Games on Windows are nothing new but a new game by Side-Kick called Top Smash Tennis promises to bring a new level of interactivity to Windows 8 games. Integrating “Extreme Reality Technology,” it uses the standard webcam on nearly any Windows 8 device to play and control the game. A player uses the full motion of his body to control the […]
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ASUS considering Windows Phone 8 including Padfone model
Things are looking for the Windows Phone 8 operating system. According to The Wall Street Journal, ASUS is the latest manufacturer to be considering making devices powered by Microsoft’s mobile operating system. Benson Lin, corporate vice president of mobile communication products confirmed that ASUS is currently engaged in licensing discussions with Microsoft. “There is no target timeline… but we are […]
LG to unveil Tab-Book hybrid tablet-notebook device at CES 2013
LG has taken the unusual step of announcing its new 2013 PC lineup ahead of CES 2013. The new devices will be on display at the show, including the LG Tab-Book, a hybrid tablet-notebook device. “This year, we are introducing several innovative PCs designed with one goal in mind — to meet the needs and desires of consumers in an […]
Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro gets priced (Updated)
Microsoft today announced availability and pricing details for its upcoming Surface with Windows 8 Pro tablet [product information]. Unlike the Microsoft Surface RT [product information], this version will be powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and Windows 8 Pro. The Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro will be available starting in January 2013 in either 64GB or 128GB configurations. […]
Video: Windows 8 Live Tile promotion from Norway
Microsoft could spend over US$1.5 billion over the coming months to promote Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. It held a number of splashy events to mark the launch of both operating systems and the hype will continue for a while yet. Microsoft Norway came up with an innovative way to promote the concept of live tiles in a recent […]
Video: Microsoft Windows 8 ads leak ahead of launch
Microsoft will launch Windows 8 on October 26th. A number of Microsoft ads for the latest version of its operating system have now leaked ahead of the event. Obtained by Israel-based website Techit.co.il, the ads focus on the new tile-based interface and tablets. Four ads are available; here are two of them: With the ads emphasizing the touchscreen interface, Microsoft […]
Windows Phone 8 pre-orders to start on October 21st?
At least one U.S. carrier is set to begin to take Windows Phone 8 pre-orders as early as October 21st. The Verge has learned that AT&T will start taking pre-orders for its range of Windows Phone 8 devices on that date. The pre-orders could also extend to new Windows RT devices such as the Asus Vivo Tab RT. It’s not […]
HP announces HP ElitePad 900 Windows 8 tablet
Hewlett-Packard today announced its first Windows 8 tablet. The HP ElitePad 900 is aimed at the business and government sectors rather than the consumer one. “Businesses used to face a tough purchase decision: How to find a product that will delight employees and help them be more productive, while also making sure IT can secure and manage it,” said Todd […]