Samsung launched it’s high-end Omnia W handset through Telstra this week. The Omnia W appears to be the first second-generation Windows Phone 7… more »
Microsoft
Microsoft respond to user feedback and are calling the software Windows 8 Beta again
Now that’s funny. Ilana Smith, a lead program manager on the Engineering System team, authored a new post on the Microsoft development blog.… more »
Buy a Windows 8 Tablet
Windows 8 Tablet Convertible Review: Toshiba Portege M700
There is no doubt that tablet usage is on the rise, but is a traditional tablet the best option for everyone? I personally… more »
Buy a Windows 8 Tablet
Windows 8 Tablet Review: Tegatech V2 Android/Windows Tablet
Today we take a look at yet another Windows tablet that also claims to support “dual-booting to Android”. So far, most of… more »
Training
Windows 8 Training – Capturing personal photos, video, and audio in Metro style apps
New Windows 8 Training video. This time it’s brought to you by Mehmet Kucukgoz and Khurram Zia. Video description (Vendor provided) Every minute,… more »
Training
Windows 8 Training – Build a Metro Style game
A new Windows 8 Training Video. This one is taught by Chas Boyd. Video description Games are undoubtedly one of the most popular… more »
Training
Windows 8 Training – creating experiences across multiple devices
A new training video from Microsoft. Video description (From the Vendor) Your customers will expect your app to deliver a continuous experience even… more »
Inside Windows 8
Who came up with the name “Charms” in Windows 8?
I was having a conversation about Windows 8 with a cousin of mine and it’s funny – this issue has started popping up… more »
Financials
Microsoft pays Nokia 250 million dollars to push Windows Phone 7
According to Nokia’s fourth quarter earnings report – Microsoft paid Nokia $250 million in the quarter for “platform support payments”. Here’s the quote:… more »
Windows 8 News
New Windows 8 Release Date Rumor: Possible Summer 2012 Release?
We just got wind of a rumor from a somewhat reliable source about the Windows 8 release date. The gist of it is… more »
Architecture
Microsoft pushing ahead with Kinect hardware integration for Windows 8
Microsoft are continuing to push the Kinect into new hardware platforms. The push seems to correspond with the upcoming release of Windows 8.… more »
Buy a Windows 8 UltraBook
Windows 8 Tablet Review: HP TouchSmart TM2T Convertible Tablet
While convertible notebook computers aren’t exactly ‘all the rage’, they aren’t bad for those that are looking for a little bit of everything.… more »
Hardware
Windows 8 Tablet Review: ViewPad 10 Pro
In a world where Windows tablets aren’t exactly a precious commodity, we’ve certainly seen a slow down of new models in anticipation of… more »
Buy a Windows 8 UltraBook
Windows 8 Ultrabook Review: HP Folio 13
Windows 8 is on its way soon, with the beta here in just a little under the month. For those of us… more »
Hardware
Windows 8 Tablet Review: Lenovo X220 Tablet Convertible
Today we are taking a look a the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (429637U), a unique convertible touch-laptop that brings us the best of both… more »
Software
More evidence that Windows 8 Beta may be called “Windows 8 Consumer Preview”
Interesting post from the blog of one Darren W Baker that seems to back up Paul Thurrotts theory about the new name for… more »
