Microsoft: 90 percent of Windows Phones updating fine
(Credit: Damian Koh/CNET Asia) Microsoft has provided more detail into the number of phones that are having problems with a software update it began to roll out at the beginning of... more »
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Microsoft plans to offer Kinect SDK
Microsoft announced plans today to release a software development kit for its Kinect game motion controller later this spring. In a move that was widely rumored, Microsoft... more »
Microsoft releases first update for Windows Phone 7
Well, this isn't the promised copy-and-paste update that we've been waiting for, but rather it's one that will pave the way for future patches. more »
A4tech's V-Track takes on BlueTrack and Darkfield
A4tech wants to be viewed as an innovator with its latest mouse sensor technology, as the V-Track takes on Microsoft and Logitech tracking systems. more »
Microsoft releases first app for Apple App Store
Microsoft's first app to hit the Mac App Store (Credit: CNET) Microsoft has brought its first piece of software to Apple's Mac App Store. The digital software storefront,... more »
Video: Kinect on Windows Phone 7
In the future, people sitting next to you on the couch with their Windows Phone 7 device will be able to jump in on a game you're playing on the Kinect. At least that's the message... more »
IE9 for Windows Phone outpaces Safari on iPhone
50 fish in Microsoft's virtual aquarium moved relatively swiftly in this early version of IE9 running with hardware acceleration on Windows Phone 7. (Credit: Stephen Shankland/CNET)... more »
Twitter integration, multitasking, IE 9 coming to Windows Phone
(Credit: Microsoft) Windows Phone users will be getting a series of software updates this year. Outlined by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at Mobile World Congress today, a year after he... more »
Microsoft science fair tour
The .NET Gadgeteer snaps a photo of Microsoft's Channel 9 mascot. (Credit: Josh Lowensohn/CNET) REDMOND, WASHINGTON--It would seem to be just another day here on Microsoft's... more »
Nokia, Microsoft enter strategic partnership
It's official, as you can tell from the beaming faces of Stephen Elop and Steve Ballmer, the two companies have entered into a "broad strategic" partnership that will see the world's... more »
Would Nokia's turnaround plan involve Windows Phone 7?
It looks increasingly likely that Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 will get a starring role in Nokia Chief Executive Stephen Elop's attempt to turn around the ailing phone giant. Reports from... more »
HP woos developer with webOS PCs
HP's Todd Bradley gave software developers an interesting reason to take a second look at webOS: Future webOS PCs. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) Sometimes it's easier... more »
Critical patches for Microsoft Windows and IE
Microsoft today issued three "critical" security bulletins as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday program. Together with nine other alerts, which the company rated as "important," the bulletins... more »
Mad Catz scores exclusive rights to make wireless headphones for Xbox 360
Mad Catz has finalized a fairly sweet deal with Microsoft for exclusive rights to produce wireless gaming headphones for the Xbox 360 . Those powerful headsets will be equipped with Dolby... more »
Asus Eee Slate EP121 to roll out in Australia and Japan
If you have been hankering after a 12.1-inch Windows slate and live in Australia or Japan, then there's good news for you. The Asus Eee Slate EP121 will hit... more »
Microsoft looks to the cloud for Windows Phone 7
Users can look forward to running more resource intensive apps such as object and speech recognition, as well as multiplayer gaming. more »
Microsoft eyes 1 million .Net developers for Windows Phone 7
While there are over 6,800 applications in Windows Phone Marketplace today, only a handful are from developers in Asia. In an interview with CNET Asia, Chris Chin, developer marketing... more »
Microsoft beats earnings estimates thanks to Xbox and Office
Microsoft beat Wall Street's expectations today with its fiscal second quarter earnings. For the three months ended December 31, Microsoft earned US$19.95 billion in revenue, or US$0.77 per... more »
Dell hints at Android 3.0 tablets, new Windows Phone 7 devices
Here's some news straight from the horse's mouth. BBC business editor Tim Weber reported via Twitter yesterday that Dell plans to ship iPad-sized tablets as soon as Android 3.0... more »
Microsoft: 2 million Windows Phone 7 devices sold
HTC's Surround, one of the initial Windows Phone 7 launch devices. (Credit: HTC) Microsoft now says it's sold more than 2 million Windows Phone 7 devices since launch. That number... more »
