Following last week’s Windows 10 announcements, Microsoft has made an updated version of its Windows 10 Technical Preview available to download. Following last week’s Windows 10 announcements, Microsoft has made an updated version of its Windows 10 Technical Preview available to download. The latest Windows 10 build includes the new Start…
Microsoft today announced the HoloLens, the world’s first untethered holographic computing platform. While the HoloLens takes the form of a headset similar to the Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR, it is a stand-alone, self-contained device; the HoloLens is wire-free, and doesn’t require a smartphone or connection to a PC…
Microsoft today announced that Windows 10 will let gamers stream Xbox One titles from their console to their desktop, laptop or tablet. Accessories such as controllers will be compatible across platforms, but the announcement’s wording suggests not all Xbox One titles will be enabled for streaming, and that the Xbox…
Microsoft today announced that Windows 10 will be made available as a free upgrade for all Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1 users. Details of the program are currently scarce, but the company confirmed that it will offer users the free upgrade for at least the first year…
…to get me excited about this one! Halo 5: Guardians Xbox One TBC (but probably Novemeber) Halo 5 is the next instalment in Microsoft‘s science-fiction shooter saga, and puts players behind the helmet of a new Spartan tasked with hunting Master Chief after he goes missing. I’ve spent a little…
…subscribe to Facebook at Work. It’s not just selling itself to its users so it can sell them on. I think it’s very unlikely that Facebook at Work will be free. Microsoft, for example, charges a company USD$3 per user per month to use its enterprise social network Yammer. Facebook…
Microsoft today announced that it has deployed locally hosted Xbox Live servers for Australian Xbox One owners. Hosted in Australian data centres, Microsoft said that local servers will enhance Australian gamers’ online experience, bringing increasing connection speeds, centralised local hosting and improved reliability. “Today’s announcement of Australian based Xbox Live…
Tech publication WinBeta has obtained access to an unreleased Windows 10 build featuring the rumoured addition of Cortana, Microsoft‘s digital assistant. While the user interface isn’t final Cortana on Windows 10 shares much of the same functionality as the application does on Windows Phone 8.1 Users will be able to…
Microsoft today announced that it has closed its Clip Art library. While most references to Clip Art disappeared in Office 2013, users still were still able to access the retro image library through Office.com. Office users will now be able to view and download royalty-free images curated through Bing Images….
…heard anyone say “man, I wish Grand Theft Auto had more driving missions” or “I wish my racing game had a dark and gritty story line”. Nonetheless, I applaud Ubisoft for trying something new; The Crew certainly provides a contrast to the happy go-lucky feel of Forza Horizon 2, Microsoft‘s…
The Lumia 830 is Microsoft’s “affordable flagship”, but it certainly doesn’t feel like a budget device. Jess took the swanky handset for a spin on CyberShack TV. Australian Review: Nokia Lumia 830 – Mid-range must-have?…
…getting smarter too – the Fitbit Surge and Microsoft Band both have enough smartwatch functionality to comfortably nestle in to the category. Almost everyone major manufacturer is competing for a spot on your wrist. Wearable technology would have to be the fast changing gadget sector at the moment, and there’s…