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Killed by Microsoft: A virtual graveyard of dead and abandoned Microsoft products

Dean Howell — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:31:49 +0000

It's an excellent memorial. The project currently lists a staggering 70 scrapped products including Silverlight, the Adobe Flash competitor that once powered Netflix in the browser. Read more...

OnePlus band shows up on Amazon India and Flipkart ahead of official launch

Mehrotra A — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:10:01 +0000

Ahead of the official launch, both Amazon India and Flipkart have listed the OnePlus band on their respective websites confirming the key features and the design of the fitness band. Read more...

The Microsoft Band is breaking up - apps to be removed from stores in May

Rich Woods — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 22:04:02 +0000

In an email sent today to users, Microsoft announced that it will be ending support for its Health Dashboard and removing the Band app from app stores in three months at the end of May. Read more...

Microsoft stops selling the Band 2 online; no Band 3 coming this year

Rich Woods — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 17:54:01 +0000

Microsoft has pulled listings for its Band 2 from its online store. To make matters worse for fans of the device, the company has confirmed that it will not be releasing a Band 3 this year. Read more...

Microsoft Health app on Windows and Android has been rebranded as "Microsoft Band" [Update]

Andy Weir — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 19:34:01 +0000

After recent rumors that Microsoft may not build a Band 3, the company has rebranded its Health app on Android and Windows as 'Microsoft Band' -without explanation - raising fresh questions. Read more...

Microsoft reportedly no longer working on a Band running Windows 10

Rich Woods — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:28:01 +0000

According to a new report, Microsoft is no longer working on a Band that's powered by Windows 10. Also, there will be no new Band hardware in this calendar year, and possibly ever. Read more...

Android users can now use Cortana with their Microsoft Band 2

Rich Woods — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 18:40:01 +0000

Cortana has been on Android for a while, but unlike its Windows phone counterpart, it's previously been unable to integrate with the Microsoft Band 2. That ends today, as the feature is now available. Read more...

Microsoft Health app coming to Windows 10 PCs and tablets this week

Andy Weir — Tue, 17 May 2016 15:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced its new Health app for Windows 10 PCs and tablets, but it's not widely available yet - the company says it will "begin rolling out" to the Windows Store this week. Read more...

Microsoft announces Facebook integration into its Health app

Rich Woods — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:28:01 +0000

Microsoft Band users will finally be able to compete with Facebook friends. Challenges and leaderboards are both part of the new feature set, which will be available through an update to Health. Read more...

Microsoft adds new features for Band users, including social sharing improvements

Andy Weir — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:10:01 +0000

Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of its health- and fitness-focused device with features such as distance tracking in guided workouts, sharing improvements, and a 'Tournament Mode for Golf'. Read more...

Fitbit launches the Alta fitness bracelet with a focus on style and design

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:58:01 +0000

Fitbit is launching a brand new fitness bracelet that has a strong focus on design and fashion appeal. The basic version of the Alta bracelet is available for pre-order today for $130. Read more...

Microsoft testing Windows mobile game that you control with its Band wearable device

Andy Weir — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:32:01 +0000

A Windows Store listing has been spotted for a mobile game known only as 'FYCPT' which requires a Microsoft Band, and includes directions to "rotate your wrist" to control the game's main character. Read more...

Microsoft slashes Band price down to £49.99 in the UK with free charging cable

Andy Weir — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 17:50:22 +0000

Microsoft Store is offering the first-gen wearable device with £120 off its original price, including a free extra charging cable worth £16.99 - but stocks of the device are already running low there. Read more...

Photos emerge of the Nokia 'Moonraker' smartwatch that Microsoft cancelled

Andy Weir — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 10:40:01 +0000

Photos have surfaced of 'Moonraker', the smartwatch that Nokia developed before Microsoft took over the company's devices and services business, ditching the Finnish wearable in favor of its own Band. Read more...

Microsoft has tips on how to get the best heart rate readings from Band 2

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 21:02:01 +0000

Microsoft says its recently released Band 2 fitness tracker has improved heart rate tracking, and now the company is providing tips to get the best results from the device's heart rate monitor. Read more...

Microsoft Band 2 review: Flaws in its intended purpose keep it just shy of excellence

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:30:16 +0000

Microsoft has made notable strides with its newest Band fitness tracker, but some unexpected problems with tracking accuracy keep the device just short of excellence. Read more...

Microsoft Band falls to just £49.99 in the UK, with free extra charging cable worth £16.99

Andy Weir — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:10:01 +0000

Microsoft's first-gen health- and fitness-focused wearable launched in the UK earlier this year for £169.99, but you can now buy it for only £49.99, with an extra USB charging cable, worth £16.99. Read more...

Microsoft Band gets huge discount on Amazon UK, now only £54.99

Steven Parker — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 09:26:50 +0000

With the Band 2 now available, Microsoft and its retail partners continue to clear inventory of the first-gen health- and fitness-focused wearable, which is currently on sale in the UK for £54.99. Read more...

Microsoft Band gets another discount in the US, now available for $99.99

Andy Weir — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:26:01 +0000

Microsoft Band 2 provides very different heart rate data than the original

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:08:02 +0000

Microsoft's second-generation Band wearable fitness device is giving me very different heart rate readings compared with the original when working out - but does that mean it's more or less accurate? Read more...

Microsoft Band price drops to £69.99 in the UK, including free screen protector

Andy Weir — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 09:27:59 +0000

Mirroring similar discounts in the US, the first-gen Microsoft Band is now available in the UK for just £69.99 - that's £100 less than its original price - including a free ZAGG screen protector. Read more...

Microsoft Band is now available for just $79.99

Andy Weir — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 16:34:18 +0000

Microsoft's first-generation Band went on sale last year for $199, but with the recent launch of its successor, it's now available for far less - indeed, you can now buy it for under eighty bucks. Read more...

Some of the smallest changes in Microsoft Band 2 make a big difference

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 20:26:01 +0000

The hardware changes are what receives the most attention when discussing the Microsoft Band 2, but it's actually the improved interface that I'm probably most happy with. Read more...

Microsoft details updated SDK for Band 2, and full release of Web Tiles

Andy Weir — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 19:30:45 +0000

Microsoft has shared details of its updated Band SDK, which includes support for new features and sensors in the Band 2, along with the full release of Web Tiles for both the new and older models. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Dell's big buy, iMac spec shock, and Microsoft's Windows 10 'mistake'

Andy Weir — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 01:01:14 +0000

From Pepsi-phones and BlackBerry's pricey Priv, to a wooden Windows Phone, another Android flaw, gapless Groove, and Microsoft's Twist on iOS, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Microsoft Band's new custom workouts are a great idea with flawed execution

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 19:44:01 +0000

Custom workouts have finally made their way to the Microsoft Band. While the feature is a tremendous idea and decent start, Microsoft's execution leaves a bit to be desired. Read more...

Microsoft is now selling the Band for just $99.99

Andy Weir — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 11:08:01 +0000

After unveiling the Band 2 last week at an even higher price than its predecessor, Microsoft is now clearing stocks of its first-gen wearable device by selling it for half of its original price. Read more...

This week, Microsoft finally brought the thunder

Camden Krupala — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 08:18:01 +0000

From "One Microsoft" to a "mobile first, cloud first" future, Microsoft has been busy learning from its mistakes of the past. We analyze how they arrived where they are and where to go from here. Read more...

Microsoft discounts original 'Band' to $129

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 23:44:01 +0000

In wake of this week's announcements, Microsoft has officially reduced the price of its fitness wearable, the Band. The new offer is available directly from Microsoft and other retailers. Read more...

Hands-on: A closer look at Microsoft's Band 2

Andy Weir — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 19:28:01 +0000

The $249 Band 2 is the next-gen version of Microsoft's health and fitness-focused wearable device. Check out some of our first impressions, and insights into what's on the way for Microsoft Health. Read more...

Microsoft's new Band will allow you to create and track custom workouts

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 19:52:01 +0000

Users will be able to create custom workouts for the new Microsoft Band, bringing the capabilities of the original's first-party guided workouts to the end-user for new workout regimens. Read more...

Microsoft Band successor will be released on October 30th [Update]

Matt Brown — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:44:28 +0000

Microsoft have unveiled a successor to their Microsoft Band, with a range of new features. The device will be more durable and ergonomic then the original, with improved functionality. Read more...

What to expect at Microsoft's devices event and how to watch it

Usama Jawad — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 20:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has tons of devices to announce at its hardware event on 6th October including the Lumia flagships, the Surface Pro 4 and an update to the Band wearable. But fret not, we have you covered! Read more...

Official support link for Microsoft Band 2 shows up and then vanishes [Update]

Usama Jawad — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:58:37 +0000

Microsoft's October event is still a couple of weeks away, but it appears that the company accidentally confirmed one of its upcoming products, ahead of its official unveiling. Read more...

Ahmed Mohamed receives Surface Pro 3, Microsoft Band and more freebies from Microsoft

Usama Jawad — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 06:28:02 +0000

Microsoft has delivered an assortment of tech related goodies to 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed, which includes a Surface Pro 3, a Microsoft Band, a copy of Office 365 and more. Read more...

Microsoft's One Day Only Sale brings discounts to Surface, Lumia, Band, Xbox games and more

Andy Weir — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 12:06:01 +0000

Microsoft is offering discounts today on many of its own devices - such as a Lumia 640 for $69.99 off-contract - and those of its partners, including savings of hundreds of dollars on Windows PCs. Read more...

Microsoft Band gets £30 price cut in the UK, now available for £139.99

Andy Weir — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:52:01 +0000

The Band is now available with £30 off - the second UK price cut in three weeks - as Microsoft and its retail partners continue to shift stocks of the current model, ahead of its successor's launch. Read more...

The Microsoft Band is again available with $50 off

Andy Weir — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:16:01 +0000

A few days after Microsoft cut $50 off the regular price of its Band, Amazon has now done the same, and is currently offering the health- and fitness-focused wearable device for only $149.99. Read more...

Microsoft is offering the Band with $50 off - but not for long

Andy Weir — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:30:40 +0000

Following a wave of recent discounts, the Microsoft Band is once again available with money off. This time, the company has slashed $50 off its regular $199.99 price - but you'll have to be quick. Read more...

The Microsoft Band is now available with £20 off in the UK

Andy Weir — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 06:58:01 +0000

Less than three weeks after its last promotional discount on the Band, Microsoft is now offering even more money off the device, amid rumors that the company has ended production of the current model. Read more...