March 2nd, 2010
Slashgear is featuring a cool Microsoft Mobile Surface video that shows a mobile controlled with a camera + projector surface that lets you interact with the system in a unique way. The demo shows a drum being played by tapping your hands in the air (over the projected screen). Microsoft would eventually evolve this technology to give you a Surface computer with just a projected screen on a table top. Intriguing technology, not very new though have seen similar ones before. But one things for sure ,this will be way cheaper than the current Microsoft surface is.
Half way into the video demo by Microsoft, I felt this isn’t new. I have seen similar magic before in a demo by TouchMagix (a startup from India), though Microsoft would integrate a full blown computer in this interface as it seems. A little googling, and I have a video demo by Touch Magix to compare with. Watch both the videos (Microsoft Mobile Surface and TouchMagix) below. You can also see the obvious similarities of this technology with the Light Blue Optics video we saw earlier. And did I forget the Pranav Mistry Sixth Sense demo from TED?
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Categories: First look, Future WIP, Tech Industry News, Videos, microsoft |
Tags: microsoft, microsoft mobile surface, microsoft touchmagix, projector computer, sixth sense microsoft, surface, surface mobile, touchmagix, touchmagix pune, ui | No Comments
March 1st, 2010
When Apple launched iPhone back in 2007, it certainly offered support for Windows based systems. Reason being simple that millions of Windows OS based users existed compared to the Mac OS X users. Now, Microsoft introduced Windows Phone 7 series at the Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona, Spain. Aaron Woodman, Director of Mobile Communication Business for Microsoft, told that Windows Phone 7 series “may be” supporting Mac OS X when asked about it at The Engadget Show.
As per Woodman’s response, the Mac OS support wasn’t entirely snubbed off from Windows Phone 7 series. There is a possibility that Microsoft may bring it when mobile OS goes public by end of year. To discuss that matter, the company has been holding “internal meetings”.
Apparently, the concern here might be that Windows Phone 7 series now has the (more…)
Categories: Apple, microsoft, windows mobile |
Tags: mac, mac support, microsoft, microsoft and apple, windows mobile, Windows Phone 7, windows phone mac, winmo7, winpo 7 | No Comments
January 19th, 2010
According to a MobileCrunch tipster (who is actually a developer) Microsoft is going pretty Apple-like with the upcoming Windows Mobile 7. Apart from the old rumors of the WM 7 making a official appearance at MWC next month we now hear that Microsoft has completely rewired the OS such that it has no backward compatibility (i.e. none of the old apps would run on new devices) and the new interface is ‘just as’ what we have seen with the Zune HD.
Apart from the Zune HD kernel powering the OS, WinM0 7 does away with background processes. Yes! Developers would now rely on iPhone style push notifications and not multitasking. Microsoft would define the standards for the hardware much more closely with the new OS and manufacturers would be allowed to build devices for the platform only if they adhere to these specifications (namely RAM, screen type/size, CPU). Customizations done by manufacturers (eg HTC’s Sense UI) would no longer by supported and the UI would be what Microsoft offers. Xbox Live for gaming + messaging and Zune integration is also expected. (more…)
Categories: Tech Industry News, windows mobile |
Tags: 2010, microsoft, mobile world congress, mwc, mwc 2010, windows, windows mobile 7, winmo 7 | No Comments
January 8th, 2010
Microsoft has unveiled a companion to its Arc Mouse – the Arc Keyboard. While the arc mouse was more than just the curvy design, the same can’t be said for the arc keyboard. The arc keyboard actually is nothing more than the curvy design.
The arc keyboard is similar to any other keyboard when it comes to functionality. The difference lies in the sleek ergonomic design which makes it compact and slim. The keyboard is only 12-inches long and 6″ wide. Also, it is a wireless keyboard which makes it easily portable and an obvious companion to the notebooks and netbooks. For those of you who prefer a distance from the computer screens while remaining wire-free, the microsoft arc keyboard would cost $80 and is now available. But if you ask me, I would stick to my Natural 4000!
via [EverythingUSB]
Categories: Accessories, First look, microsoft |
Tags: arc keyboard, ces 10, ces 2010, ergonomic keyboard, microsoft, microsoft arc keyboard | 2 Comments
October 26th, 2009
Boat Club hosted the #7party in Mumbai where Microsoft enthusiasts turned out in numbers. Here is the Windows 7 community launch Mumbai in pictures: (more…)
Categories: Entertainment, microsoft |
Tags: microsoft, mumbai, mumbai tweetup, tweetup, win7, windows, windows 7, windows 7 launch | 4 Comments
September 30th, 2009
Rumors are fun, especially when they revolve around tech heavyweights like Apple and Microsoft. What is even more fun is when these rumors are strengthened by revelations by blogs on the specs of the rumored devices. Gizmodo is one such quality site, which is claiming that Microsoft is, contrary to the ‘mere’ rumors floating around, actually working on a dual-screen tablet dubbed the “Courier”.
The device is supposed to be in the “late prototype” stage, with Microsoft currently working on user experience and developing design concepts through outside agencies. The tablet has a dual 7” screen in a booklet style and the screens are connected by a hinge. The hinge also has a iPhone-like home button at the bottom center of the booklet. The edges of the screens show how much of the wireless signals and battery life remain.
One will be able to input information either with a stylus or with one’s own fingers, especially to take advantage of the multi-touch capability. Demonstration video shows a lady working on her project while flipping data between screens to collaborating a journal and her online searches along with some contact details. Video available after the post. (more…)
Categories: Leaked / Spyshots, Notebook / Laptops, Videos, eReaders & Tablets, microsoft |
Tags: courier, dual screen tablet, leaked video, microsoft, microsoft courier, microsoft tablet, ms courier journal | No Comments
September 27th, 2009
It has been almost two years since Nintendo wowed us with the Wii and its motion sensing controller, and since then, the rest of the gaming world has been playing catch-up. And well, it finally seems to be doing so. The past week has seen an announcement that a motion sensing controller for the PS3 would be available next year, while the discussion on Microsoft’s much-talked about Project Natal goes on and on. The official line, of course, is that we will see it sometime next (more…)
Categories: Concept / Educative, Future WIP, Gaming |
Tags: gaming industry future, microsoft, microsoft nadal, nadal gaming, nintendo, project nadal, ps3, wii, wireless gaming, xbox | No Comments
September 24th, 2009
The console wars are all set to enter a new phase. Consider the evidence: Microsoft has revealed the Xbox 360 Elite and is readying a much more radical device for late 2010, complete with the player-as-a-controller Project Natal. Sony has come out with a slimmer PS3 and is looking to come out with UMD-less PSP Go in a month or two, even while working on bringing out a motion-sensing edition of the PS3 a bit later (yep, with the PS3 wand).
There is a name missing out there, right? Well, yes, it is that of the company that is actually been leading both Microsoft and Sony by the nose in the console business over the last year and a half – Nintendo. The Wii made fair mincemeat of the PS3 and Xbox 360, while the Nintendo DS has pretty much buried the Sony PSP.
But will that state of affairs continue? Both Sony and Microsoft are working hard to neutralise the Wii’s motion-sensing edge and the (more…)
Categories: Gaming, Reviews |
Tags: Apple, DS, iphone, ipod touch, microsoft, nintendo, ps3, sony, wii, Xbox 360 | 1 Comment
August 11th, 2009
Three days and three different leaks for the Zune HD this week. And this Microsoft Gizmo has iPod fans on their toes with what we have seen so far. The first set of image leaks gave us a glimpse of the Bing search, onscreen keyboard and the browser.
Next was the video leak from the GDGT launch party that showed an entire walk through of the Zune HD interface. And here now we have the pricing for the Zune HD leaked out from (more…)
Categories: Leaked / Spyshots, PMP - Portable Media, Videos, microsoft |
Tags: microsoft, microsoft zune hd, PMP, zune, zune hd leaked pics, zune hd price, zune hd pricing | 1 Comment
July 30th, 2009
Feb 2009: Seems like Microsoft has realised that more than version nos and names their softwares need to deliver. It is rumored that with the launch of WM 6.5 at MWC later this month, Microsoft would stop referring to devices as Windows Mobile and simply call them Windows Phones (without referring to the version no).
Probably they would start using only firmware versions like Apple iPhone…
Update: Its official, Windows Mobile brand is now dead. Microsoft has officially termed all WM 6.x devices as ‘Windows Phone’.
Via Digitimes
Categories: Tech Industry News, microsoft, rumor, windows mobile |
Tags: microsoft, rebranding, windows mobile, windows phones, wm | No Comments
July 29th, 2009
After all the drama and delays though Microsoft failed to acquire Yahoo, a search deal between the two has been finalized.
Reported by TechCrunch earlier the deal is expected to be announced tomorrow. This would make ‘Bing‘ the default search engine for Yahoo.com and Yahoo shall take over the entire AD sales Bing search. Currently Google dominates the online search and advertising market and this should bring more balance to the entire Internet.
Earlier a search advertising deal between Yahoo & Google was rejected by the regulators during antitrust investigation. The approval from Department of Justice would again be crucial for this Microsoft-Yahoo deal. It would be interesting to see if Google reacts to this or tries to jeopardize the deal.
Update: The deal has now been confirmed. Here is the press release
Via GigaOm
Categories: Tech Industry News, microsoft |
Tags: bing search, merger, microsoft, microsoft yahoo merger, yahoo | 2 Comments
June 29th, 2009
In an attempt to attract upgrades from XP and Vista to the new Windows 7, Microsoft has decided to keep Windows 7 pricing below that of Windows Vista. Microsoft has also decided to keep the pricing for new Windows 7 lower enough to lure new customers.
On Thursday, Microsoft finally came upto a pricing decision for its new generation OS. The decision comes as the outcome of learning from the pitfalls of Windows Vista pricing.
Microsoft will be launching three Windows 7 editions in the global market- Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate. At $120, Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade would cost the customers about $40 less than the Vista Upgrade offered two years back. The stand-alone version would be available at $200 with a similar drop in the pricing. There has been no changes in the pricing of Windows 7 Professional and Windows Vista Professional. Which means that Professional edition of Windows 7 would also cost $200 for an upgrade and $300 for the new copy. Windows 7 Ultimate upgrade would cost $220 as compared to the Windows Vista Ultimate’s $260. The new copy of Windows 7 Ultimate would cost $320, $80 less than Vista Ultimate’s pricing 2 years ago.
The customers willing to pre-order the new Windows OS would have to pay even less. The Windows 7 starts shipping on (more…)
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June 9th, 2009
Microsoft is trying hard to make people aware of its new search engine Bing. In another effort to reach the ears of the internet users, Microsoft has launched BingTones. BingTones are mobile ringtones that is available for download for free. The tones are in Mp3 format and work with compatible devices including the Windows Mobile Smartphones.
There are three BingTones available through Microsoft’s website. The BingTones are offered as a zip archive and sized 630Kb.
Want your phone to sing to the tunes of Google compeditor? Get it here.
via [IntoMobile]
Categories: Launch Pad, Tech Industry News, microsoft |
Tags: bing, bingtones, microsoft, search engine | 1 Comment
May 1st, 2009
Thanks to a slip up by Acer UK while announcing the Acer Z5600 PC (specially designed for Windows 7) the official release date of Win7 is confirmed as 23rd October 2009 (as rumored by us way back in 2008). Also confirmed that all Vista purchases 30 days prior to Windows7 release shall be elligible for a free upgrade.
Via TechTickerBlog
Categories: Leaked / Spyshots, Tech Industry News, microsoft |
Tags: Acer Z5600 PC, microsoft, microsoft windows 7, win7, windows, windows 7, z5600 windows7 | 1 Comment
March 28th, 2009
One reason I still don’t have a Mac is that I can’t afford one. So here I live with 3x PC’s and 1x Notebook all powered by Windows. This latest Microsoft AD campaign shows off the ground reality of owning a PC. PRICE!! video downstairs
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Categories: Tech Industry News, Videos, microsoft |
Tags: ads, Apple, commercial, laptop hunter, mac vs pc, microsofdt ad, microsoft, microsoft vs apple, promo, video | 3 Comments
March 3rd, 2009
Nvidia has released drivers for GeForce users running Windows 7 beta. Windows 7 is said to be the first WinOS that would fully integrate and take advantage of the GPU for both graphics and parallel computing.
The new GeForce drivers version 181.71, which come in 32-bit and 64-bit flavors, support the new Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.1 which is a tweaked graphics driver architecture standard for Windows 7 [Source]
Windows 7 has given high hopes to many and the stakes are really high. Apparently Microsoft has been pushing hardware makers to ensure Win7 compatibility early this time to ensure that the Vista story is not repeated with non compatible hardware floating around. Also Microsoft would be eying to replace Xp/Vista with Windows7 ASAP after final release.
Categories: Tech Industry News |
Tags: drivers, microsoft, win7, windows, windows 7, windows 7 drivers | No Comments
February 20th, 2009
Is Asus preparing Android based netbook? While netbook manufacturers around the world have been inspired by the Asus Eee; there still seems to be room for innovation. The price of an netbook will drop considerably if Android can be ported on to it. While Microsoft still offers WinXP to netbooks, it cannot match the FREE tag that Android carries!
While Apple remains out of the value segment, Google vs Microsoft is certainly getting hotter. Rumors of Android powered devices (other than Cellphones) has been out since long and we are certainly excited about it 
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Categories: Android, netbook |
Tags: android eee, android laptop, asus android, eee, eee pc, google android, microsoft, netbook, xp | 3 Comments
February 13th, 2009
Almost a year back we had reports that Microsoft is strongly considering opening its own retail stores, much like Apple. And here comes the official confirmation from Microsoft.
The company has hired former Wal-Mart executive David Porter to lead the effort. “There are tremendous opportunities ahead for Microsoft to create a world-class shopping experience for our customers,” Porter said, “I am excited about helping consumers make more informed decisions about their PC and software purchases, and we’ll share learnings from our stores with our existing retail and OEM partners that are critical to our success.”
If you still look at Microsoft as a software maker, dont forget the Keybaords, Mouse, Zune, Xbox and tonnes of other hardware that they make. However only time will tell how successful the venture really is …
Via Os news
Categories: Tech Industry News, microsoft |
Tags: micosoft retail, microsoft, microsoft store, retail, store | 1 Comment
February 8th, 2009
The previously rumored Microsoft’s MobileME competitor SkyBox would launch in private-beta at MWC09 and officially named ‘My Phone’. This would feature over the Air syncing of contacts, calendar appointments, tasks, text messages, photos, video, etc for Windows mobiles.
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Categories: First look, microsoft, windows mobile |
Tags: microsoft, mobileme, mwc 09, my phone, myphone, skybox, windows mobile | No Comments
February 6th, 2009
For all those who decided to give Windows Vista a skip and stick to XP (yes I know plenty out there, including us); here is some good news. Apparently the good looking Windows 7 would come cheaper to you. Microsoft has officially confirmed that Windows XP users would be allowed a direct update to Win7.
“I can confirm that customers will be able to purchase upgrade media and an upgrade license to move from Windows XP to Windows 7 – however, they will need to do a clean installation of Windows 7,”
“This requires the user to back up their data, install Windows 7, re-install the programs and restore their data. For PCs running Windows Vista customers have the option of an in-place upgrade of Windows 7 keeping their data and programs intact or to perform a clean install of Windows 7.”
Though this would require a clean install the good part is that you would probably shell out lesser $$ for Windows 7. Also revealed some time back was that Windows 7 would come in six different packs (Windows 7 Starter Edition, Home Basic, Premium, Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate).
Via OS news
Categories: Tech Industry News, microsoft |
Tags: 7, microsoft, win7, windows, windows 7, windows xp, winxp | 2 Comments
