
John Callaham
John Callaham was a former contributor for Windows Central, covering Windows Phone, Surface, gaming, and more.
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Visual Studio 2015 released, watch Microsoft's launch event right here
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft is holding an online launch event for software developers to celebrate the release of Visual Studio 2015, starting at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time (8:30 a.m. Pacific time).

New Microsoft patent filing shows a stylus with a tip that can 'sense' colors
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Uncharted, The Last of Us and more are coming soon to your PC with PlayStation Now
By John Callaham last updated

Surface Hub used during Ferrari's 2016 Formula 1 press conference
By John Callaham last updated

Unlocked Surface 3 LTE tablet pre-orders go live at Microsoft Store
By John Callaham last updated

EA teases full reveal of new Plants Vs Zombies game during Xbox E3 2015 media event
By John Callaham last updated
Electronic Arts has posted up a new teaser for the next Plants Vs Zombies game, with the full reveal due on June 15 during Microsoft's Xbox E3 2015 media briefing in Los Angeles.

Don't install the Windows 10 preview on the Surface 3, says Microsoft
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This is what the first Microsoft approved Surface prototype looks like
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Xamarin tools will be free for Visual Studio customers, runtime to be open sourced
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Microsoft to sell unique 32GB version of Surface 3 just for schools
By John Callaham last updated

Surface RT and Surface 2 owners in the US can get up to $150 off the Surface 3 with trade-in offer
By John Callaham last updated

TuneIn Radio app for the Xbox One offers access to 100,000 streaming radio stations
By John Callaham last updated
TuneIn Radio has launched a version of its app for Microsoft's Xbox One console, allowing users to access 100,000 live streaming radio stations while also playing games while in Snap mode.

The lead designer of Microsoft's Surface tablets gets the spotlight in new Microsoft video
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Surface Book pre-orders have been 'huge' so far, according to Microsoft
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PlayStation Now game streaming service now available for U.S. Windows PCs
By John Callaham last updated
Sony has officially launched the PlayStation Now game streaming service for Windows PC owners in the U.S. The service previously launched for PCs in UK, Belgium and the Netherlands last week.

Surface Hub makes news studio debut with Seattle's KING 5 news
By John Callaham last updated
Seattle's KING 5 is the first local TV station in the world to use Microsoft's large Surface Hub touchscreen PC as part of their news broadcasts.

Microsoft launches third preview build of Visual Studio '15'
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft has released the third build to software developers for the preview version of Visual Studio '15', which is the code name for the next major release of its development tools.

Surface 3 LTE is now available for Verizon's business customers
By John Callaham last updated
Verizon Wireless is now selling Microsoft's Surface 3 LTE to its business customers, for the price of $649.99 with a new two-year contract or $749.99 for the full price without a contract.

Here's when you can play Titanfall 2's Multiplayer Tech Test on Xbox One
By John Callaham last updated
Respawn Entertainment will run an open multiplayer tech test for its upcoming sci-fi shooter sequel on August 19-21 and on August 26-28 for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles.

New Surface Hub videos include how the Royal Academy of Music used its massive screen
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft posted a new series of official videos showing its big Surface Hub touchscreen PC in action. The clips include how it is being used by the Royal Academy of Music in London.
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