Microsoft Announces Metro-Styled IE In Windows 8

The timing couldn’t have been better. While Mozilla folks work hard to introduce a version of Firefox that will work on both Metro and classic modes of Windows 8, and Google has announced that it will work on a similar version of Chrome, Microsoft has made a timely announcement. According to Microsoft, the Internet Explorer in Windows 8 will come in two versions. One would be the metro-styled program, just like a smartphone app, while the other will be your standard desktop browser.

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Use Your Voice To Speak Foreign Languages With The Help Of Microsoft’s Translation Program

Imagine a scenario in which you have to speak in a language that you can’t speak. It has to be a speech that you have to deliver online, via skype. What do you do? Well, according to a translation program that Microsoft is working on, all you will need is to practice for an hour with the program and your ‘voice’ will be able to speak in multiple languages.

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Microsoft Is Working On TouchScreens With 1ms Lag

Toushcreens are increasingly being used in many devices, including smartphones and tablets. Recently, Intel unveiled it’s concept of using touchscreens in ultrabooks. This makes them a very important feature for the tech users today. It has now been revealed that Microsoft is working on touchscreens which will have a lag of just 1ms.

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Microsoft Shows Off Kinect-Based Projects At TechFest Research Fair

Microsoft Kinect sensor is considered one of the best and most affordable motion-sensing equipment right now. It is being used not only by gamers but also by researchers in the field of robotics. At Microsoft’s annual TechFest research fair, Microsoft researchers as well as third-party researchers are showcasing their Kinect-based projects.

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Skype Certified Webcams And Headsets From Microsoft

Though many webcams and headsets are available in the market but you do not know that which webcams and headsets will support your Skype. Microsoft has made new webcams and headsets for Skype and it will sure support Skype. The Skype certification will allow users to make HD calls, clear voice and many users of Skype have already satisfied after use it.

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Microsoft Gives The First Look At The Upcoming Halo 4

Halo franchise is a name that every avid gamer would definitely know of. It has stayed, for years, as one of the favorite and most popular game franchises around the world. Now the Master Chief returns as Microsoft gives the first look at the next instalment of Halo games, namely Halo 4. Halo 4 has been developed by 343 industries and is expected to arrive during the Christmas this year.

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Microsoft And Zain Group Partner To Launch Windows Phone Devices In MENA Region

The Mobile World Congress this year served not only to unveil some of the coolest smartphones, tablets and other devices and technologies, it was also kind of an occasion to socially mix for tech companies. It seems that Microsoft and Zain Group really got on well during the event, so much so that both entered into an agreement that Zain Group would launch Windows Phone devices in Middle East and North Africa regions.

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Nvidia And Microsoft Churn Out Tegra 3 Test Machines For Windows 8 Developers

While at one side, Windows 8 is gradually gaining traction, at the other, Microsoft is also working rapidly on it’s plans to have support for ARM-based systems in this new OS. Nvidia and Microsoft are actively collaborating to distribute systems running Tegra 3 chips to Windows 8 developers. These PCs are being distributed to software developers and also to device manufacturers.

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