Microsoft launch Office 2013

It is back, Microsoft’s next version of their Office suite. In the new release we see links with cloud systems and social media, two things which are getting bigger.

Windows 8 figures are decreasing

• Poor figures.
• 70% of Avast users aren’t going to be upgrading to Windows 8.
• Google and Apple are ahead.

Windows 8 was released last month and currently it is not as popular as Microsoft originally imagined.

Sinofsky fights back against the press

Steven Sinofsky left Microsoft a few days ago sparking a few rumours. On a blog Sinofsky, himself said that he didn’t in whatever form try to take over the Windows Phone division in his last few months.

Microsoft finally reveal the pricing for their new Surface tablet

• Prices start at £399.
• £99.99 for an accessory.
• Available for pre-order now.

Microsoft have today revealed their pricing for the Surface tablet starting off at £399.

Spotify and iTunes watch out, Xbox Music launches tomorrow

• The new music streaming service from Microsoft launches tomorrow.
• Being the default music player on all Windows 8 products.
• Combining the best parts of Spotify and iTunes
• Prices below.

Microsoft have confirmed the addition of a new music service called Xbox Music launching on Xbox first. Once, Windows 8 is released on October 26th Xbox Music will spread its wings and become the new default music player being used in all Windows 8 products.

Microsoft Surface: the latest

• Out on 26th October.
• Its a Windows 8 10.6-inch tablet.

The Microsoft Surface tablet is getting closer and closer to launch. According to a new report, the tablet will launch at the end of this month.

Microsoft Surface Tablet gets itself a price-tag

A Swedish online retailer has revealed that the price of Microsoft’s tablet crossover will cost £650 minimum. Now this is just a rumour at the moment – I for one definitely hope the price will drop and if Microsoft want to compete against Apple and Google the price better get knocked down!

Nike+ Microsoft Kinect Training coming to Xbox 360

I’m out of the office today but here’s your Tech fix for today though.

The Nike fitness juggernaut continues to pace along, with the launch of a new Nike+ Kinect Training tool. It will bring the same Nike+ ‘personalised training’ already enjoyed by Nike+ users, into the home for use with the Microsoft Kinect motion-sensing camera for the Xbox 360 console. Nike+ Kinect is coming on 2nd November.

Windows 8 is landing in the UK on the 26th October

Microsoft have officially confirmed the release date for their shiny, new touchscreen OS. The company will release Windows 8 on the 26th October, the next operating system from Microsoft.

Microsoft Windows 8 will launch in October

Time for today’s post from elsewhere handpicked by me.

Microsoft has announced that Windows 8 will finally be available this October via Windows 8 PCs and boxed copied of the software. Existing Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 from their PC for a lower price. Boxed copies of the operating system will also be available for a slightly higher price.

Upgrade to Windows 8 for only £25

Microsoft in a blog post have confirmed the pricing for their next OS which is set to be released in this Autumn and its good news. The upgrade will only cost £25 for a limited period though for current Windows users who use either Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Keep reading for more info.

Featured: Windows Phone 8: the next generation of Windows Phone unveiled

Microsoft has unveiled the next big update to its Windows Phone operating system, with a teasing glimpse of Windows Phone 8. Microsoft says the new update will offer even more features to Windows Phone users such as customised Live Tiles, NFC, better games, microSD memory card support, and more to take on main rival operating systems Android and Apple’s iOS. 


Microsoft boasts of 32 different Windows 8 tablets to take on iPad

The Apple iPad continues to be the leading tablet computer. To combat this Microsoft is reportedly working with its hardware partners to launch not one, but a total of 32 different Windows 8 tablets this year, with some costing less than £200.

Windows Phone 8’s exciting future has LEAKED onto the web

A promotional video featuring Windows Phone product manager, Joe Belifore has made its way onto the Internet. The new OS certainly plans to take on competitors such as Apple and Android through many new features include multi-core processors and larger sized resolutions. 

Microsoft look to release Windows Phone Apollo late 2012

 

Soon as Tango sets off Microsoft will launch Apollo which is the latest update to Windows Phone.

Go and grab 50% off Xbox 360 games now

Microsoft have contributed to your New Year warm-up by giving you 50% of particular Xbox 360 games until 2nd January 2012 only.

Microsoft Windows 8 public beta confirmed for February 2012

Want to get your hands on Microsoft’s next operating system. You’ll be able to sooner than you think. Microsoft has conformed that a public beta release of Windows 8 will arrive in February 2012.

Xbox 360 smashes console sales records

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This time of year is the season to be jolly, they say, and that’s especially true for the gaming industry, with sales of both consoles and games always going through the roof in the run-up to Christmas.

Microsoft Office on its way to the Apple iPad

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Microsoft’s tablet ambitions might only be realised once Windows 8 finally touches down in the second half of next year, but it looks like its Microsoft Office suite might be getting some tablet action considerably sooner.

Xbox 360 New Xbox Experience dashboard revamp exposed in video leak

Xbox 360 New Xbox Experience dashbaord revamp exposed in video leak 
 Next month, Xbox 360 owners will be waking up to a new look dashboard, in a slick update releasing on November 15. But those who cannot wait till then, someone has posted what looks like a leaked video of the new-look homescreen in action. Is it what you expected? Read on to find out.