The VLC team has published two more mockups in a Kickstarter update post so those who are planning to back the project can see exactly which direction they're heading down. The project is to bring VLC to Windows RT and Windows Phone, which would prove to be a massive bonus for those on either platform who rely on the media player. Currently the fundraiser is currently just over 73% of...
It seems like only last week we were writing a little editorial about Google and its lack of support for Windows Phone and Windows 8. In short they said they didn’t see the audience for these operating systems as being big enough to invest in. Here we are a week on and talking about an update. Of course they had already invested in the Google search app and this is no sign they will...
How does one synchronise content between a Windows Phone and a Windows PC or Mac? Microsoft is continuously developing two separate clients, one for each platform, enabling consumers to charge, synchronise, update and backup their Windows Phone. While both clients are not identical in features and functionality, basic tasks can still be completed. Moving content between smartphones and...
John Lewis announced last week that it would work with Microsoft to bring retail availability to the UK for Surface tablets running Windows RT. The devices have previously been showing as available online through the website even though Sat 15th was said to be when the devices would be widely distributed. Microsoft has to date only been selling the devices through its own online store...
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Microsoft has announced today plans to make its Surface RT tablet available at retail stores as soon as mid-December, to take full advantage of the holiday season. In addition to the extension of sources where Surface tablets will be available for consumers to purchase, Microsoft will also turn several of the temporary stores that were opened for the Surface launch into permanent retail...
Yesterday another Video appeared on the dedicated Surface YouTube Channel but it dispels with any meaningful message in favour of irritating music and mind bending spins and flips. The Surface tablet is Microsoft’s first foray into selling its own computer and is designed to go head to head with an army of Android tablets and the seemingly unstoppable Apple iPad. Anticipation for this...
Windows 8 is still fresh out of the proverbial gate and many of the apps are still getting their updates out to iron out the kinks and improve functionality. Skype isn’t long out as a Windows 8 app and it’s getting a nice update from today to allow better searching, Messenger integration and performance tweaks. Read on to find out more... Quickly checking the app after the update and...
Ever since Microsoft first announced to the world their intentions to “re-imagine” Windows it has been a rather wild ride. Their new touch screen user interface, WinRT wasn't just radical for its looks, it ushered in a totally new apps eco system while simultaneously sending the Start Menu to the technology grave yard. The changes to the OS ran deep and Microsoft had been busy readying...
Microsoft have just launched their Windows 8 operating system and with it bundled in Xbox Music which gives users paid and free ways to stream tunes and play local tracks too. At present though the app has a few shortcomings so it’s through this lens we’re going to review Music Info by Johnny Westlake. By the same developer who brought us Artist Info for Windows Phone, we take a look...
This guide is aimed at those who already have a previous generation Windows Phone handset but can also be worthwhile for those of you who are new to the platform. We’re going to cover what you need to know in order to ease the transition from old to new so you can get back to top speed and start enjoying your new device. When you first switch on your new handset it will talk you...
A few days ago we ran our review on the Microsoft Surface and found the tablet to be an impressive, feature rich device. The review generated a healthy number of comments, many of which had questions from our readers. Questions ranged from customization curiosities to how well the Surface handled games. In this follow up post, we hope to shed some more light on the Surface and answer...
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The Microsoft Surface has been selling well since it was launched with pre-orders making alerts appear on the company's online store - "Out of stock". This has applied to models across the range, and in a number of markets. The tablets were unavailable in the UK and Canada only a week ago. It's interesting to see the model that comes without a keyboard of any kind selling out...
There was a buzz in the air earlier this summer at Microsoft's Surface tablet announcement. Anticipation built, and the excitement carried over to last week's launch with consumers hoping for an impressive device. And that is just what Microsoft delivered. After using the Surface for the past few days, our impressions of the tablet are good. The Surface is a well designed, comfortable...
Consumers who placed an order for a Microsoft Surface RT tablet are beginning to receive the product, according to reports coming in from UK-based readers. The Windows RT tablet has been available for order for a while now, but has been hit with system errors that misled consumers in believing their order was delayed. Microsoft offered a £50 promotional code for those who pre-ordered...
Microsoft unveiled Windows 8 yesterday and shops opened at midnight to serve up those sleek Surface tablets to hoards of people. From today you can also grab an inexpensive upgrade to Windows 8, no need to feel left out of the festivities. We have been using and monitoring the Windows 8 store since it first became available, we thought it would be good to give you some pointers to get...
With launch day and general availability of Surface devices set to begin in a few short days the reviews have started to appear. After months of speculation and mountains of questions about price and specs, we’re finally at the end of this saga. Microsoft have dished out Surface devices to the great and the good for some pre-release exclusives. Surface represents a few key things for...
Microsoft has just started its ramping up efforts to begin promotion of its upcoming Surface tablet. It kicked off in full with the Surface Movement ad that was aired during television show Dancing with the stars. While many of us have wondered about the effectiveness of the ads it looks as though initial ad has scored high with consumers according to advertising analyst company Ace...
Microsoft’s Surface RT tablets have only recently been made available as part of a limited pre-order. The least expensive option, the Surface 32GB without the touch cover has now sold out in Canada too. The UK is also showing stock of the 32GB device to be unavailable with only the two more expensive options being present. With pre-order stocks already selling through its tempting to...
So, as many of you have heard, Microsoft has killed off XNA and every game written in the framework is doomed. Except that isn’t the whole story. If you don’t know, XNA is a game development framework made by Microsoft to aid developers in rapidly creating cross platform games. The name stands for: XNA's Not Acronymed. Writing a game in XNA enables it to run on Windows, XBOX, Windows...
The Microsoft Surface tablet became available for pre-order earlier today and it appears interest is high. The original listing for all three versions of the Surface, 64GB and 32GB with Touch Cover and 32GB without cover, as "delivery by 10/26". It appears that the first shipment inventory for the 32GB version without the cover has already sold out. If you check the listing now, you'll...