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New Xbox 720 tipped for November with LIVE Gold subsidy option

, Apr 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox – codenamed Durango but unofficially known as the “Xbox 720” – will hit shelves in early November but not be accompanied by a cheaper entertainment-only model, new leaks claim today. One previous plan to launch two next-gen Xbox variants, one of which (codenamed “Yuma”) would be more akin to a set-top box and deliver Kinect-controlled streaming content but not full gameplay, has been ditched, well-connected Paul Thurrott claims, though Microsoft is supposedly planning two pricing models that would in effect subsidize the Xbox 720.

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Windows tablet demand surged post-Win8 says research firm

, Apr 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft continues to stay silent on exactly how many Surface tablet it ha s sold around the world. The first of its Surface tablets, the Surface RT, launched in October of 2012. Analytics firm Strategy Analytics has published a new report looking at the tablet market for the first quarter of 2013. Read The Full Story

Microsoft to show off handful of Xbox 720 games at E3

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

We already know that Microsoft will be revealing the Xbox 720 on May 21, which is less than a month away. However, the Redmond-based company will continue to showcase the new console that next month during E3 2013, where Microsoft will show off a handful of new games for the next-generation console at the annual expo. Read The Full Story

Xbox 720 event invite suggests first device reveal

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

Today invitations have been issued to an event for the press that will reveal what Microsoft is suggesting will be “a new generation revealed” for the Xbox. This invitation notes that Don Mattrick will be present with the whole Xbox team and that a “special unveiling” will be taking place. This timeline and recent reports combined suggest this event will be the home of the official unveiling of the rumored Xbox 720.

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ZTE gets Microsoft patent license for Android and Chrome OS devices

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Last week, Microsoft announced that it had entered a patent licensing agreement with Foxconn parent Hon Hai, covering devices that run Android and Chrome OS. Today, it has made the same announcement, this time concerning ZTE. Says Microsoft, the agreement grants the Chinese smartphone maker license to its "worldwide patent portfolio." Read The Full Story

Analysts question Microsoft Office 365 adoption rate

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft has recently announced that its Office 365 software is starting to be adapted at a higher rate. When it was reporting its 3rd quarter financial results, it stated that Office 365 net seat additions increased 5 times compared to the same quarter last year, and that 25% of its enterprise customers have switched over to the product. Analysts, however, have several questions regarding Microsoft's data. Read The Full Story

Audible offering Windows users free audiobook

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

In an effort to wean more people onto the Windows platform, Microsoft has partnered up with popular audiobook service Audible to offer Windows users a free audiobook. The offer only applies to users running either Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8, and it seems you'll only have your pick from three pre-selected audiobooks being offered. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Surface tablet availability expands amid reports of demand

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft will soon be expanding the availability of its Surface RT and Surface Pro tablets. It stated that due to the high demand for its products in other countries, it has decided to bring its tablets to several more markets. The Surface RT will be expanded to 4 new markets, while the Surface Pro will be expanded to a whopping 24 new markets. The expansion will be completed by the end of June. Read The Full Story

Tumblr shows faith in Windows Phone 8 with dedicated app

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Tumblr has finally released a dedicated app for Windows Phone 8, being the last of the major mobile platforms to get a Tumblr app. This will give Tumblr users the opportunity to experience the social blogging platform on Microsoft's mobile operating system, complete with live tiles as well as most of the features that other mobile Tumblr users have been enjoying. Read The Full Story

Verizon’s Lumia lifeboat could buoy Nokia

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

The mobile device and data carrier Verizon is often considered the one to beat in the United States, making this week's report of a possible exclusive release with Nokia a ray of positive light for the smartphone manufacturer. Sources have mentioned the possibility of a device coming to Verizon in the very near future by the name Nokia Lumia 928, one we've heard rumors of before. This device would take the successes of the Nokia Lumia 920 and bring a Verizon-tuned setup to the market with 4G LTE, aiming for a win with Windows Phone 8 while the majority of the devices carried by this top US mobile provider run iOS or Android. Read The Full Story

Pizza Hut Xbox 360 app lets you order food without leaving the console

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

When you are on a weekend gaming binge there are times when you're hungry, but you don't want to drop out of the game to go and order your pizza. Not to mention the fact that pizza delivery people can be incredibly irritating to talk to because they always want to put you on hold and you have to listen to a long list of specials before you can order whatever it is you really want. Pizza Hut has a very interesting idea to make ordering your favorite pie a snap, right from your Xbox. Read The Full Story

Microsoft shows users how to manage their online privacy

, Apr 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft is launching a new consumer awareness campaign in hopes of informing more users on how to better improve their online privacy. The online awareness campaign involves a series of methods that will inform users about their online privacy, and what technologies and tools they can use to control the type of information that they make available to the internet. Microsoft says that while it may not have all the answers, it wants to do its part in helping its users. Read The Full Story
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