Microsoft’s Xbox 720 Will Launch In 2013

It is now sure that Microsoft will not release its next-generation Xbox, called Xbox 720, in this year. When Microsoft had released some software updates at E3, then the company had wanted to introduce its new dashboard update in this October. But a job posting report indicates that next Xbox will be launched within the next 18 months. This job ad shows the detail plans of Microsoft’s new version products over the next 18 months where Xbox is included.

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Microsoft Replaces ‘Metro’ Branding With ‘Windows 8’ Branding

We reported earlier that Microsoft was apparently having problems with use of term ‘Metro’ to describe the modern interface of its upcoming OS, Windows 8. Indeed the software giant made heavy use of the term when marketing Windows 8. However, apparently this caused problems with a Microsoft partner, Metro Group, due to the copyright issues involved.

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Microsoft’s BUILD 2012: House Full Within The First Hour

The tickets of the Microsoft’s BUILD 2012 developer conference has been sold out within the first hour. The developer-focused event is scheduled to reveal details about the future versions of Windows 8, Windows Azure, Windows Phone 8, Office 365, Bing, Visual Studio 2012 and Internet Explorer.

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NYPD Collaborates With Microsoft To Create Crime Monitoring System

New York Police Department (NYPD) has collaborated with the software giant, Microsoft, in creating a new software which is being called ‘Domain Awareness System.’ The software is essentially meant to let NYPD officers analyse vast amounts of data, dig into all information related to a lead and eventually, to pre-empt crimes and prevent them.

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Microsoft Starts Recruiting Staff For Next-Generation Surface Devices

Microsoft’s Surface tablets have hit the shelves yet which means its hard to predict how successful they will be. They definitely pack great hardware which, when coupled with Windows 8, makes them wonderful tablets. But the success of these tablets will heavily hinge on the price Microsoft announces for them.

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Microsoft Plans To Launch ‘Xbox Windows’ Games On Windows 8 PCs, Tablets

Microsoft has plans of reinvigorating all the aspects of its development with the new and upcoming operating system (OS), Windows 8. It is ramping up the looks and functionality of its new OS and has now announced that it will soon be launching ‘Xbox Windows’ branded games on Windows 8 desktops and tablets.

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Acer Urges Microsoft To Rethink Its Surface Tablet

When Microsoft launched its Surface tablet, it was a surprising move for a lot of us. The chief source of surprise was the fact that from being a software vendor for such a long time, Microsoft was entering into the hardware realm directly (in terms of standalone computers). And it was doing so by jeopardizing its long partnerships with a lot of hardware vendors.

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Microsoft Brings LifeCam Cinema 720p HD Webcam

Microsoft has released a 720p HD Webcam, LifeCam Cinema, designed for Windows Live and Windows 7. This full-featured webcam comes with ClearFrame image-processing technology, 720p HD quality and crystal-clear audio support. Check the features below.

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