Topic: Microsoft

Next Xbox could sell for $299 with subscription, $499 without
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Next Xbox could sell for $299 with subscription, $499 without

Has Microsoft cracked the nut for increasing revenues from its Xbox hardware and Xbox Live online services? According to an article from Neowin, Microsoft's next Xbox console will be priced at a steep $499, but that … [Read more...]

Apple’s MacBook Pro ranked best PC for running Windows
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Apple’s MacBook Pro ranked best PC for running Windows

Well, this is embarrassing. According to a report from IT software development company Soluto, the number one best PC to run Windows on is actually a Mac. To be more specific, the mid-2012 MacBook Pro. Apple's laptop … [Read more...]

Start Button to Return in Windows 8.1
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Start Button to Return in Windows 8.1

Are you a Windows user still jarred by the removal of the Start button in Windows 8? Fear not -- a report from The Verge states that Microsoft plans to bring back a version of the button in Windows 8.1, which is due … [Read more...]

Apple Stock Drops Below $400 Making It Cheaper Than In 2000
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Apple Stock Drops Below $400 Making It Cheaper Than In 2000

Everyone loves to see a media darling fall from grace (think Lindsay Lohan), and it seems that's what's happening with Apple lately.  The company's stock has been hit hard by headlines of missed results and slowing … [Read more...]

Microsoft Working on 7-inch Surface Tablet
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Microsoft Working on 7-inch Surface Tablet

It seems that no company can escape the pull of smaller, 7-to-8-inch tablets. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft is planning a 7-inch Surface tablet to compete with smaller devices in the … [Read more...]

Next Xbox Will Take Over Your TV and Integrate With Your Cable Box
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Next Xbox Will Take Over Your TV and Integrate With Your Cable Box

According to multiple sources familiar with the company's Xbox plans Microsoft will introduce a feature that lets its next-generation console take over a TV and set-top box. The Verge says that the functionality will … [Read more...]

Next Xbox Could Be Unveiled in May & Run on AMD Chips
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Next Xbox Could Be Unveiled in May & Run on AMD Chips

The next-generation Xbox, or the Xbox 720 as some have taken to calling it, could be shown off to the world next month, just three months after Sony showed off some of the technology behind its upcoming PS4. According … [Read more...]

Pulse, The Social News Reading App, Acquired By LinkedIn
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Pulse, The Social News Reading App, Acquired By LinkedIn

Rumor has it that social news reading app, Pulse is about to be acquired by a major platform company.  The news comes from Kara Swisher at All Things D, who says that she's potentially narrowed down the list of … [Read more...]

Facebook’s Atlas Acquisition Is The Key For Long-term Success
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Facebook’s Atlas Acquisition Is The Key For Long-term Success

Facebook just acquired Atlas from Microsoft, reportedly for a sum under $100 million, which is quite the deal for Facebook.  This is especially true because Atlas is the missing puzzle piece that Facebook needs in order … [Read more...]

Windows Phone App Store Hits 130,000 Apps and Games
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Windows Phone App Store Hits 130,000 Apps and Games

Microsoft just announced that its Windows Phone App Store has more than 130,000 apps and games – designed specifically for the Windows Phone UI and its ecosystem.  Additionally, the company noted that, "we expect … [Read more...]