Microsoft’s Windows chief, Steven Sinofsky, took to the stage at All Things Digital’s D9 conference on Wednesday. Sinofsky unveiled a taste of Windows 8 to the world, devices running Windows 8′s new user interface. Microsoft … read more
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Microsoft preparing tight controls on Windows 8 tablet hardware
31st May 11 10:52 am with 24 CommentsMicrosoft is preparing tighter controls on hardware for its Windows 8 tablet experience, according to reports. Acer Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J.T. Wang described the controls as “troublesome” during a speech at the Computex … read more
ARM sees next-generation Windows inside TVs and cars
30th May 11 3:52 pm with 22 CommentsARM believes Microsoft’s adoption of its chips will see Windows expand into cars and TVs. Microsoft revealed its plans for Windows ARM support in January. Windows chief, Steven Sinofsky, took to the stage at the … read more
Developer makes Windows 7 a lot more touch friendly
29th May 11 2:43 pm with 16 CommentsOne developer has changed the face of Windows 7 to improve its touch based user interface. Justin Campana, who is interested in tablet computing, decided to take Windows 7 and improve it. “Tablets have been … read more
Ballmer bashes Google tablets, teases “unique” Windows approach coming soon
27th May 11 6:00 pm with 63 CommentsMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer has claimed that Google’s approach to tablets has failed so far. Speaking at Microsoft’s new research-and-development building in Beijing, China on Thursday, Ballmer made his comments to hundreds of Microsoft employees. … read more
Bloomberg confirms next week’s Windows 8 tablet demo
26th May 11 9:44 pm with 23 CommentsMicrosoft is due to showcase its Windows 8 tablet UI next week, according to reports. The respected Bloomberg news agency confirmed on Thursday that Microsoft’s Steven Sinofsky will demonstrate the company’s “immersive” touch screen UI running … read more
Ballmer promises Windows 8 PCs, slates and tablets in 2012
24th May 11 9:52 am with 7 CommentsMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer has promised a Windows 8 release next year. Ballmer, speaking at Microsoft’s Developer Forum in Japan on Monday, promised a Windows 8 release across PCs, tablets and slates next year. “As … read more
Microsoft’s Steven Sinofsky to demo Windows 8 at D9 conference
23rd May 11 7:02 pm with 22 CommentsMicrosoft’s Windows chief, Steven Sinofsky, is due to appear at the upcoming D9 conference. The software giant confirmed Sinofsky’s appearance on Monday. Sinofsky will appear at All Things Digital D9 conference. A source, familiar with … read more
Microsoft responds to Intel’s Windows 8 claims
19th May 11 6:22 am with 11 CommentsMicrosoft has issued an official response to Intel’s recent Windows 8 claims. Earlier this week, Intel senior vice president Renee James detailed a number of changes that Microsoft is making inside Windows 8. Intel claims … read more
Windows 8: New Immersive browser Tablet tile UI screenshot emerges
25th Apr 11 6:59 pm with 30 CommentsMicrosoft’s Immersive browser user interface has gone on display again this week, following leaks earlier this month. Rafael Rivera originally unveiled Microsoft’s Immersive browser user interface earlier this month. The UI will be driven by Microsoft’s … read more