Ahead of next Xbox event, Microsoft says $65 billion spent on games last year

John Callaham — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:14:29 +0100

A few days ahead of its official next Xbox reveal, Microsoft has released new numbers from its own data as well as from third party firms about the current state of the game industry. Read more...

Adobe releases free Photoshop Express Windows 8 app

John Callaham — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:39:57 +0100

Adobe has released the free Photoshop Express app for Windows 8 and RT devices, allowing users to access a number of photo editing features. It also has support for in-app purchases. Read more...

Microsoft hides hiring link inside Bing.com home page

John Callaham — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:09:57 +0100

Microsoft has put in a job link inside the code of the Bing.com home page that can only been seen if Internet Explorer users go deep inside the advanced settings of the web browser. Read more...

New Surface RT commercial emphasizes features [Update]

Anthony Tosie — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:18:15 +0100

Microsoft has released a new commercial for its Surface RT tablet that emphasizes features of the tablet itself, unlike previous commercials that focused on keyboard cover accessories. Read more...

NVIDIA SHIELD pre-orders open to the public three days early

John Callaham — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:09:57 +0100

NVIDIA has launched the public pre-orders for its Android portable game console SHIELD today, three days earlier than planned, with shipments expected to start by the end of June. Read more...

Microsoft turns to Vine to create cool Internet Explorer adverts

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:09:57 +0100

Microsoft have turned to Vine, a popular video-sharing app on iOS, to create cool new Internet Explorer 10 commercials that tout the changes that have been made to modernize the browser. Read more...

Windows 8 app updates for Xbox Music, Nokia Music and Xbox Video available

John Callaham — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:39:57 +0100

New Windows 8 updates are now available for Microsoft's Xbox Video and Xbox Music apps, with a number of changes, along with the recently launched Nokia Music app. Read more...

Microsoft reportedly planning Xbox dashboard UI updates

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:53:05 +0100

According to a new report, Microsoft are preparing a UI update for the Xbox dashboard that will create visual consistency between Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone. The beta will go out in June or July. Read more...

Razer Atrox Xbox 360 arcade fighting game stick pre-orders start May 21st

John Callaham — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:10:27 +0100

Razer will start taking pre-orders for the Razer Atrox, a new take on the classic arcade fighting game controller for the Xbox 360 console, on May 21st for the price of $199.99. Read more...

Microsoft launches Xbox Wire as official Xbox news blog

John Callaham — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:02:57 +0100

Microsoft has launched Xbox Wire, its new official news blog for all of its Xbox activities, just a few days ahead of the company's reveal of the next Xbox console on May 21st. Read more...

Third party Skype service tries to get funding from the 'Shark Tank'

John Callaham — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:32:57 +0100

VerbalizeIt, a startup company that offers live bi-lingual interpreters for Skype voice and video calls, will appear on ABC's Shark Tank TV show tonight to attempt to get funding for their venture. Read more...

VPN not slated for WP8 in 2013, Nokia EOS coming this summer?

Brad Sams — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:50:16 +0100

If you were hoping that Microsoft would bring VPN support to Windows Phone 8 in 2013, prepare to have your heart broken as a new rumor states that it is no in GDR2 or GDR3, which rules out 2013. Read more...

Everything we think we know about the next Xbox: Part 1 - Hardware

John Callaham — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:48:15 +0100

In this first article in a multi-part series, we go over everything we think we know about Microsoft's next version of the Xbox game console, starting with the rumors about its hardware specs. Read more...

Lenovo reveals furniture range designed for its 27-inch Windows 8 touch-PC

John Callaham — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:27:02 +0100

Lenovo has revealed three custom furniture designs that have been made especially for use by the recently launched 27-inch IdeaCentre Horizon touchscreen PC running on Windows 8. Read more...