Windows 8 will be getting a completely-redesigned version of Internet Explorer when the new operating system releases on October 26, and Microsoft has mentioned in the past that it plans to bring the same version to Windows 7 at some point. The company announced today that Internet Explorer 10 will be hitting Windows 7 in mid-November.
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Internet Explorer 10 coming to Windows 7 mid-November
Surface team spills details: Xbox 360 controllers yes; USB-ethernet no
Microsoft’s Surface team has been busy wrapping the Windows RT tablet up for pre-orders opening this week, but it also found time to answer some user questions in a Reddit Ask Me Anything thread. In the sprawling conversation, team lead Panos Panay and his team confirmed that Xbox 360 controllers would work with the new slate – though that they hadn’t tried Kinect for Windows yet – as well as discussing just what “all day battery life” really means.
Samsung Windows 8 pre-orders start with wave of new-age PCs and tablets
Earlier this morning, Samsung announced a slew of Windows 8 PCs and tablets, including the Series 5 Ultra Touch Ultrabook, a line of ATIV Smart PCs, and few Series Premium Ultrabooks. All of these devices will be released on October 26th -- the day that Windows 8 is officially launching. And now, they're available for pre-order.
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The Tao of Surface: Inside Microsoft’s First Tablet
Surface is a huge deal for Microsoft, and it’s no over-exaggeration to say that the fate of next-gen Windows rests in no small part on the shoulders of the new own-brand tablet. Up for preorder from today, priced from an iPad-matching $499, the new tablet represents everything Microsoft believes is important about the tablet-focused version of Windows 8, even though it runs the risk of frustrating long-standing OEM partnerships by taking the delivery of that into its own hands. SlashGear caught up with Microsoft at Studio B, the company’s hardware hub in Redmond, Washington, for a tour of what are normally clandestine facilities, to find out the back story to Surface and why Microsoft’s team felt it was best positioned to deliver it.
AVADirect Windows 8 PCs now available for pre-order
AVADirect, one of the largest custom PC manufacturers, is now taking pre-orders for custom-built Windows 8 PCs. AVADirect currently only offers Windows 7 and Linux options with their pre-built machines, but like other computer manufacturers, AVADirect will be offering Windows 8 starting on October 26.
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Microsoft details Surface: When, where and how much
Microsoft has officially priced its Surface tablet, after details on the Windows RT slate appeared earlier today. Surface will go on sale from 9am Pacific this morning (12am ET) through Microsoft's own webstore, priced at $499 for the 32GB model on its own, or $599 for the 32GB Surface paired with a black Touch Cover. Both will ship in time for the in-store release date of October 26.
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Microsoft Surface preorders open: $499 for 32GB, $599 inc Touch Cover
Microsoft’s Surface tablet has shown up for preorder in the US, with the Windows RT slate priced from $499 and set to go on sale on October 26. The listing at Microsoft’s official store gives three Surface RT options, starting with the 32GB model with no cover for the same price as a 16GB new iPad, then rising to $599 for the 32GB version with a black Touch Cover.
Windows 8 getting underwhelming response from vendors
We're just under two weeks away from the official launch of Windows 8, and Microsoft is doing its best to spread the word on its new and upcoming operating system. However, it looks like Windows 8 isn't getting much praise from supply chain manufacturers over in Asia, and expectations have ended up plummeting.
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Windows 8 copies on sale at Walmart
Windows 8 doesn't officially launch until October 26, and while you can download the release preview now, you'll have to wait until next week in order to grab the full, complete version. Or will you? It turns out one person spotted copies of Windows 8 on sale at a local Walmart that turned out to be on sale and ready for purchase.
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Microsoft unveils new Windows 8 ad
Microsoft is going balls to the wall with marketing and advertising for their upcoming Windows 8 operating system, and it's estimated they'll spend between $1.5 billion and $1.8 billion on marketing alone. Yesterday, Microsoft launched a new ad for Windows 8 that teases the user interface and simply refers us to wait until "10.26.12".
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Xbox Music flaws surface: Old Windows abandoned plus listening limits
Microsoft's new Xbox Music streaming service will leave many existing device owners - including Windows Phone 7 early-adopters - out in the cold, the company has conceded. The new cloud-based music service, which launches tomorrow for Xbox 360 but will eventually run on Windows Phone 8 handsets and Windows 8/RT PCs and tablets, cuts all ties with the existing version of Microsoft's smartphone and PC platforms. Meanwhile, the threat of listening limits lurks in the small-print.
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Netflix Windows 8 app download up now with touchy panels
The folks responsible for designing the user interface for Netflix must have had smiles on their faces when they realized that they'd be able to create a Windows 8 flavoring for their archives. The new release of Netflix made specifically for Windows 8 is up for download right this minute, and incase you did not guess, yes, it is made specifically for the touchscreen. Of course you're not going to have to use a touchscreen to make it work, but you're definitely going to enjoy the process more if you do.
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