1. Bing The most popular thing to do on the Internet is to use a search engine. Bing has actually come out of the gate to some strong market share, and with some innovative tie-ins such as offering search features on news sites. According to Nielsen, Bing continues to grow, taking 11.5 per cent of… Continue reading 5 Reasons Microsoft Doesn’t Suck
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4 Amazing Gadgets That Will Obliterate the iPad
If there is one thing that is clear, it is that the iPad has the hype. But it is also clear that it is not as great as we all imagined, and, even then, some think it isn’t particularly great at all. I have my reservations about the iPad too. However, instead of just listing… Continue reading 4 Amazing Gadgets That Will Obliterate the iPad
Microsoft Launches Own-Brand Smartphones April 12
Microsoft is about to introduce its very own attempt at smartphone, its own-branded phones, hitherto developed by the top secret Project Pink team. We’re learning that the phones are set to be introduced next week, though they won’t be called Pink. They are being described as robust QWERTY-enabled messaging devices with social networking features that… Continue reading Microsoft Launches Own-Brand Smartphones April 12
The War of Simplexity with Modern-Day Gadgetry
We are at war! At war with simplexity — this is where modern day devices are experiencing an identity crisis over their function and form. Gadgets these days are all over the spectrum as far as complexity and simplicity are concerned, and we can’t figure it out, the people that make them can’t figure it, and… Continue reading The War of Simplexity with Modern-Day Gadgetry
Microsoft Courts the Geek Set With Internet Explorer 9
If you are committed geek, using Internet Explorer is a bit like a fashionista wearing something from last year’s line: it simply isn’t done. But with the release of a preview version of the newest version of Internet Explorer, it looks like Microsoft is looking to shake off its venerable browser’s dusty image and start… Continue reading Microsoft Courts the Geek Set With Internet Explorer 9
Microsoft Wants to Get Emulated
Following Monday’s look at Windows Phone 7, Microsoft has released emulation software for those who want to explore the new interface of the OS. The emulator is available at the Microsoft Download center and includes emulation software alongside games and app development and Silverlight code. Interestingly the software lacks support for copy-&-paste and multitasking, which… Continue reading Microsoft Wants to Get Emulated
Microsoft releases three HD webcams
Today Microsoft will be releasing three new HD webcams for Notebooks. Yes, you read that correctly. Now you can skype in High Definition. Better wash your face, and put your make up on because we will now be able to see every blemish, every pimple and every bead of sweat in HD. This new technology… Continue reading Microsoft releases three HD webcams