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NVIDIA Kal-El tablet shown running Windows 8

, Sep 14th 2011 Discuss [2]

At Microsoft' Build developer conference, a reference tablet was spied sporting NVIDIA's Kal-El quad-core processor while running Windows 8. The tablet has been rumored to show at the event and at one time even thought to be the giveaway. But alas, the tablet given away turned out to be from Samsung sporting an Intel chip, while the Kal-El did appear but remained out of reach and under plexiglass. Read The Full Story

Microsoft’s Ballmer boasts 500,000 Windows 8 downloads last night

, Sep 14th 2011 Discuss [12]

During Microsoft's Build developer conference, CEO Steve Ballmer made a surprise appearance to talk about the future of Microsoft, Windows 8, and cloud computing. He also touted that the Windows 8 preview, which was made available last night, has already seen 500,000 downloads within the last 12 hours. Read The Full Story

Windows 8 proves there’s more to tablets than iPad

, Sep 13th 2011 Discuss [25]

Windows 8 is here, and it’s all eyes on Microsoft’s tablet strategy as the industry gages whether it’s game-on or game-over against Apple’s iPad might. You’d be forgiven for your skepticism, mind: Microsoft’s previous idea of finger-friendliness was to ratchet up the font size and hope for the best. Yet with this latest demonstration, Windows 8 has shown itself to be not just shaping up as a solid OS, but as a truly interesting alternative to the current tablet template.

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Windows 8 Developer Preview available for download tonight [UPDATE: Available now!]

, Sep 13th 2011 Discuss [6]

Today we finally were able to see what Microsoft has been working so hard on, and that is Windows 8. With the Microsoft BUILD keynote going today there should be plenty of Windows 8 details and we've already received some good news. For those waiting for an official version instead of those iffy leaked builds the wait is finally over. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Windows BUILD keynote coming up next

, Sep 13th 2011 Discuss [1]

This week Microsoft Build developer conference is set to start off with a keynote this morning and there's been a bit of speculation as to what we might see. We are here live and will be bringing you all the news and updates as they happen so be sure and stay tuned. Could we see a quad-core tablet? We just might. From Windows 8 to tablets and more this should be an exciting week for Microsoft and developers. Read The Full Story