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HP Still Hinting Towards Tablets

By Simon LR on August 6th, 2012

HP adverts with new Slate spill out all over the internet. Looks like an iPad, but likely running Windows 8.

Microsoft Releases Windows RT To Manufacturing

By Paul Paliath on August 1st, 2012

Microsoft has released its ARM-tailored OS, Windows RT, to manufacturing today on top of Windows 8.

The RTM Windows Store is Now Accepting Paid Apps, Company Accounts

By Paul Paliath on August 1st, 2012

On the heels of the announcement that Windows 8 has officially RTM’d, Microsoft has announced that the Windows Store is now fully open for business. From today onwards, any qualifying business in a supported market will be able to submit Metro apps for Windows 8 to the store. Microsoft has also announced that today, 54 [...]

Microsoft: Windows 8 Has Been Released To Manufacturing (RTM)

By Paul Paliath on August 1st, 2012

Microsoft has just announced that Windows 8 has been released to manufacturing. The RTM build? 9200, as recent rumors have suggested.

Microsoft Unveils New Hardware, Details Upcoming Touch Mouse Gestures For Windows 8

By Paul Paliath on July 30th, 2012

Microsoft has announced a new lineup of peripherals that are tailored just for Windows 8: The Sculpt Touch Mouse and Mobile Keyboard, and the Wedge Mobile Keyboard and Touch Mouse.

Walkthrough Of The Metro Microsoft Account Web Interface

By Manan Kakkar on July 24th, 2012

The Metro Microsoft Account version of the rebranded Windows Live ID is now live.

Windows 8 Will Be Generally Available On October 26

By Paul Paliath on July 18th, 2012

Microsoft has announced at an annual sales meeting that the Windows 8 General Availability Date is set for October 26th.

Microsoft’s 1 Slide That Explains Windows 8

By Manan Kakkar on July 11th, 2012

COO Kevin Turner’s slide that shows Windows 8′s breadth and why is a no-compromise solution.

Windows 7 Has Sold 630 Million Licenses, Wants Nobody to Be Left off from Windows 8

By Romit Mehta on July 9th, 2012

Microsoft announces Windows 7 has sold 630 million licenses. Also, wants us to get ready for Windows 8.

Windows 8 RTM: Early August; General Availability: End Of October

By Manan Kakkar on July 9th, 2012

Microsoft’s Windows 8 release date has been set to August for hardware partners and users can buy it in October.

Samsung Working on a Windows RT Tablet

By Pathik on July 9th, 2012

Samsung is reportedly working on a Windows RT tablet to take on the iPad and hedge its bets on the Android platform.

Microsoft Bets Big on Windows 8, Offers Upgrade for $40

By Pallab De on July 4th, 2012

Microsoft has announced that existing Windows XP, Vista, and 7 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for only $40.

MetroTwit, Another Twitter App for Windows 8

By Abhishek Baxi on June 27th, 2012

MetroTwit is a popular Twitter client for Windows inspired by the Metro design language. A preview of the app, designed from the ground up for Windows 8, is now available on the Windows Store.