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#Infographic: Microsoft’s history

#Infographic: Microsoft’s history

They have a new CEO being chosen right now. This is an extremely important time for Microsoft because they're huge,...

#Infographic: 28% of PCs in Asia still run on Windows XP

#Infographic: 28% of PCs in Asia still run on Windows XP

There isn't much time left. In April of next year, Microsoft will end support for Windows XP, the best operating...

Are We on the Brink of a Digital Freedom Movement?

Are We on the Brink of a Digital Freedom Movement?

Concerns are growing about certain entities within the technological landscape. Many users worry about extensive data collection, tracking of their...

Forget ‘smart’. I’m waiting for ‘brilliant’.

Forget ‘smart’. I’m waiting for ‘brilliant’.

There's a reason that companies like Apple and Microsoft have been in slumps over the last year or so. There...

Microsoft cannot justify silly Nokia deal

Microsoft cannot justify silly Nokia deal

It was a silly move. Stratechery possibly said it best with an article titled, "The Deal That Makes No Sense"....

5 reasons why the smartwatch really will be the next big thing

5 reasons why the smartwatch really will be the next big thing

Every time a shift in gadget technology is in the works, tech bloggers hit their keyboards with every reason they...

PlayStation 4: Is 12G Truly Necessary?

PlayStation 4: Is 12G Truly Necessary?

Technological advances in gaming show no signs of stopping. With that said, I understand the need for such things as...

Can Zynga get a spark through Facebook?

Can Zynga get a spark through Facebook?

Up until now, Zynga has been a company that I have not paid much mind to. It’s not like it...

What do bizarre petitions say about gaming socially?

What do bizarre petitions say about gaming socially?

If this is a sign of what gaming is coming to, then I’m very concerned about the next generation of...

4 Microsoft innovations that people actually like

4 Microsoft innovations that people actually like

You probably don't love everything that Microsoft has put out. In fact, a lot of people look at Microsoft as...

Unlocking gaming regions through social media

Unlocking gaming regions through social media

It’s amazing what power in numbers can do, especially when it comes to the gaming world. For those of you...

OUYA video game console becomes the latest crowdfunding success

OUYA video game console becomes the latest crowdfunding success

The modern day console wars that have raged on for many years seem to have always been dominated by Nintendo,...

History of Cloud Computing and Future Outlook

History of Cloud Computing and Future Outlook

The trend of cloud software and systems has reached its peak in the last few years. This advancement has not...

Is Microsoft crazy to offer $100,000 for Windows Phone 8 apps?

Is Microsoft crazy to offer $100,000 for Windows Phone 8 apps?

The short answer: no. The longer answer is that they have to do something. When Microsoft first made the jump...

Social media and U: how Nintendo is connecting the masses through social networking

Social media and U: how Nintendo is connecting the masses through social networking

Gamers around the world gathered to watch coverage from the annual Electronic Entertainment Exposition (E3) in Los Angeles last week....

The video-sharing war: Microsoft battles Google for equal YouTube rights

The video-sharing war: Microsoft battles Google for equal YouTube rights

Since January, Google and Microsoft have been clawing each other’s eyes out over YouTube.  The trouble started way back in...

Visualizing the giant piles of cash the tech giants are sitting on

Visualizing the giant piles of cash the tech giants are sitting on

If you had a quarter for every time someone said, "If I had a quarter for every time...," how much...

Android or Windows 8? How to choose between HP’s two new detachable PCs

Android or Windows 8? How to choose between HP’s two new detachable PCs

Perhaps you've heard that HP has launched two detachable, hybrid PCs and you aren't sure which of these cool devices...

Xbox One: Can it truly stake first place?

Xbox One: Can it truly stake first place?

From a social media marketing standpoint, a multimedia video game platform sounds like a dream. The idea seems novel an...

Yahoo flexes its pocketbook with Hulu, other investment considerations

Yahoo flexes its pocketbook with Hulu, other investment considerations

Has the sleeping giant awoken or is this a last ditch effort to remain relevant? After buying Tumblr last week,...