News: Apps and Software
Tuesday, 23 Oct 2012
Microsoft Announces Major Update to Xbox, Launch of Xbox SmartGlass
Microsoft has released details on a major new update to the Xbox dashboard and the launch of Xbox SmartGlass, which brings games, music, TV and movie experiences from your console to your phone, tablet and PC.
Redeem a Free Canon Printer With Windows 8 Pro Upgrade
From 26th October 2012 till 31st January 2013, customers who purchase a packaged DVD upgrade of Windows 8 Pro will be entitled to a free Canon Pixma MP237 multifunction printer worth S$79.
Bill Gates on Windows 8
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates recently sat down with Steve Clayton, who writes for Microsoft's Technet blog, to share his thoughts on Windows 8 and what this new operating system means for the company.
Monday, 22 Oct 2012
Microsoft Has Begun Updating Office RT Preview to Final Version
It looks like those getting Windows RT devices on October 26 will also be getting the final version of Office RT on the same day. According to Ars Technica, Microsoft is already delivering an update via Windows Update that will convert the pre-installed preview copy to the final version.
Friday, 19 Oct 2012
Newsweek to Go All-Digital in 2013
80 years in print later, Newsweek will move to an all-digital format early 2013 and will ceased its print publication on the last day of the year due to the increasingly challenging print advertising environment and a growing online audience.
Thursday, 18 Oct 2012
CloudOn Version 2.5 App Released
CloudOn has launched version 2.5 of its app, which is aimed at improving individual and group productivity. Read on to check out its new features.
Tuesday, 16 Oct 2012
NVIDIA Announces CUDA 5 with New Features, Complete with Online Resource Center
NVIDIA has announced the availability of CUDA 5 that has been updated to support the new features of the Kepler GPU. The company also unveiled its new online CUDA Resource Center that is a one-stop shop for developers to take advantage of the benefits of GP-GPU computing.
Microsoft Releases First Official Windows 8 Commercial
With Windows 8's launch date just ten days away, the countdown is officially underway with Microsoft rolling out its first 30 second commercial for the new OS. Check it out inside:
First Microsoft Surface Tablet Advert Hits the Web
Microsoft has unleashed the first advertisement for its yet-to-be-priced Surface tablet, which is slated to go on sale on October 26.
Monday, 15 Oct 2012
Gaikai Sued by T5 Labs, Cloud-Gaming Industry Hit by Patent War Malaise?
Cloud-based gaming service provider Gaikai has been sued by T5 Labs, another similar outfit that is based in the UK, for alleged patent infringement. T5 Labs has been in operations since 2007 but its supposedly infringed patent was only granted in June this year.
