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Windows 8 surpasses Windows Vista finally
Windows 8 has finally surpassed Windows Vista, but it could take years to surpass Windows XP and Windows 7.
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HP returning to smartphones: Will devices run Android, Windows Phone, or BlackBerry?
After a long hiatus, HP is ready for another shot at the smartphone market. After running WebOS and Palm into the ground, HP is looking to return to the smartphone arena, but it is not yet certain which operating system the company would support at this time.
Xbox Music web player is live and ready for Xbox Music Pass subscribers
Rumors turned out to be legitimate, as Xbox Music web player is now live. Recently, a rumor surfaced that a web version of the Microsoft Xbox Music app is scheduled to launch this week, and as it turns out, that rumor is solid.
Hands on with Windows 8.1 Preview: Time to uprade from Windows 7
Is it time to upgrade? Yes it is, because Windows 8.1 is what Windows 8 should have been. When Microsoft launched Windows 8 back in 2012, it was like Windows Vista all over again.
Top 5 Windows Phone 8 devices so far
There are not many Windows Phone 8 devices to choose from, but we still managed to come up with the best of the bunch.
Windows Phone 8 to get Flipboard and Mint app by end of year
Flipboard and Mint users who own a Windows Phone 8 device, your prayers have been answered. Recently we reported that Windows 8. 1 would get the official Facebook and Flipboard apps and now it seems Windows Phone 8 is getting in on the party of new apps.
Google planning its own Android-based video game console
A Google video game console could be the biggest threat to Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo. The console wars between Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo is getting more grittier as the days go by, but are these veterans prepared for an onslaught from Google and Android? If not, things will need to change as rumors are circling the Internet that Google is working on a video game console based on its Android operating system, and it could hit store shelves as early as 2013.
Terminator reboot coming June 2015: Will Arnold Schwarzenegger say "I'll be back"?
New Terminator movie has been scheduled for 2015. Arnold Schwarzenegger might or might not reprise his role.
Vine shares on Twitter falls after Instagram debuts video
Vine is slipping fast, while Instagram is rising quickly to take the no.1 spot in the short-video sharing service space.
Windows RT 8.1 brings support for NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor
Future Windows RT devices will be super fast and affordable, thanks to Windows RT 8.1. At the Microsoft Build developer conference 2013, the company announced many features for Windows 8.
BB10 fails to turn a profit as BlackBerry subscriber base falls
BlackBerry is not looking too good right now as subscribers jumped ship and the company incurred loss in the latest quarter.
Nokia should switch to Android: Analyst
Does Nokia need to switch to Android now before it is too late? Despite the steady growth of the Windows Phone 8 platform, everything is still not looking well for Nokia as the company is struggling to stay afloat.
Firefox 22 brings support for web video calls, 3D gaming, and Unreal Engine 3
Mozilla Firefox 22 is bringing advance 3D gaming to the web with Unreal Engine 3. Mozilla has announced the availability of Firefox 22, the latest update to the company's popular open source browser.
NVIDIA Shield release date delayed to July
Disappointments looming as NVIDIA has delayed Shield release date to July due to third party component problems.
Official Facebook and Flipboard app coming to Windows 8.1
Microsoft plans to grace Windows 8.1 with the official Facebook and Flipboards apps. The Windows 8 app store is booming with activity, but a few popular apps have been missing since the operating system went public back in 2012.
Microsoft and Telefónica team up to push Windows Phone 8 in UK, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and Chile
The fight against Android and iOS continues as Windows Phone 8 pushes forward. The fight against Android and iOS by network carriers have been slowly taking effect around the world.
Microsoft Build 2013: What to expect
Build 2013 and there's a lot Microsoft needs to address. Here are a few things you should expect.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is making company executives worry
Microsoft's executives are starting to worry as Steve Ballmer prepares for some big changes. As Microsoft Build conference nears, the company is slowing on the verge of making some important variations that could either break or allow Microsoft to compete more effectively in some of the markets the company is now struggling to stay afloat.
Gameloft sale of Xbox games on Windows Phone till June 25
Hurry and grab Gameloft titles like Splinter Cell Conviction, Assassin's Creed - Altaïr's Chronicles HD, Asphalt 5, The Amazing SpiderMan, and The Dark Knight Rises, for Windows Phone 8 before June 25.
Skype video messaging is out of beta, voice and video calling now available in the browser
Now you can make Skype video call and voice call in the browser, along with sending video messages. Skype is going through exciting changes right now, things that should get millions of users excited for the future.
WhatsApp now has over 250 million monthly users
WhatsApp is slowly become a billion dollar acquisition if growth continues. WhatsApp is getting bigger and bigger as the years go by, but who would have guessed that such a simple messenger app could have over 250 million monthly active users? That's what the Wall Street Journal is reporting, and this is the first time WhatsApp has revealed hard numbers for its smartphone application.
Bounce-back feature: Apple wins court battle against Samsung in Japan
Apple has secured another victory against Samsung in Japan, but the war is not over yet. The battle between Apple and Samsung does not seem to be easing up any time soon, as both companies are suing and countersuing each other into oblivion.
First Apple computer from 1976 could fetch for $500,000
A 1976 Apple computer going for a cool half a million. Are you surprised? One of the first ever Apple computers dating back to 1976, is going up for auction at Christie's auction block next week, and guess what? It could sell for as much as $500,000.
Nintendo 3DS gets new firmware update, adds one touch save
New Nintendo 3DS firmware makes for easier saving of data. Time for Nintendo 3DS users to rejoice, as a new firmware update is available for the device that brings one touch back up to the SD card.
HTC signs up Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. for $12 million marketing blitz
HTC hires Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. to boost sales of its smartphone and tablet devices. Will it work?
Facebook unveils video for Instagram
Welcome the new Istagram, now with video and more filters. Vine has become one of the most used social media services on the Internet, so it comes as no surprise to see Facebook wanting to cash in on Vine's success.
Microsoft attempted to acquire Nokia but backed out at the last minute: Report
We've heard talks of Huawei being interested in acquiring Nokia. However, that's a difficult decision for the company t make at this time, as Nokia is solely focused on Windows Phone. And now, we are hearing talks of Microsoft plans to fully take Nokia under its wings, but that hasn't panned out as talks between the two have failed to meet expectations.
