Microsoft To Reveal XBox Infinity On May 21
Microsoft is planning to show off their new Xbox Infinity console on May 21st with new design and interactive features at a special event held at its campus in Redmond.
It has been rumoured that the next console from Microsoft will be branded XBox Infinity. Microsoft has bought XBox8 domain name. The Xbox Infinity branding or Xbox∞ looks like an inverted 8 of Windows 8. Microsoft will reveal all on May 21st.
Microsoft Next Console Is XBox Infinity
It is now rumoured that the next console from Microsoft will be branded XBox Infinity. Microsoft has bought XBox8 domain name. The Xbox Infinity branding or Xbox∞ looks like an inverted 8 of Windows 8. Microsoft will reveal all on May 21st.
Microsoft Rebranding Bing, Skype and XBox
Microsoft is going to rebrand Bing, Skype and XBox with the flat look logos like Windows, Bing and Outlook. Microsoft wants to do an alignment of design, marketing, product, and brand. Could the above concept the new Skype logo? Check out the 45 minutes video presentation below:
Microsoft Also Creating A Smart Watch
Apple and Samsung confirms they are developing a wearable digital device similar to a wrist watch. Now Microsoft also want to be thrown in the mix by announcing the same. Microsoft says it is working on a touch enabled watch, that is likely to channel features found on Windows Phone 8.
Previously reported, Samsung has “been preparing the watch product for so long” before the rumour of rival iWatch from Apple. The Samsung wearable device will perform many of the tasks of a smartphone.
Windows 8 Blue Confirmed By Microsoft
Microsoft confirmed Windows 8 Blue project. From Microsoft blog:
Now, the look ahead. With a remarkable foundation of products in market and a clear view of how we will evolve the company, product leaders across Microsoft are working together on plans to advance our devices and services, a set of plans referred to internally as “Blue.” – N.B. chances of products being named thusly are slim to none. And don’t start with the “so you’re telling me there’s a chance” bit.
Screenshots of the next version of Windows 8 Blue, build 9364, have leaked online. And it looks like Microsoft is bringing smaller tile sets to the desktop to the Start Screen. Other new features are greater control over the colour personalization options. And you can place apps side-by-side in the Windows 8 view. The alarm, calculator and sound recorder apps can take advantage of new “snapped apps” views. The screenshots also show Internet Explorer 11.
Windows 8 Blue Update Screenshots Leaked
Screenshots of the next version of Windows 8 Blue, build 9364, have leaked online. And it looks like Microsoft is bringing smaller tile sets to the desktop to the Start Screen. Other new features are greater control over the colour personalization options. And you can place apps side-by-side in the Windows 8 view. The alarm, calculator and sound recorder apps can take advantage of new “snapped apps” views. The screenshots also show Internet Explorer 11.
Microsoft Attacks Google With Scroogled Campaign
Microsoft launches a new print, television and online advertising campaign that attacks Google on the issue of GMail privacy. The campaign, titled “Don’t Get Scroogled by Gmail,” highlights the fact that Google scans emails in order to target and tailor advertising alongside the message to the user.
Microsoft Surface Pro Demoed At Selected Stores
Microsoft is showing off the new soon to be out Surface Pro tablet at Microsoft stores, ahead of the February 9th launch date.
It’ll be sold at Best Buy and Staples and Microsoft Stores at launch.
The 64GB Surface Pro will be available for $899, while the 128 GB version will cost $999.
Microsoft Launches Modern.IE For Easier Cross-Browser Testing
Microsoft has launched a new web browser testing website with free tools and resources. The modern.IE, features a so-called “code detection wizard” that scans sites for common coding issues. Check out the website here
From the website:
We recognize that there are still a lot of users that browse with older versions of Internet Explorer. And while modern web standards andautomatic updates with platform previews might be steps in the right direction, we know that the range of devices and browser versions still present a real challenge for your testing matrix. modern.IE is a way we can help move the web forward by making it easier to build innovative experiences with web standards like HTML5 & CSS3 while supporting older versions of IE.
Google Wants To Take 90% Of Office Users From Microsoft
Amit Singh, a Google VP and head of its enterprise unit declare that in 2013 Google will take over 90% of Office users from Microsoft. He wanted to show Microsoft how simple and better Google Apps is compared to Office.
Singh said:
We know the gaps between our features and theirs. We’re improving them week by week. We’re going to get to the the 90 percent.
