Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One in Sydney Today. Cybershack got a hands on demonstration of the latest console from Microsoft and an interview with X Box Australia’s Category Lead, Jeremy Hinton. He took us through some of the latest features including Kinect, Smart Glass, the launch games and the X…
You have to give Microsoft kudos for tenacity as it announced two new Surface models — Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 — along with an expanded portfolio of new Surface accessories, which will be available October 22. You have to give Microsoft kudos for tenacity as it announced…
Microsoft has sent out a warning about its Xbox One, which is due for release in Australia on November 22. The compnay says that unlike its predecessor the Xbox 360, the One should not be placed vertically as it hasn’t been designed to do so. Microsoft’s Senior Director of Product…
Microsoft and Sony owe a lot to Hiroshi Yamauchi, the former CEO and largest shareholder of Nintendo, who passed away aged 85 on Friday. Without Yamauchi, it is arguable that there might not be a PlayStation or Xbox console as the canny Japanese businessman was largely responsible for the popularity…
Microsoft announced today the pricing information for its upcoming Windows 8.1 update. According to a post on Microsoft’s blog the update will be available as a free download to current Windows 8 users starting October 17. However, those running an older operating system would have to pay US$119.99 for the…
…adapter. The wireless adapter also unlocks DLNA multimedia streaming to share music, video and photos over a network from DLNA supported devices. They have the ability to read Microsoft Office and PDF documents directly from USB or memory card, removing the need to connect to a PC when doing a…
Microsoft come up with a couple of marketing strategies – one that might work, one that backfires; carnage on the streets of Jakarta with Google car; and God-inspired Facebook post upsets Israeli politicians. By Mike Wheeler Microsoft Desperate Or Inspirational? Microsoft will either hit the jackpot or go…
The upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 update is set to bring a number of new updates to Microsoft’s mobile operating system. One particular new feature that a lot of people find interesting is news about Cortana – a Siri-like feature that allows users to interact with the handset using voice commands….
After a less-than-stellar performance of its Surface tablets, Microsoft is sticking with the brand with rumours circulating out of the USA that the next iteration will be released near the end of this month. It is expected to have the same Windows RT operating system that Surface RT had, but it…
How to shock Facebook addicts into giving up their habit; why a tweet ended up getting a cabbie suspended and costing his company money; GTA V up in arms over leak; and is Microsoft now a censor? By Mike Wheeler Shock Solution to Facebook Addiction This is a…
…resolution of 1280×800 pixels and offers wide viewing angles as well as support for 5-point multi-touch. 8-inch display Intel Atom architecture Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 Toshiba has just announced its first 8-inch windows tablet – the Toshiba Encore at IFA in Berlin. The Encore is a tablet…
Microsoft today announced that it will purchase “substantially” all of Nokia’s device and service arms and will license the company’s patents and mapping know-how. The acquisition is said to have cost Microsoft over $7 billion ($4.99 billion for the business and $2.18 for the manufacturer’s patents. Also as part of…