Windows 8 to feature refresh and reset functionalities
Windows 8 already has enough goodies to make anyone drool. Microsoft has now highlighted two more features that are going to be loved by the techies in every house with Windows based computers out there. The company has revealed details…
MSN Direct service is no more
Microsoft has finally killed their MSN Direct service that delivered content to supported portable devices like watches. The company said: As originally announced in October 2009, the MSN Direct service was discontinued as of January 1st, 2012. Discontinuation of the…
Microsoft Notebook Cooling Base launched
Microsoft’s hardware division has launched their own Notebook Cooling Base! The company spoke about this new hardware product: By slightly raising the machine and positioning a fan in the middle of the device, the Cooling Base allows your laptop’s components…
Microsoft to hold their latest keynote at CES next year
Microsoft has announced that 2012 would be their last keynote at the CES. The company said that the January time period does not usually match their launch plans so they are not going to feature in future keynotes at the…
Google Search to remain default search engine in Firefox for another three years
Google and Mozilla have finally renewed their search deal. Google would remain the default search engine in Mozilla Firefox browser for another three years. The deal between the two companies had ended last month and the delay in the renewal…
Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 launched
Microsoft has launched a new mobile keyboard powered by Bluetooth technology. This keyboard is designed to be used with smartphones and Tablet PCs though it should work with laptops and desktops as well. The company said: Featuring an ergonomist-approved Comfort…
Microsoft launches so.cl social network for students
Microsoft has finally launched their experimental social platform so.cl. It is powered by Facebook technology so the company is not really looking to develop a competitor to it or other networks like Google Plus and Twitter. It is not open…
Microsoft to deliver Internet Explorer updates automatically from next year
Microsoft has announced that they are going to follow in footsteps of Google by delivering updates for Internet Explorer automatically through Windows Update. This would begin from January next year in select markets. However, the company did say that home…
Windows Live Messenger now supports XMPP!
Microsoft has taken a major initiative by adding support for XMPP protocol to their Windows Live Messenger platform. This means that tons of third party apps like Pidgin would no longer have to rely on reverse-engineered hacks to connect to…
Microsoft Lync mobile app launched for Windows Phone, iOS, Android, and Symbian
Microsoft has announced the launch of Lync mobile app for multiple mobile platforms. They have launched the version for Windows Phone themselves. Google Android edition is also available now from the Android market. Versions for Apple iPhone and iPad would…