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Xbox 360 to gain Wii graduates when they mature?

22 April 2008, 10:22

The news that Nintendo sold more than 720,000 Wii systems across the US in March hasn't phased Microsoft at all, who believe that high sales of the console will only ...

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XP SP3 released to manufacturing

22 April 2008, 07:42

The third service pack for Windows XP has been made available to OEMs and enterprise customers.

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Microsoft patent hints at wearable computer pointing device

18 April 2008, 10:39

Somewhere, sometime, someone, will present the true successor to the age-old input device, the mouse. Is this Microsoft's vision of a mouse-free world?

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Windows Vista update 'kills' USB devices

17 April 2008, 09:06

Microsoft has admitted it is investigating reports that a recent Windows Vista security update causes havoc with some USB devices, but the software giant is yet to provide a fix ...

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Microsoft Completes Acquisition of Danger, Incorporates Company Into Premium Mobile Experiences Group

16 April 2008, 17:05

New business group strengthens company focus on innovative mobile consumer experiences.

“Halo 3” Multiplayer Action Rages On With Downloadable Legendary Map Pack

16 April 2008, 10:15

The award-winning multiplayer experience evolves with three new maps and expanded Forge options now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace

Steven Smith tries to change name to Microsoft Zune, again

15 April 2008, 10:47

He's at it again, Steven Smith, a.k.a. Zune Guy, has contacted Microsoft to ask permission to legally change his name to Microsoft Zune.

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Microsoft initiative on consumer privacy

14 April 2008, 16:42

Microsoft submits proposal for self-regulation of online advertising to Federal Trade Commission.

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Live Mesh - Microsoft's next killer app?

14 April 2008, 09:39

Killer app is a term thrown around a little too easily these days, but with Microsoft's Live Mesh promising the future of cloud computing, could this really be one?

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Microsoft talks virtualisation and SaaS

13 April 2008, 13:48

Senior channel exec explores software money making opportunities for the channel.

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Microsoft discloses 14,000 pages of coding secrets

10 April 2008, 13:21

Underlying protocols for Office 2007 exposed

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Microsoft: sell fashion, counter commoditisation

10 April 2008, 11:16

At IT Channel Vision Europe, Microsoft's Dana Manciagli tells the channel that fashion sells.

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Microsoft at work on Wii-mote clone for Xbox 360?

8 April 2008, 09:31

MTV news claim that it has been told by an 'anonymous development source' that Microsoft is developing a controller for Xbox 360 that will be similar to the Wii-mote. Furthermore, ...

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Windows XP - the OS that refuses to pass quietly into the night

4 April 2008, 12:44

Microsoft's Windows XP may already be over six years old, yet, thanks to low-cost systems such as ASUS' Eee PC, Microsoft plans to continue offering its ageing OS through to ...

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Microsoft conference highlights cyber-crime

3 April 2008, 14:52

Shadow Home Secretary tells conference that internet attacks pose the most deadly national security issue.

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Added oomph for Windows Mobile phones

2 April 2008, 17:50

Microsoft announces updated Internet Explorer Mobile and Windows Mobile 6.1 at CTIA Wireless 2008.

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Microsoft Surface to debut in AT&T stores

2 April 2008, 16:16

AT& T and Microsoft announce customer-interactive application of MS Surface computer in AT&T outlets.

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Microsoft's Surface finally surfacing on April 17th

2 April 2008, 16:01

Microsoft's coveted Surface device will be making its public debut at AT&T stores in the US on April 17th, consumer availability feels that little bit closer now.

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AT&T First to Introduce Microsoft Surface in Retail Stores to Enhance Mobile Shopping Experience

2 April 2008, 15:40

First commercial Microsoft Surface launch to begin April 17 in select AT&T stores with expanded deployment planned throughout 2008.

Microsoft officially launches Windows Mobile 6.1

1 April 2008, 18:40

At CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas today, Microsoft finally announced Windows Mobile 6.1, an incremental update for its Windows Mobile software.

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Microsoft Unveils Smartphone Advancements to Improve Ability to Work and Play With One Phone

1 April 2008, 18:15

Company demonstrates new version of Internet Explorer Mobile with desktop-grade Web browsing, introduces updated Windows Mobile operating system.

Exclusive TV shows for Xbox 360's live service

31 March 2008, 11:42

The English-born, Hollywood producer, Peter Safran, whose work includes Scary Movie and the American TV series HEIST, has hooked up with Microsoft in a deal that will see original TV ...

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Vista Capable lawsuit heats up

29 March 2008, 17:08

Contested US District Court ruling enables class action suit with focus on how MS diluted the ‘Vista Capable’ spec.

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Microsoft accounting suite enters retail

28 March 2008, 11:02

Still available for download directly from Microsoft however.

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Xbox Live Gamerscore haxors get hax'd by Microsoft

26 March 2008, 13:00

Those naughty rascals who've been cheating the system to boost their Gamerscore have been named and shamed by Microsoft.

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Halo 3 evolves with the Legendary map pack

20 March 2008, 08:56

Microsoft and Bungie has confirmed that on April 15 a new batch of Halo 3 will be available for download via the Xbox live marketplace.

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Vista SP1 released - the Wow starts again?

19 March 2008, 10:04

It hasn't been an easy ride to deployment for Vista's first service pack, but Microsoft's long-awaited update is now available to all via its Windows Update service and boasts over ...

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Xbox 360 price cut spurs sales boost

19 March 2008, 08:53

It should come as no surprise to you that since Microsoft cut the price of the Xbox 360 on March 10, sales of the console have spiralled in the UK.

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New Forza 2 cars hit the starting grid

18 March 2008, 08:56

This Wednesday, 19th March, sees the launch of a new Forza Motorsport 2 car pack, which will add 13 new customisable rides to the extensive line-up.

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Design your own Xbox 360 themes and win prizes

18 March 2008, 08:56

Disruptive Media Publishers, the company behind gamer pictures and themes for Xbox 360, is issuing a challenge to users to create their own themes. Winners will see their theme being ...

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Microsoft to strengthen virtualisation offering with Kidaro acquisition

13 March 2008, 09:17

Kidaro is an enterprise desktop virtualisation provider, will be included in desktop management suite.

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Xbox live Wednesday tests your brain

12 March 2008, 10:07

Uh-oh! Brain Games work perfectly on the Nintendo DS, but can they really translate to console successfully? We’re about to find out today,with the release of Gameloft’s Brain Challenge on ...

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