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Microsoft Puts the Focus on Top Developers with New Project

13th of May 2013 20:51 GMT

Microsoft is trying to get the attention of top developers around the world with a new project that would provide the dev community with a deeper insight into the company’s new product offering. The tech giant has formed what ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley calls a “deep tech” team inside its Developer...

This Is How Microsoft Could Reinvent the Nook

9th of May 2013 10:52 GMT

You have most likely heard that tech giant Microsoft is now trying to take over the Nook Media business from Barnes & Noble, even though it’s not yet clear why. While such an acquisition could help the company develop its own eReader, it could also bring Microsoft a significant advantage in the fight against t...

Microsoft Still Pondering a Smart Watch – Report

25th of April 2013 04:07 GMT

Little is known about Microsoft’s smart watch project, but sources familiar with the matter hinted earlier this month that the device might be equipped with a 1.5-inch display and a touch-capable screen to provide quick access to all of its features. Even though the whole project is still an enigma for all of ...

Microsoft to Launch Its Own Google Glass Rival – Rumor

5th of April 2013 05:15 GMT

Even though it bets big on touch computing, the Redmond-based technology giant Microsoft is reportedly showing up a growing interest in wearable tech, as the company is believed to be working on a new device that would compete with Google’s very own Glass. Analyst Brian White revealed during a conference with ...

The Windows Blue Saga: Updated Metro Apps, a New Chance for Windows 8 and More

16th of March 2013 05:52 GMT

While Microsoft doesn’t provide any official confirmation on Windows Blue, more and more sources familiar with the matter are talking about the first major Windows 8 upgrade that’s reportedly scheduled to go on sale in August. A new job advertisement published by the Redmond-based technology giant this w...