Microsoft might release its next-generation gaming console, the so-called Xbox 720, soon and it might include a touch screen in its controller. The rumor of a touch screen-equipped Xbox 720 controller comes from the Xbox World Magazine, a print-only publication that reports Xbox-related news. The publication reported that the controller’s touch screen will be strategically...
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Rumors about the release of Microsoft’s next-generation gaming console, currently known as the Xbox 720, have been flying around lately, but that does not mean that a launch is imminent. In an interview with French publication LePoint, Cedrick Delmas, marketing director of Microsoft France, said that he is sure that no new Xbox will be released this year. This contradicts...
Microsoft is planning to build on the success of its Xbox 360 console by launching its popular Xbox Live gaming platform to iOS and Android devices. Selling more than 66 million units of Xbox 360 consoles and around 18 million units of its Kinect peripheral since its launch, Microsoft is looking to generate more revenue when it releases Xbox Live to other platforms. Xbox...
Last week, reports have surfaced claiming that Sony and Microsoft are going to unveil their next-generation gaming consoles that will succeed the current PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). It has been reported that Microsoft has signaled to its partners plans to unveil the new Xbox 720 gaming console at E3 2012, according...
In one of the most highly-anticipated move for a long time now, Microsoft has finally said goodbye to its Internet Explorer 6 browser after its market share dropped to near death status. According to Net Applications, usage of Internet Explorer 6 in the United States dropped to 1 percent. This seems to be good news for Microsoft Corp., which has been trying to have users...
It was revealed that Microsoft is currently developing a next-generation Kinect sensor that is so powerfully accurate, it can read the user’s lips. According to a report by Eurogamer, a “development source” has told them that along with the Kinect’s lip reading capabilities, it will also have the capability to detect subtle changes in a user’s...
Industry sources suggest that Microsoft could be planning to launch two gaming consoles to replace its Xbox 360. It is believed that the new Xbox gaming console will arrive in 2013, which would give its processor supplier TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) more time to test their 28-nanometer manufacturing process. According to a report by Digital Foundry...
The rumored Socl search/social network project of Microsoft seems to be real and is reported to be open for beta testing in the near future. A social network called ‘Socl’ is being developed by Microsoft to rival Google’s new Google+ and Facebook. Back in July, Microsoft hinted that a social network service is in the works when Socl.com was accidentally...
A mysterious hacker broke into the YouTube channel of Microsoft, posting solicitations for sponsorships and deleting all of its videos. Tech news site Geekwire reported that the hacker uploaded some videos soliciting advertisements for the hacked channel, but was removed as of Monday morning. It replaced the videos with others that claim the company is holding a contest. “The...
Fans who expect Microsoft to announce its next-generation Xbox console at next year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) might be a little disappointed. A number of sources claim that the company and its industry partners are working towards a 2013 release of a next generation console that will be the successor of the Xbox 360. According to reports, middleware firms...