HEXUS.net - Microsoft

Lips leaked : Xbox 360's answer to PS3's Singstar

16 June 2008, 14:34

The headline may suggest that this is news of a plastic surgery horror story, but it's actually about the big 'M' creating its own Karaoke game.

0

Forza 3 confirmed with 100 tracks and 400 cars...really?

16 June 2008, 12:28

Forza 3 on its way this side of Christmas, featuring 400 cars and 100 tracks? Is someone pulling our plonker?

15

Mii-style avatars to replace Xbox 360 gamer pics...for a price?

16 June 2008, 10:22

A new social gaming channel and Mii-style avatars are rumoured for this year on Xbox 360. But at what price?

5

Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 RC now available

12 June 2008, 11:09

The release candidate of Microsoft's Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 is now available for public download.

1

Windows UX Taskforce highlights Vista's problems

11 June 2008, 15:12

Microsoft enthusiast, Long Zheng, has created a Windows UX Taskforce to help identify the quirks in Windows Vista - but will the Redmond giant be listening?

2

EU commissioner gunning for MS Office

10 June 2008, 13:22

Competition commissioner escalates her apparent crusade against Microsoft by backing open standards.

3

Russian dev reveals first Xbox 360 and PS3 titles

10 June 2008, 10:04

Russian developer 1C Company confirms Captain Blood and IL-2 Sturmovik for consoles.

0

Microsoft CEO writes off print

7 June 2008, 17:22

In a candid interview, Ballmer spoke of Yahoo, Icahn, Google and how he thinks print is dead.

0

Microsoft focuses on mobility at Computex

4 June 2008, 16:34

Understated presence from Microsoft focuses on Windows Mobile 6.1.

computex 08 0

Microsoft announces mega-deal with HP

3 June 2008, 16:06

HP to ship Live.com as default search engine from next January as Microsoft appeals to nettops.

0

Space-based Xbox live arcade games this Wednesday

3 June 2008, 11:30

This Wednesday sees the launch of two new games on the Xbox live arcade, including the retro arcade space shooter, "Aces of the Galaxy".

0

Get your mug into Fable 2

2 June 2008, 08:51

You could be part of Albion, in LionHead's upcoming fantasy role-playing game.

0

Windows 7 mock-ups begin to mislead consumers

28 May 2008, 15:47

Now that Microsoft has (slightly) lifted the lid on Windows 7, you'll find related news popping up left, right and centre. Don't, however, be fooled by the fake mock-ups currently ...

10

Microsoft to focus on new interaction with Windows 7

28 May 2008, 10:04

Details on Microsoft's forthcoming operating system are beginning to trickle through, beginning with multi-touch support.

7

Microsoft demos latest touch-screen technology

28 May 2008, 09:51

Bill and Steve talk about Windows 7 and the new user interface that we can expect to see it use.

0

Windows 7 will run on Vista's recommended hardware

27 May 2008, 14:42

Microsoft has remained tight-lipped when it comes to Windows 7, but we now learn that your Vista-capable hardware will be sufficient for Microsoft's next major release.

34

Microsoft expects at least 50 percent growth for Windows Mobile

27 May 2008, 14:28

Exec thinks demand for Windows Mobile will grow on the back of anticipated smartphone boom.

0

Microsoft clears up Xbox live arcade confusion

27 May 2008, 10:22

Will we still be able to play de-listed Xbox live arcade games? Microsoft has the answer...

2

Exclude applications from UAC prompts with Elevator

27 May 2008, 10:20

Elevator, a freeware Windows application, allows specified applications to bypass UAC.

6

Microsoft to outflank Google

26 May 2008, 15:59

Cancellation of MS Search Book signals decision to abandon one other direct confrontation with Google.

0

Microsoft prepares Windows Home Server Power Pack 1

23 May 2008, 13:22

Windows Home Server's Power Pack 1 is scheduled for a beta release in early June and Microsoft encourages you to sign up now.

1

Xbox Live Arcade shake-up: quality rather than quantity, says MS

23 May 2008, 11:20

There's some changes coming our way and, Microsoft say, they will improve our Xbox live experience.

9

Hectic week for Microsoft

23 May 2008, 08:27

ODF and Microhoo sagas continue, deal with government in the balance, controversial new patent and more – it’s been one thing after another.

0

Dick Gaywood banned from Xbox live

22 May 2008, 11:44

Microsoft ban gamertags that have the word 'gay' in them.

8

Xbox 360 community games could land this summer

21 May 2008, 10:18

The beta test for the new Community Games initiative has launched.

2

Ballmer gets egged by Hungarian student

20 May 2008, 10:18

During a speech at a Budapest university, Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer was pelted with eggs by a critic.

4

Facebook founder states desire for independence amid Microsoft takeover rumours

19 May 2008, 13:12

Mark Zuckerberg declines to answer question about possible sale but stresses historical independence of Facebook.

0

Gates gifts mother-of-pearl Xbox 360 to South Korean President

19 May 2008, 11:12

100 VIPs will be receiving an Xbox 360 inlaid with traditional Korean mother-of-pearl.

3

Microsoft and One Laptop per Child Partner to Deliver Affordable Computing to Students Worldwide

16 May 2008, 12:30

Microsoft Windows now available on the XO laptop; trials to begin in key emerging markets as early as next month.

Windows XP now available on the XO laptop

16 May 2008, 12:30

Microsoft's ambition to have every low-cost laptop running its XP operating system takes another step forward.

4

Microsoft explains a misunderstood Vista

16 May 2008, 10:11

Microsoft is standing by its flagship operating system and has offered a nine-page document outlining "Five Misunderstood Features in Windows Vista".

15

Interview: Microsoft’s John Curran

16 May 2008, 10:01

HEXUS.channel talks to the director of Windows Client Group at Microsoft UK about XP SP3.

0

Microsoft’s TouchWall shown to CEOs

15 May 2008, 11:31

Bill Gates introduced Microsoft’s new TouchWall technology yesterday at MS’s annual CEO summit.

1

Complete Microsoft coverage from HEXUS

The news that matters to you, delivered direct to your inbox