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Microsoft's Azure claims 34 regions worldwide; becomes Flipkart's exclusive cloud provider

Gurkaran Singh — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:28:01 +0000

The Redmond company has added two new regions in South Korea, in Seoul and Busan, while securing the enviable position of being the exclusive cloud partner to Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart. Read more...

Cortana for Windows Phone looks set to support 15 languages at launch

Andy Weir — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:18:45 +0000

Contrary to earlier reports, it appears that the Cortana voice interaction feature in Windows Phone 8.1 will launch with support for 15 language and regional variations, including Polish and Chinese. Read more...

Ukrainian students create gloves for translating sign language

Paul Ferson — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:26:19 +0000

Students taking part in Microsoft's Imagine Cup have created technology to convert sign language into speech, which could completely change how we communicate with those using sign language. Read more...

PS3 Sells 1 Million in PAL Regions

Joe Cashman — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:14:38 +0000

The PS3 has become PAL's fastest ever selling console, shifting 1 million units since its launch in March 10 weeks ago. This beats records previously held by the Playstation and PS2 and probably represents the... Read more...