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Bing prototype app video leak shows improved voice functionality

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

A video has been posted over at MSFT Kitchen showing off what is said to be a prototype of the Bing app for Windows Phone, which was demonstrated at an employee-only Microsoft event. The event is said to have taken place earlier this month, and to have been used to show off "future technologies." The prototype Bing app features multiple improvements over the current app. Read The Full Story

Microsoft publishes 2012 Law Enforcement Requests Report

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft's Legal & Corporate Affairs Executive Vice President Brad Smith announced on Microsoft's Tech Net blog that the company has released its first Law Enforcement Requests Report. The report details law enforcement data requests worldwide for information from the company's cloud and online services, including how it responded to the requests. Read The Full Story

Pandora arrives on Windows Phone 8, ad-free until 2014

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Pandora, the ever-popular internet radio service, is now available for Windows Phone 8 devices. It took a while for the app to reach Microsoft's new platform, but nonetheless, WP8 users can get in on the music-streaming action right now. Plus, Pandora is making their WP8 app ad-free until 2014, as well as tacking on a couple of exclusive features. Read The Full Story

GAME unveils springtime Xbox 360 bundles for gamers

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Springtime is here and that means some new Xbox 360 hardware bundles have turned up at UK retailer GAME. If you're in need of a new Xbox 360 ahead of this year's expected launch of the next-generation Xbox, this is your chance to get a special price on two different bundled packages. The game bundles will be delivered at no additional cost. Read The Full Story

Microsoft confirms LIVE accounts hacked, pulls Xbox Entertainment Award app

, Mar 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft has issued a statement confirming that some of its "high-profile" Xbox LIVE accounts that are said to belong to both former and current employees have been hacked, reports the folks over at ars technica, which was cyberattacked yesterday by the same hacking group. Known as Team Hype, the hackers are suspected to have caused a host of grief, including having possibly caused a police raid on Brian Krebs, a security reporter. Read The Full Story

Intertrust sues Apple for patent infringement

, Mar 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

It looks like this time around, Apple is the one getting lawsuits filed against them. A company called Intertrust, owned by big names,Sony and Philips, has claimed that Apple has infringed on its security and content protection patents. Apple is accused of violating 12 patents centered around security, as well as software that prevents piracy of media files like music, movies, apps and more. Read The Full Story

Banning Used Games Is A Deal-Breaker

, Mar 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

Let me say this loud and clear: any game console that tries to block used games will fail. And I, along with other gamers, will be happy to see it.

Over the last year or so, we’ve been hearing rumors that Microsoft’s next console, currently codenamed Durango, could ban used games. Microsoft, of course, hasn’t said anything on the matter, deciding instead to keep its plans close to the vest until it finally has the chance to unveil the device to the world. But the steady drumbeat of claims that the console won’t support used games is concerning.

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Microsoft bringing back Windows Phone Challenge with new TV ads

, Mar 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

Remember the marketing campaign called the "Windows Phone Challenge" (also known as "Smoked by Windows Phone") that put Windows Phone devices up against other smartphones in a series of challenges that ultimately gave Windows Phone the advantage? Yeah, Microsoft is bringing it all back with some new television ads that will air this month during NCAA March Madness. Read The Full Story

New Kinect for Windows SDK now available

, Mar 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

When Microsoft launched the Kinect for the Xbox 360 the device proved to be very popular. Not only did it allow users to control video games with their body, but it also turned out to be a device that was infinitely hackable allowing users to take advantage of its sensors for various tasks. Early on some hackers made the Kinect do all sorts of things, including connecting it to a Windows computer for gesture control. Read The Full Story

Xbox 720 demands installed games and always-on activation leak suggests

, Mar 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft may force gamers of its next-gen Xbox “720″ to install all games to the internal drive rather than run them from disc, with the new console – codenamed “Durango” – also insisting on a permanent online connection. New documentation purportedly from the Durango XDK (Xbox Development Kit) and shared by Vgleaks suggests Microsoft is changing the way the next Xbox will load and handle optical media; although the console will have a Blu-ray drive, the help files confirm, it will only be used for installation.

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Microsoft offers Windows developers $100 for their apps

, Mar 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft is offering new incentives to get more developers to create apps for its struggling Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 platforms. Microsoft says that for every app that you develop (and that gets approved), you will get $100. You can make up to 10 apps for Windows 8, and 10 apps for Windows Phone 8 for a grand total of $2000. You won't be paid with direct deposit, or by paper check, but instead with a virtual Visa card. Read The Full Story

Microsoft bribery case tipped with full federal probe

, Mar 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

Today it appears that anonymous sources have come forth with information about a possible illegal bribery case being investigated by a federal probe. This information comes from a source close to the information speaking with the Wall Street Journal and suggests that this very preliminary case and that the government has not yet accused Microsoft or any of those possibly involved in the case of wrongdoing.

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