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Microsoft Xbox motion sensing Project Natal launching this October

Microsoft Xbox motion sensing Project Natal launching this October

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Microsoft’s much awaited Project Natal, which  is a full-body motion controller for the Xbox 360 gaming console and promised an incredibly involved and  immersive gaming experience is expected to launch in october.
The Redmont based company has  been vague when it comes to the launch date of Project Natal but thanks to Syed …

MS Demos Augmented-Reality Maps

MS Demos Augmented-Reality Maps

In a demo that drew gasps at TED2010, Blaise Aguera y Arcas demos new augmented-reality mapping technology from Microsoft.
Blaise Aguera y Arcas’ background is as multidimensional as the visions he helps create. In the 1990s, he authored patents on both video compression and 3D visualization techniques, and in 2001, he made an influential computational discovery that cast doubt on Gutenberg’s …

BBC iPlayer watchout – here comes MSN Video Player

BBC iPlayer  watchout – here comes MSN Video Player

BBC iPlayer will have a rival with software behemoth Microsoft  launching an online video player named MSN Video Player, a video-on-demand service that enables U.K. consumers to watch TV anytime, anywhere at no extra charge. it will directly rival the iPlayer.
The MSN Player which goes live on Saturday will feature thousands of hours of programming allowing users to enjoy full …

Microsoft’s dual-screen booklet shows ‘face’ on web

Microsoft’s dual-screen booklet shows ‘face’ on web

Microsoft may not have got it all right with some – or most, depending on once perspective – of its product and software launches over the past few years and Apple’s iPod may be way ahead of Microsoft Zune in portable media players, you could bet your iPhone on Microsoft not sitting idle  and letting Apple’s  much hyped and awaited …

Microsoft Takes on Google with Bing TV Ads

Microsoft Takes on Google with Bing TV Ads

The internet search war has just taken its ugliest turn with Microsoft leaving no stone unturned to take on Google’s supreme dominance in the UK search market. The latest step in this showdown is Microsoft’s multi-million pound TV ad campaign to promote Bing.

Jonathon Ross Tweets Project Natal Coming in October?

Jonathon Ross Tweets Project Natal Coming in October?

Has Jonathon Ross spilled the beans on Project Natal? While Microsoft just mentioned that Project Natal would be ‘out in time for the holidays’, Ross decided to tweet about it publicly mentioning that Project Natal would be coming out in October this year.

Bill Gates – iPad Will Struggle without Pen and Keyboard

Bill Gates – iPad Will Struggle without Pen and Keyboard

Ever since the iPad was launched a couple of weeks ago – there’s been no shortage of fans who’ve fallen in ‘love at first sight’ with Apple’s latest gadget. The iPad has evoked mixed reactions from all over the world – if there are plenty of fans and admirers, there’s also no shortage of critics and people who’ve questioned iPad’s usability aspects.

Microsoft Windows 7 At £30 For UK Students

Microsoft Windows 7 At £30 For UK Students

Microsoft is offering students Windows 7 at an amazing price, just £30! UK students have to choose between Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional. If you are a student, you simply must have a look at this hot deal! You must be a college or university student and have a valid .EDU email address. You must also have a computer that currently runs a genuine copy of Windows XP or Windows Vista.

Zune HD Details Just Came Out – The Official Version!

Zune HD Details Just Came Out – The Official Version!

We are all very curious about the new Microsoft Zune HD. I can’t wait to get my hands on the new gadget and test it! Of course, you will find a review here…once I manage to get it. On Thursday, Microsoft confirmed some of its secrets related to its future Zune HD. It disclosed information regarding price, availability, and capacities.

MS Word banned from market, along with .DOCX

MS Word banned from market, along with .DOCX

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Canadian firm ‘i4i Ltd.’ won a case against Microsoft in the US District Court 60 days ago, claiming Microsoft knowingly use XML technology infringing a 1998 patent owned by i4i.
Today the US Federal Court ruled that Microsoft must stop selling any products using .XML, .DOCX or .DOCM. This news is huge, but should come as a relief to …


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