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Leaked document outlines Microsoft branding shakeup

11 September 2014, 12:45

Microsoft is said to be about to drop both the 'Nokia' and 'Windows Phone' brands.

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HP Stream laptop's price tag $100 higher than expected

9 September 2014, 09:45

Not $199, as trumpeted by Microsoft COO Kevin Turner but $299, as launched by HP.

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HP expands its Envy and Pavilion 2-in-1 device ranges

5 September 2014, 09:38

And hedges its bets with a couple of colourful new Chromebooks.

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ZOTAC launches pocket-sized ZBOX PI320 pico PC

28 August 2014, 13:30

Offers a quad-core Windows 8.1 with Bing computing experience for $199.

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Archos announces affordable 'Cesium' Windows 8.1 tablet

27 August 2014, 14:45

Intel quad-core powered tablet to cost just £129 ($149), WP smartphone will be £79 ($99).

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Windows 9 to offer no middle ground: Desktop or Start Screen

27 August 2014, 10:00

And the desktop environment choice will not be available on ARM devices.

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Windows 9 Threshold unveiling expected on 30th September

22 August 2014, 09:30

Insiders say that a Microsoft press event is being organised for that day.

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HP Stream 14 Windows laptop to be priced at US$199

19 August 2014, 10:15

Comes with 2 years worth of expanded cloud storage, just like a Chromebook.

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Microsoft: uninstall the August Update MS14-045 security patch

18 August 2014, 10:07

Some media are christening it the 'Blue Screen of Death' update.

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MSI announces the S100 3-in-1 Windows 8.1 tablet

11 August 2014, 12:15

This 10.1-inch tablet combi device is powered by a quad-core Intel Bay Trail processor.

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ZOTAC ships its Zbox mini PCs with Windows 8.1 with Bing

8 August 2014, 11:14

To provide buyers "an instant out-of-box computing experience".

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Windows Threshold to add virtual desktops but cull the charms bar

7 August 2014, 10:11

The developer preview is also still on track to be available this autumn.

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Microsoft Windows 8.1 August Update isn't a big 'Update 2'

6 August 2014, 10:15

Also, from now on, all feature and security updates will just dribble out on Patch Tuesdays.

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Gigabyte launches the Q21, a lightweight 11.6-inch laptop

5 August 2014, 12:15

The company also launched ESSENCE, an ultra-compact Mini-ITX barebone.

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The KingSing W8 Windows tablet: first to break the $100 barrier

28 July 2014, 09:55

More evidence of the push for cheaper Windows devices from Microsoft and Intel.

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Microsoft takes the battle to Google Chromebooks

15 July 2014, 09:30

Talks up a new HP made $199 Windows Laptop at its Worldwide Partner Conference.

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Windows Start Menu spotted in alleged leak

14 July 2014, 11:09

Is it coming to Windows before version 9?

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Microsoft attempts to solve Windows 8.1 update problems

2 July 2014, 09:45

A new automatic update pilot program has been launched.

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Windows 9 Threshold preview will debut a mini Start Menu this year

1 July 2014, 11:01

The plan is to win over Windows 7 desktop stalwarts, at last.

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Hewlett Packard launches the Pro x2 612, a 2-in-1 laptop-tablet hybrid

4 June 2014, 13:30

The device is HP's first commercial detachable and features a Wacom digitiser and pen.

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ASUS Transformer Book Flip Windows hybrid launched

2 June 2014, 11:04

Yoga-like convertible is said to be a stylish, innovative and affordable Windows 8.1 laptop.

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Skype voice real-time translation demonstrated by Microsoft

29 May 2014, 13:22

Is the Star Trek Sci-Fi 'Universal Translator' about to become reality?

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Toshiba launches first 'Windows 8.1 with Bing' devices

28 May 2014, 12:28

Its Encore 2 tablets will also launch with a 1GB RAM option, to keep entry prices down.

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Windows 8.1 with Bing to spearhead cheaper devices

26 May 2014, 10:00

We should see quite a few OEM products using this SKU at Computex 2014.

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Acer unveils fanless Windows 8.1 TravelMate B115(P) laptop

22 May 2014, 13:00

Offers 8GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD and up to 10 hours of battery life.

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Microsoft's software satisfaction score climbs, despite Windows 8

22 May 2014, 12:00

Results show that the highly criticised Windows 8 has caused little negative impact.

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Microsoft surprised by Chinese Windows 8 ban

21 May 2014, 11:45

China has banned all government purchases of Windows 8 due to security concerns.

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Windows Store receives major update bringing easier navigation

14 May 2014, 11:13

The updated store now features a persistent navigation bar and cross-device apps.

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Lenovo's ThinkPad 10 tablet leaks before official announcement

28 April 2014, 14:00

The tablet was accidentally outed this weekend on Lenovo's Australian website.

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Video shows Dell Latitude Rugged Extreme laptops in action

23 April 2014, 12:30

Extreme testing and in the field use of these rugged laptops is demonstrated.

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Apek Maxpad: the world's first Windows 8 powered SmartTV

17 April 2014, 16:30

It's been launched in Brazil and is available in 39, 50 and 63.5-inch models.

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Microsoft introduces wireless All-in-One Media Keyboard

17 April 2014, 13:59

The keyboard, with built-in touchpad, will be made available sometime in April.

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Windows tablets go big in Japan?

16 April 2014, 16:27

Latest figures show that nearly 16 per cent of tablets sold in Japan use Windows.

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