News tagged ‘microsoft’
Wednesday, 24 Apr 2013
Microsoft Surface Pro Coming to Singapore Before the End of June
Microsoft has just announced the next wave of Surface Pro and Surface RT availability. The Surface Pro will land in Singapore before the end of June.
Monday, 22 Apr 2013
Coming Soon: Smaller Windows 8 Tablets
Microsoft has confirmed that it's working with PC OEMs to develop smaller Windows 8 tablets. But there's no word on whether a 7 or an 8-inch member will be added to the Surface family.
Thursday, 18 Apr 2013
Microsoft Account Gets Two-factor Authentication
Microsoft has just announced that you can now optionally turn on two-step verification for your entire Microsoft account.
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2013
Overheard: Next Gen Xbox to Feature AMD Samara Mobile APU
According to a Bloomberg report, Microsoft has signed a deal with AMD such that the former's next generation Xbox will feature AMD's Samara mobile APU. This development comes in the wake of our earlier report of a possible unveiling of Microsoft's next generation Xbox on 21 May.
Surface RT's April Update Addresses More Wi-Fi Issues
The latest April 9 update for the Surface RT concentrates on resolving Wi-Fi-related issues, including the longstanding 'Limited' connectivity issue. As part of Patch Tuesday, the Surface Pro is also getting an update.
Microsoft Launches Ads That Attack Android's Privacy Policy
It's no secret that Microsoft and Google are rivals. Microsoft has even launched an anti-Google campaign, Scroogled, targeting certain Google services such as Gmail. This time the Scroogled campaign has set its sights on Android and its privacy policy.
Tuesday, 9 Apr 2013
WP8 to Support 1080p Displays and Quad-Core Processors by End of 2013
The Verge reports that Microsoft will be bringing support for 1080p displays and quad-core processors to Windows Phone 8 by end of the year.
Could We See the New Xbox Next Month?
According to sources, Microsoft will hold an Xbox event in May which will offer first looks and details of their next generation Xbox console. A full unveil of the device is expected to happen later in June.
Friday, 5 Apr 2013
Microsoft Surface RT - Local Prices Revealed, Starts at S$668 (Updated!)
The pricing details of the Microsoft Surface RT tablet have been revealed, and it looks much more attractive than what we initially thought. The base 32GB model will be retailing for S$668 (without cover) and the equivalent 64GB edition will retail for S$798 at Challenger Funan on April 5, 7pm. More details inside.
Paul Thurrott: Outlook RT Exists
According to Paul Thurrott of SuperSite for Windows fame, Outlook RT exists and looks to be edging closer to release. Regarding Office for iPad, he's heard that it would only arrive after Microsoft ships Outlook RT.
