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Thursday morning quirky: Windows 98 Jam

21 February 2008, 10:04

For the geek who has everything: music made entirely from Windows noises.

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Microsoft's Xbox 360 trio excites GDC crowds

21 February 2008, 09:38

At the Game Developers Conference 2008, Microsoft has officially announced the launch of Gears of War 2 and also confirmed some exciting new details on Fable 2 and Ninja Gaiden ...

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Microsoft announces Xbox 360 community arcade

21 February 2008, 09:01

At Microsoft's GDC 2008 keynote address, the company's Game Developer Group General Manager, Chris Satchel, has announced a "community arcade" allowing user-created games to be distributed to Xbox 360 owners ...

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Microsoft Wireless Laser Keyboard 7000 has that Aero feel

20 February 2008, 15:29

You know that fancy looking Aero interface that Windows Vista has? Well, Microsoft has only gone and added it to its forthcoming Microsoft Wireless Laser Keyboard 7000.

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Too Human - Xbox 360

20 February 2008, 11:32

Microsoft Game Studios has taken the opportunity to showcase their upcoming third-person action game at GDC 2008 today and has released new screenshots, a features list and a couple of ...

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Proxy fight for Yahoo! looks likely

19 February 2008, 19:45

Microsoft has authorised a proxy fight if current Yahoo! board doesn’t enter into talks, says the New York Times.

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Did Microsoft ever truly care for HD DVD?

19 February 2008, 11:24

The death of HD DVD is largely Toshiba's loss, but where does Microsoft fit in? Having released an external HD DVD drive for its Xbox 360 console, Microsoft seemed to ...

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A new Xbox live experience coming soon?

19 February 2008, 10:12

Could a recruitment post on Microsoft’s US careers site suggest that the company are working on a new Xbox live platform? Or could it indeed signal the birth of the ...

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Toshiba's HD DVD closure won't affect Xbox 360 say Microsoft

19 February 2008, 09:58

Following the news that Toshiba has confirmed they are closing their HD DVD business due to “major changes in the market," Microsoft has issued a short statement stating their ...

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Paramount sign up to UK Xbox 360 video marketplace

18 February 2008, 10:48

Paramount Pictures will be adding weight to the Xbox live marketplace video store after confirming that they are bringing their catalogue of films to the UK.

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Blu-ray player for Xbox 360 on the way?

18 February 2008, 09:53

Following the news that Toshiba is planning to halt production of HD-DVD compatible equipment, a rumour that Microsoft is now looking to revert to ‘plan b’ and release a standalone ...

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Mass Effect lands on PC in May

13 February 2008, 09:08

Mass Effect, the epic sci-fi adventure from Bioware, has been re-designed for PC and will be available in stores in May 2008.

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Microsoft + Danger = Zune Phone?

12 February 2008, 11:38

Microsoft announced yesterday the acquisition of Danger Inc., the company best known for its Sidekick mobile devices. Could this move make the rumoured Zune Phone a reality?

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Microsoft Agrees to Acquire Danger Inc., Strengthens Mobile Consumer Vision

12 February 2008, 11:20

Acquisition of popular software and mobile services company will enhance Microsoft’s ability to broadly deliver compelling mobile experiences.

Vista SP1 roll-out accelerated

12 February 2008, 09:13

Now to be offered to “technical customers” by the end of the week.

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Microsoft Responds to Yahoo! Announcement

12 February 2008, 08:22

Reiterates Full and Fair Proposal for Microsoft-Yahoo! Combination

Microsoft gets tough with Yahoo!

12 February 2008, 08:16

Not going to improve its offer and will “pursue all necessary steps”.

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Microsoft hopeful of bringing Windows Mobile to Nokia handsets

8 February 2008, 13:24

A Microsoft marketing director claims that Microsoft is currently in talks with Nokia to deploy its Windows Mobile operating system onto the mobile phone manufacturers' handsets.

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Surprise: Windows Vista SP1 now in hands of pirates!

8 February 2008, 10:27

Arr, those pirates be at it again! Vista's Service Pack 1 hasn't made its way t' us payin' consumers yet but users o' BitTorrent already be downloadin' it freely. Curse ...

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Mass Effect gets Xbox 360 DLC

7 February 2008, 09:26

The first downloadable content for the sci-fi adventure Mass Effect will be available on the Xbox live marketplace on 10th March.

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Sid Meier & Co jump on board Xbox 360 marketplace

6 February 2008, 10:33

On February 11th three more classic titles will be added to the 'Xbox Originals' range on the Xbox live marketplace. Pop inside to find out what they are...

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Microsoft's hardware group dishes out two new mice

5 February 2008, 15:16

Adding to its already plentiful range of mice, Microsoft today announced the forthcoming arrival of its Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and Wireless Laser Mouse 7000.

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Goodbye, Boring Beige Mouse: Microsoft Recharges Peripheral Perception With Innovative New Mice

5 February 2008, 14:54

New hybrid mouse delivers desktop mouse comfort with notebook mouse portability; rechargeable mouse offers high-end technology at affordable price point.

Microsoft releases Vista SP1 to OEM

5 February 2008, 12:29

Year-long beta test comes to an end, while Ballmer wants to speed up development of Surface.

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Microsoft's Surface coming home in a hurry

5 February 2008, 11:33

Microsoft's Surface has yet to make it into the hands of businesses such as hotels and casinos, but that hasn't stopped CEO Steve Ballmer from stating that he hopes a ...

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Xbox 360 in last ditch attempt to attract Japanese gamers

5 February 2008, 09:36

In a last ditch attempt to attract new fans, Microsoft is releasing the cheapest of all Xbox 360 models, the Arcade Edition, in the hope that it will attract the ...

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Windows Vista SP1 released to manufacturing

4 February 2008, 14:40

Microsoft has announced that its Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista has today been released to manufacturing. Don't start checking Windows Update just yet though, it won't be served out ...

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Microsoft Releases Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 to Manufacturing

4 February 2008, 14:22

Client and server operating systems help provide customers with increased efficiency, performance and security.

Microsoft offers $44.6 billion for Yahoo!...!!

1 February 2008, 15:33

It's all kicking off in the online advertising space with Microsoft making its move to challenge Google's dominance.

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Microsoft Proposes Acquisition of Yahoo! for $31 per Share

1 February 2008, 12:02

Transaction valued at approximately $44.6 billion in cash and stock; provides 62 percent premium to current trading price for Yahoo! shareholders; combined entity to create a more competitive company, providing ...

Microsoft offers $44.6 billion for acquisition of Yahoo!

1 February 2008, 11:58

It has been rumoured on many occasions but now it's finally official. Microsoft has lodged a $44.6 billion bid to acquire Yahoo!

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Put Windows Vista on a diet with vLite

30 January 2008, 10:20

Windows Vista often gets referred to as a bloated operating system. Agree or not, a tool going by the name of vLite will allow you to trim Windows Vista to ...

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Make your Vista laptop last longer with Vista Battery Saver

30 January 2008, 09:43

The trouble with laptops is that the battery always seems to be running out. Windows Vista users may experience it more than most with some of the OS's power hungry ...

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