John Callaham
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Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 added to EA Access and Origin Access
By John Callaham last updated
Electronic Arts has added Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 as the latest game that can be played for free for EA Access subscribers for the Xbox One, and Origin Access for PC gamers.
Canadians can get a free $249 Bose speaker with new Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book
By John Callaham last updated
The Microsoft Store site in Canada is giving buyers of a new Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book a free Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker II, which is normally worth $249, for a limited time.
Microsoft reveals details of recent Surface Pro 3 and Pro 2 firmware updates
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft has now released a change log that offers details on the recent firmware updates for the Surface Pro 3 and Pro 2 tablets, which include graphics improvements and more.
Upcoming Windows RT update won't support new Windows 10 Universal apps
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft confirms its new Edge browser won't support Silverlight
By John Callaham last updated
PayPal Here app arrives for Windows 8.1 with a swipe transaction discount
By John Callaham last updated
Latest Surface Pro 3 firmware update finally gets a change log
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft has now published the change log for the most recent Surface Pro 3 firmware update, showing what's new and improved for the 12-inch tablet.
Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 free trial available for Xbox One and PC
By John Callaham last updated
Surface Pro 3 up to $150 off from Microsoft, free sleeve thrown in
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft reveals new Surface warranty and trade-in program for businesses
By John Callaham last updated
Plague Inc adds Simian Flu for Windows Phone, Xbox One version supports custom scenarios
By John Callaham last updated
The latest Surface Pro 4 ad takes it on a football player scouting trip
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft has yet another TV commercial for the Surface Pro 4. This time, the focus is on pro football scout Trey Brown, as he uses the tablet on the road to evaluate college players.
The Surface Pro 4 is discounted by $100 until Feb. 27
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft is holding a sale of many of its Surface Pro 4 tablets, Some models are currently $100 off their normal price from now until Feb. 27 for U.S. residents.
Another hint of a Surface Phone pops up in profile of Surface Book
By John Callaham last updated
Sony 'PlayStation 4.5' rumored with upgraded graphics; will Microsoft follow suit?
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Surface Pro 3 joins other Microsoft tablets as being incredibly difficult to repair
By John Callaham last updated
Surface Hub release delayed again as Microsoft jacks the price up by $2,000
By John Callaham last updated
Here's how the Surface Pro 4 will keep cool with its 'hybrid liquid cooling' system
By John Callaham last updated
Surface 3 LTE now at AT&T, T-Mobile on July 31, Microsoft Stores in late August (Update)
By John Callaham last updated
The Surface 3 LTE, with 64GB of storage, is now on sale at AT&T for $599 without a contract and T-Mobile will start offering the tablet to its @Work business customers on July 31.
IDC: Decline in tablet shipments in Q1 2016, rise for detachables like Surface
By John Callaham last updated
IDC says the first quarter of 2016 saw a decline in overall tablet shipments worldwide. However, it also saw a new high for detachable tablets such as the Surface family in the quarter.
Fifth Visual Studio '15' preview has lots of performance improvements for developers
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft says Surface Hub sales have 'exceeded initial forecasts'
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft says that sales of its big Surface Hub touchscreen Windows 10 PCs have 'exceeded initial forecasts' and that it is "ramping up production" to meet demand.
Farewell, Zune; today is the final day for all Zune services
By John Callaham last updated
As previously announced, today is the final day for Microsoft's Zune online services, as the company completes the transition to its new Groove Music service.
Google uses Surface Books to show off Chrome battery improvements
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft Store Canada celebrates Labour Day with Lumia, Surface and Band discounts
By John Callaham last updated
The Microsoft Store site in Canada is celebrating Labour Day with a number of special discounts on Lumia smartphones, Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book PCs and the Microsoft Band 2.
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