Neowin News Feed for: Editorial

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...

I went to buy an Android phone and left with my first Windows Phone, this is my review

Max Slater-Robins — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:59:17 +0100

Having taken the plunge with Windows Phone, Max Slater-Robins looks at the pros and cons from the perspective of someone who uses Apple products on a daily bases. Here is what he found. Read more...

So how many Windows 8 licenses have been activated?

John Callaham — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:29:15 +0100

Microsoft is telling us that it has sold 100 million Windows 8 licenses, but the company still hasn't revealed how many Windows 8 PCs are actually activated and used in the outside world. Read more...

Sorry, Microsoft, but consumers just don't like you

Andy Weir — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:55:26 +0100

With PC sales falling, and Windows Phone still struggling, Microsoft's consumer strategy is stalling even as overall revenues grow. Consumers, it seems, just don't like Microsoft. But why? Read more...

A day at the Apple Pop-Up Museum

Tyler Holman — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:12:08 +0100

The Atlanta area was recently graced by the Apple Pop-Up Museum, and Neowin was lucky enough to be able to check it out and share some of the wonderful stuff on display you. Read more...

Editorial: If the next Xbox is a Windows 8 PC, it could be a boon for indie game developers

John Callaham — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:34:04 +0100

Microsoft's next Xbox is rumored to be using a version of Windows 8 running on x86 hardware, which could mean that it could be a major change for indie game developers. Read more...

The IDC report gone astray, is Microsoft really at fault?

Brad Sams — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:16:34 +0100

The IDC is blaming Windows 8 for the market decline of PC sales but in an evolving industry, is Microsoft really at fault or was it OEMs who missed the mark for building desirable products? Read more...

The Neowin guide to working in IT: Part 2, Why IT can suck

Andrew Stevenson — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:40:07 +0100

While we understand that any job or role bring can have negatives, for part two of our guide, we want to talk about the negative aspects and expectations in IT and what you can do to combat them. Read more...

Editorial: The Internet in the U.S. isn't built for an "always on" game console

John Callaham — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:38:10 +0100

Note to Microsoft: The Internet infrastructure in the U.S. is just not ready for a product like a game console that would require an "always on" Internet connection in order to play games or run apps. Read more...

The Skype debacle: What's happening to my messages?

Brad Sams — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:56:07 +0100

Since the announcement of the ending of MSN in favor of Skype, issues surrounding the merger have been hitting the web and even after a few months of complaints, there are still problems with Skype. Read more...

The PC industry still doesn't get it

Brody McKee — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:30:26 +0100

From Windows Vista through to Windows 8, Microsoft's OEM partners have been launching lacklustre designs and marketing them as sheets of specs. But that hasn't stopped Microsoft from trying. Read more...

Microsoft, you need app support, not more apps for cash

Brad Sams — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:26:22 +0000

Microsoft recently launched a new promotion to give developers $100 for building a Windows app but the promotion is sending all the wrong messages and will not result in positive gains. Read more...

It's the apps, stupid: Microsoft must work with developers for more quality in Windows Store

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:56:20 +0000

To get better Modern UI Windows apps, Microsoft needs to work with major developers. If that means providing hands-on training to companies, then why not provide that hands-on training? Read more...

The Neowin guide to working in IT, Part One: Choices

Andrew Stevenson — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:41:35 +0000

With IT emerging as a feasible career choice for anyone with some common computer knowledge we look the options available to you. In this first part, it's all about choosing the right path. Read more...

Wishlist for the next Nokia Lumia flagship

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:39:35 +0000

The next flagship Nokia Lumia device is on the horizon, and some bits have been rumored here and there, but here's what I'd like to see when the time comes for the device to be seen and purchased Read more...

As Intel knocks on ARM's door, what is the future of Windows RT?

Brad Sams — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:03:34 +0000

Intel has been working hard to scale down its chips to make them more mobile friendly, but what does this mean for Windows RT and ARM based devices? Read more...

Evernote asks you to do what they said you shouldn't

Christopher White — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:03:20 +0000

In the wake of the data breach, Evernote gave out great advice to everyone. Unfortunately they didn't follow their own recommendation, perpetuating bad security practice. Read more...

Here are some things Microsoft can learn from the PS4 reveal

John Callaham — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:15:18 +0000

Microsoft can learn some things from Sony's PlayStation 4 press event on Wednesday night, including what to and what not to reveal when it makes its own "next Xbox announcement. Read more...

With Windows 8, you need new hardware

Brad Sams — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:39:18 +0000

Microsoft's new OS has been met with a wide range or reviews and opinions but one thing to keep in mind before you upgrade, to get the most out of the platform, you will need new hardware. Read more...

The "Modern" apps that Windows 8 needs right now

John Callaham — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:45:51 +0000

There's a bunch of popular apps made for other operating systems that are not available for Windows 8 users. I list the ones I think Microsoft's OS needs right now and the chances they will appear. Read more...