Neowin News Feed for: Dashboard

The Microsoft 365 admin center now has a software updates page for Windows and Office

Usama Jawad — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:04:01 +0000

Microsoft has introduced a new software updates page in the Microsoft 365 admin center to provide more information in this area for Windows and Office apps. However, it is currently in preview only. Read more...

Free eBook: Dashboard Design Tips for Non-Designers

News Staff — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:46:01 +0000

Discover more than 17 quick fixes that will take your dashboards from plain to powerful with this free eBook. Including best practices for dashboard design: content, layout, colors, & fonts. Read more...

Xbox Insiders can once again test the redesigned Xbox One dashboard

Rich Woods — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 01:14:01 +0000

Microsoft today announced that it's launching its next phase of testing with its new Xbox One dashboard. Half of those in the Preview Alpha ring can start testing out the home screen now. Read more...

Bask in nostalgia with this meticulously crafted PS2 theme for the PS4

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 04:38:01 +0000

Many people may recall the intense boot sequence from the original PlayStation. The PS2 also delivered something similar and now a new theme is recreating that same experience on the PS4. Read more...

Xbox exec: No big updates coming to Xbox Dashboard anytime soon

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:56:01 +0000

In response to a comment from a fan on Twitter, corporate VP of Xbox & Windows gaming Mike Ybarra indicated that, at least for the time being, no big changes are planned for the Xbox Dashboard. Read more...

Device Night Philadelphia: Hands-on with the Elite Controller and the new Xbox One dashboard

Camden Krupala — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 09:16:01 +0000

There was a lot of excitement for the new dashboard and features coming for the Xbox One. We get a guided tour along with an unboxing of the Elite Wireless Controller and some fresh fan impressions. Read more...

New Windows 10-based Xbox One user experience will soon roll out to all Preview members

Andy Weir — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 03:50:01 +0000

The 'New Xbox One Experience', powered by Windows 10, has been available to a limited number of Preview members in recent weeks - but Microsoft says it will "soon" roll out the new UX to all of them. Read more...

Microsoft shows off a glimpse of its new Xbox One UI "powered by Windows 10"

Andy Weir — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:58:01 +0000

After confirming earlier today that the new Xbox One user experience "powered by Windows 10" will be rolling out in November, Microsoft has shown the latest design of the console's new Home screen. Read more...

First major Xbox One dashboard overhaul coming this year with new design and Cortana

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 03:26:01 +0000

Microsoft revealed a new Xbox One dashboard at E3, boasting a new design, improved speed and the addition of the company's Cortana digital assistant. Read more...

Microsoft says "a new Xbox One user experience" will be unveiled this week

Andy Weir — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 18:39:37 +0000

At the end of its keynote at E3 2015 today, Microsoft said that it will reveal "a new Xbox One user experience" later this week, possibly hinting at some significant UI changes for the console. Read more...

Here's how to use custom backgrounds on the Xbox One

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:14:01 +0000

Microsoft is committed to making the Xbox One more customizable, and users in the preview program can now use custom backgrounds on their dashboard. The feature will become widely available soon. Read more...

Xbox One to get custom backgrounds and many more features with November update

Brad Sams — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 01:10:01 +0000

Microsoft has published a list of updates that are coming to the Xbox One as part of the November update and they include personalization, TV enhancements, IE updates and more Read more...

Microsoft video shows new friends, party features coming to Xbox One

John Callaham — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 17:42:12 +0000

Microsoft has released a video showing off some of the upcoming new friends and party features that will be added to the Xbox One via the March firmware update. Read more...

Microsoft releases 12-minute video of real-time Xbox One dashboard use

Anthony Tosie — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:32:18 +0000

Microsoft has released a 12-minute video of two Xbox executives using the Xbox One's dashboard in real-time following questions of its performance when a pre-rendered video was released. Read more...

Xbox One video shows console's multitasking, fast loading

Anthony Tosie — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 21:49:55 +0000

A video of Microsoft's upcoming Xbox One has been uploaded by a YouTube user beta testing the gaming console, showcasing the device's multitasking capabilities and dashboard. Read more...

Microsoft: Errors made in real-world currency on Xbox 360 beta

John Callaham — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:36:20 +0000

Microsoft has said that the higher prices that some gamers have seen in the Xbox 360 dashboard beta with the switch to real currency were the result of an error, and gamers will receive refunds. Read more...

UK Xbox game prices raised in new real-money Dashboard

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:24:54 +0000

The public beta for the new Xbox 360 Dashboard will convert your current balance of Microsoft Points into real world currency, although the conversion doesn't line up to the converted game prices Read more...

Microsoft reportedly planning Xbox dashboard UI updates

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:53:05 +0000

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...

Apple wants to integrate Maps and Siri with your car's dashboard

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:39:14 +0000

A new report claims Apple wants to go after GPS systems in cars and replace them with its own Apple Maps solutions. Users will be able to see directions directly on their dashboards. Read more...

Minor Xbox 360 Dashboard update rolling out

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:08:21 +0000

If you are an Xbox 360 owner, expect to have to update your console next time you fire it up as a minor update is being pushed out, starting today, that is likely addressing various system bugs Read more...

"New Xbox" comment from Microsoft not about new console

John Callaham — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:46:41 +0000

A recent interview with a Microsoft team member concerning the "new Xbox" actually referred to the next Xbox dashboard update, rather than a new console, according to Microsoft. Read more...

Xbox 360 Metro update cripples third-party video playback

Mike Brown — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:39:05 +0000

An investigation into video quality on the Xbox 360 Metro update has revealed some worrying results: while Zune content plays at full 1080p, third-party video has been limited to 720p. Read more...

Xbox 360 lead designer departs but stays with Microsoft

John Callaham — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:12:49 +0000

A new report claims that Don Coyner, who led the design and experience group for Microsoft's Xbox business, is no longer in that position but is apparently staying with Microsoft. Read more...

Fall 2011 Metro Xbox 360 Dashboard video walkthrough

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0000

We go hands-on with the public version of the Fall 2011 Metro-styled Xbox 360 Dashboard in a video overview, showing you most of the new features and new tiled style present in the update Read more...

Update to Xbox 360 Dashboard “slightly delayed” [Update]

Andy Weir — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:06:09 +0000

As eager gamers await the arrival of the Fall Update to the Xbox 360 Dashboard and user interface, Microsoft's Major Nelson has confirmed that the deployment of the update has been delayed. Read more...

Xbox 360 Metro Dashboard update landing December 6

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:40:45 +0000

Finally, it looks like the new Fall 2011 Dashboard is about to hit everyone's Xbox 360 consoles, as word from Microsoft has pegged the upgrade date for December 6. Metro, here we come. Read more...

Xbox 360 still number 1 as sales reach record levels

Andy Weir — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:39:40 +0000

The Xbox 360 enters the holiday season on a high, as the latest independent figures reveal another month of amazing sales, as Microsoft readies new games and a new dashboard for the console. Read more...

Mass Effect 3 beta appears on Fall Xbox Dashboard Preview

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:07:53 +0000

Did Microsoft make a mistake or is it intentional? For those of you in the Fall 2011 Xbox Dashboard Preview program, you now have access to the Mass Effect 3 private beta via a simple download Read more...

Minor Xbox 360 Dashboard update releasing today

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:38:31 +0000

Xbox LIVE's Larry Hyrb has announced that a new Xbox 360 Dashboard update is rolling out to consoles today. This update will bring no new features, but most likely includes new anti-piracy methods Read more...

Revamped notifications and widgets coming to iOS 5?

Denis Wong — Sat, 28 May 2011 03:28:59 +0000

There's quite a lot of buzz about what surprises are in store for the upcoming WWDC 2011, as covered earlier today and yesterday. Besides new tidbits about the upcoming Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion," there's... Read more...

Microsoft releases Xbox 360 Spring 2011 dashboard update

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:21:23 +0000

Today Microsoft has announced the rollout of the Xbox 360 Spring 2011 dashboard update, which will be making its way to all Xbox 360 consoles between May 19 and May 30. Microsoft is deploying the... Read more...

Microsoft announces 8 million Kinect units sold, 50 million Xbox 360's sold

Andrew Lyle — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:10:35 +0000

Today Steve Ballmer took the stage tooting the success Microsoft last year, prompting good sales of the Xbox 360 Kinect, Windows Phone 7, Office 2010, Office 365, Bing and their Azure services. 2010 was a... Read more...

Xbox 360 Dashboard update walkthrough

Alan Cone — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:26:09 +0000

The new update to the Xbox 360 Dashboard is here for a select few who decided to enroll in the program. Announced back in July, including screen shots, this new version of the Dashboard would... Read more...

Xbox LIVE update preview program opening up registration

Andrew Lyle — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:05:51 +0000

Microsoft is looking for participants again for the new Xbox LIVE dashboard update. Major Nelson posted a message to the community that Xbox is looking for participants to receive a brand new dashboard and other... Read more...

Google introduces Google Dashboard

Sam Symons — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:53:29 +0000

Google's one of the biggest companies on the Internet; between search, IM, email and everything else, they have a huge user base. Though, with that comes the worry of how much user data they've collected;... Read more...

Microsoft: We're prepared to do another NXE

Brian Maher — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:09:03 +0000

Whilst Xbox 360 owners everywhere are eagerly awaiting November 19th, Microsoft have stated in an interview that, if there is a strong enough demand for it, they are prepared to do the whole thing again... Read more...

Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update Details Released

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:41:38 +0000

The Xbox 360 firmware sees two major updates a year—in the Spring and the Fall. This year's Fall update is just about upon us. On Tuesday December 4th, Microsoft will unleash a flurry of new... Read more...

Fall Xbox 360 Dashboard update - download old Xbox games?

Todd Tanner — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:01:42 +0000

So, who wants to download old Xbox 1 games on their Xbox 360 for 1200 (or so) MS points? Because come December 4th you will be able to do that and more! (Don't forget the... Read more...

Xbox 360 Spring Dashboard update now available!

Todd Tanner — Wed, 09 May 2007 04:42:02 +0000

Microsoft announced today that the Xbox Live Spring Update will be available to download on Wednesday, May 9 at 2:00 AM PST (5 AM EST). Users signed into Xbox Live will be prompted to download... Read more...

Spring 07 Dashboard update for Xbox 360 "delayed" a tad

Todd Tanner — Tue, 08 May 2007 16:42:14 +0000

Enter Major Nelson and his blog of doom: I just heard from the Dashboard team that we'll have to wait at least another day for the Dashboard update to be released. The update is not... Read more...