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Is this a Fully Assembled Nokia Lumia EOS?

June 6, 2013 at 8:35 am

New pictures of an assembled Nokia Lumia EOS have surfaced, detailing the device’s entire body styling and more color options.

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Windows Phone 8.1 In Testing?

June 5, 2013 at 11:06 am

A new version number that’s appeared inside a Windows Phone developers statistics could indicate small scale testing of a possible Windows Phone 8.1 update.

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Possible Nokia Lumia EOS Body Leaks

June 5, 2013 at 8:59 am

New pictures seem to depict the often rumored Nokia Lumia EOS, a Windows Phone that uses the camera optics that were previously found in the 808 PureView.

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Office in More Places, Outlook Coming to Windows RT Devices

June 5, 2013 at 7:13 am

Microsoft will add a new version of Outlook to its stable of Office desktop applications available on Windows RT with Windows 8.1.

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Dell XPS 12 Ultrabook Convertible Upgrade Boasts Better Battery Life

June 4, 2013 at 2:10 pm

A slightly upgraded version of the Dell XPS 12 convertible running Windows 8 is on its way to users this summer.

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Belkin Windows 8 Tablet Dock, Ultrabook Dock Support Dual Video Out

June 4, 2013 at 1:04 pm

The new Belkin Dual Video Docking Stands provide the ports users might crave on their desk without all the wires they are accustomed to.

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The Best Windows Convertibles: June 2013

June 4, 2013 at 11:01 am

With convertibles, Windows users can get the best of both worlds -app compatibility and touch screens. We've compiled the best currently on the market.

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Windows 8.1 to Bring Fingerprint Reader Support, Best Apple

June 4, 2013 at 9:43 am

Forget Apple, apparently Microsoft will be the first to bolster device security for users with native support for fingerprint readers in Windows 8.1.

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Dell XPS 11 is a New Beautiful Ultrabook Convertible

June 4, 2013 at 8:06 am

Dell's latest attempt at bridging the work and play gap in Windows 8 hardware, the Dell XPS 11 could be the company’s most impressive portable yet.

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Halo: Spartan Assault Comes to Windows 8 & Windows Phone 8 This July

June 4, 2013 at 7:38 am

Halo: Spartan Assault will land on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 this july, making it the first Halo game on any smartphone.

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AT&T Already Field Testing 41-Megapixel PureView Nokia Lumia EOS Windows Phone?

June 4, 2013 at 6:51 am

A new report suggests that wireless carrier AT&T may have already begun testing a new, unannounced Lumia EOS smartphone running Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 operating system as well as Nokia's proprietary 41-megapixel PureView camera sensor.

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Microsoft Cutting Costs of Windows RT to Compete with the iPad

June 3, 2013 at 1:58 pm

Microsoft could be preparing to tempt its partners into producing more Windows RT devices with a lower licensing fee.

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Acer Updates It’s Macbook Air Competitor The Aspire S7

June 3, 2013 at 1:51 pm

Acer's revamped Aspire S7 will allow it to compete with other high-end ultrabooks like the Toshiba KIRAbook and Apple's Macbook Air.

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Miracast Wireless Streaming, WiFi Direct on the Way in Windows 8.1

June 3, 2013 at 12:53 pm

Microsoft will add support for Miracast streaming and Wi-Fi Direct connections in Windows 8.1, the upcoming update to Windows 8.

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Acer Details new Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook

June 3, 2013 at 11:15 am

Acer's newly updated Aspire S3 ultrabook looks to address many of the issues raised by users of last year's model, including build quality and design.

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Windows 8.1: The Start Button Won’t Save You

June 3, 2013 at 10:15 am

While responding to users clamoring for a return for the Start button in Windows 8, Microsoft may have pulled the greatest PR switcheroo.

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The First 8-Inch Windows 8 Tablet: Acer Iconia W3

June 3, 2013 at 9:49 am

Acer has finally publicly announced the coming availability of the Acer Iconia W3, the first Windows 8 tablet to feature an 8-inch screen.

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Asus Transformer Book Trio: Android & Windows 8 in One Tablet

June 3, 2013 at 8:11 am

The new Asus Transformer Book Trio uses three separate processors to give users the best experience on Android and Windows 8.

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Windows 8.1: Why Microsoft Needs to Bet Big on Phablets

June 3, 2013 at 7:15 am

While there is chatter that Microsoft will be allowing its smartphone partners to scale up with the next build of Windows Phone, Microsoft really should be thinking about scaling down its Windows 8 platform to fit smaller phablet-sized screens.

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Intel to Distance Itself From Netbooks, Dumps Atom Brand on Laptops, Convertible

June 3, 2013 at 5:04 am

In a bid to distance itself from the failed netbook computing form factor, Intel will not be using its Atom brand in upcoming laptops and convertible devices.

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Microsoft: You Can Buy A Windows Phone, Laptop for the Price of a Galaxy S4

May 31, 2013 at 3:25 pm

In a new advertisement released to YouTube, Microsoft seems intent on pushing the idea that the Galaxy S4's price is just too extravagant

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Microsoft Attacks iPad With New Comparison Tool

May 31, 2013 at 2:50 pm

Microsoft has added a new comparison area that attempts to further demonstrate the software weaknesses of Apple's iPad when compared to Windows RT devices.

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Microsoft Will Show Xbox One Games, Not TV At E3 Press Conference

May 31, 2013 at 2:25 pm

Microsoft will focus on Xbox One games during its E3 press conference. Both Microsoft and Sony may have a few surprises left to reveal.

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The Best Windows Tablets [May, 2013]

May 30, 2013 at 2:20 pm

Here are the five best Windows tablets that are currently available to users with some form of Windows 8 on-board.

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Microsoft Details Windows 8.1 Features

May 30, 2013 at 9:35 am

Microsoft is now talking more about the features that it will ship as part of a free update to Windows 8, called Windows 8.1.

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3 Reasons Windows Phone Users Should Defect to Android

May 29, 2013 at 2:13 pm

The growth of the Windows Phone ecosystem seems to have slowed, and for many users some of the features of the latest Android devices could be enticing.

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Nokia Amber Update Detailed in Pictures Running on Lumia 925

May 29, 2013 at 11:10 am

New photos of the Amber Update that Nokia will make available to users this summer have surfaced.

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Reports: Boot to Desktop, Start Button on the way in Windows 8.1

May 29, 2013 at 10:05 am

Microsoft will allow users to boot directly into the Desktop interface and restore the Start button in Windows 8.1, according to recent reports.

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Xbox One: Microsoft Promises Indie Game Developer Support

May 28, 2013 at 1:45 pm

The Xbox one will have some sort of support for indie game developers, though the company isn't ready to share that information yet.

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Microsoft, Google to Work on New YouTube App for Windows Phone

May 28, 2013 at 10:45 am

Microsoft and Google will work together to build an updated YouTube application for Windows Phone that makes use of the company's services.

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Nokia’s Next-Gen PureView Camera Gives New Perspectives

May 28, 2013 at 6:40 am

Nokia executive Jo Harlow is hinting about a next-generation PureView technology for the company's cameras on its Windows Phone Lumia series that could give users new perspectives to the resulting images captured.

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Samsung Teases New Galaxy and ATIV Launch

May 28, 2013 at 5:00 am

Samsung has turned to Facebook to tease the launch of upcoming new products as part of the company's Galaxy and ATIV line.

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Forza 5 Box Art Shows What Xbox One Game Packages Will Look Like

May 25, 2013 at 10:30 am

The beautiful box art for Forza Motorsport 5 shows what Xbox One game boxes will look like later this year.

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Is Microsoft Bringing Siri to the Living Room with the Xbox One?

May 24, 2013 at 1:06 pm

Microsoft could be bringing a Siri-like voice to assist users of it's upcoming Xbox One entertainment console.

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Staples Offering the Surface RT for $399

May 24, 2013 at 12:56 pm

Users still looking to get their hands on the Surface RT, Microsoft's first-party answer to Apple's iPad can now do so for only $399.

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