Those leaked Microsoft retail store plans certainly seemed like the real deal when Gizmodo got a hold of them last week, and Microsoft itself has now finally come out and confirmed that they are indeed legit. It’s also quick to point out, however, that they’re still far from finalized, noting that, “as a part...
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Microsoft has retooled its XNA Creators Club program. The project – renamed Xbox Live Indie Games – offers new price points based on a three tier system: 80, 240 and 400 MS Points. (read on…) Related items iPod nano review (2010) YOG: A Case Study of Singaporeans’ blind deference to “authority” and why they will continue to remain...
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Look out, internet! The Engadget Podcast Audio Talking Show has arrived, complete with technical topics of discussion, talented staff members and a guest of note. Ross Rubin, an analyst with NPD and regular Engadget contributer in his Switched On column , was kind enough to drop by and talk it up with Josh and...
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Announcing results for the fourth quarter of its 2009 financial year, Microsoft reported a 17 percent decline in year-over-year revenue, with every business division lagging. Total revenue for the quarter, $13.1 billion, was $1 billion below what analysts had forecast. (read on…) Related items iPod nano review (2010) YOG: A Case Study of Singaporeans’ blind deference to “authority”...
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PITTSBURGH—-Wizzard Media , the world’s largest podcasting network, announces the acquisition of exclusive distribution rights to three new, high profile Apps currently for sale through Apple’s App Store for use on iPhones and the iPod Touch. (read on…) Related items iPod nano review (2010) YOG: A Case Study of Singaporeans’ blind deference to “authority” and why they will...
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Microsoft says a portable Xbox gaming system is in the works. (read here…) Related items One more Zune HD coming in 2011? Microsoft Zune HD Refresh in the Works? (Not so) Crazy Microsoft Rumors: A new Zune HD? Welcome to the social, Apple What to Expect from Apple Tomorrow
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Shane Kim says that mobile plans for its gaming division still coming, but have taken a backseat to other pursuits such as Project Natal. (read here…) Related items One more Zune HD coming in 2011? Microsoft Zune HD Refresh in the Works? (Not so) Crazy Microsoft Rumors: A new Zune HD? Welcome to the social, Apple What to Expect from Apple...
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The company’s Microsoft’s Bob Muglia talks about why the Windows Server operating system won’t just become a packaged version of Azure. (read here…) Related items One more Zune HD coming in 2011? Microsoft Zune HD Refresh in the Works? (Not so) Crazy Microsoft Rumors: A new Zune HD? Welcome to the social, Apple What to Expect from Apple Tomorrow
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— Jul. 01, 2009 — Bsquare Corporation says it has renewed the distribution agreement letting it resell Microsoft’s software products for embedded systems to OEMs in North America. (read here…) Related items One more Zune HD coming in 2011? Microsoft Zune HD Refresh in the Works? (Not so) Crazy Microsoft Rumors: A new Zune HD? Welcome to the social, Apple What...
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— Jul. 01, 2009 — Mark/Space Inc. has released a software application designed to synchronize HTC’s Windows Mobile phones with Macintosh desktop computers. (read here…) Related items One more Zune HD coming in 2011? Microsoft Zune HD Refresh in the Works? (Not so) Crazy Microsoft Rumors: A new Zune HD? Welcome to the social, Apple What to Expect from Apple Tomorrow
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