I guess this is one of those articles that I just "had" to write, but chances are, you probably already heard about it. So, here it is: Microsoft has bought Mojang, creator of Minecraft. If you don't know what Minecraft is, all I have to say is: where have you been? My kids are into this game that allows for building all kinds of things with 1 x 1 blocks. In all … [Read more...] about Microsoft to purchase Minecraft maker Mojang
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Microsoft unveils the Surface Pro 3
It has been a while since Microsoft updated the Surface, so the sequel to the Surface 2 should be the Surface Pro 3. Yesterday, Microsoft had a big announcement with the Surface Pro 3. With every new version comes some new features. In the case of the Pro 3, it is larger at 12 inches. It also has a lot of pixels at 2,160 x 1,440, which is the highest resolution of all … [Read more...] about Microsoft unveils the Surface Pro 3
Microsoft has an All-in-One Media Keyboard
I think we all know that the computer isn't the only screen that we use a keyboard for. I suppose that Microsoft's All-In-One Media Keyboard is made for that screen in the living room. This keyboard has a multi-touch trackpad for clicking, dragging, dropping, zooming, and swiping, just like you would on a laptop. Considering that we all are looking at content on our TVs … [Read more...] about Microsoft has an All-in-One Media Keyboard
Yahoo and Microsoft coming up with their own shows
Remember when it was just the three networks giving you your favorite shows? Yeah, that was before Fox, and I still remember that time. Now, two major companies are planning to give us content. I'm not talking about Hulu, Amazon, and Netflix. I'm sure you already know about awesome shows over there, but now Yahoo and Microsoft is getting in on the act. Yahoo is … [Read more...] about Yahoo and Microsoft coming up with their own shows
Office finally comes to the iPad
I don't know if you know this, but I do a little tutoring work as well as my writing. The other day, I was reviewing a paper on an iPad, and I couldn't look at this document on Word. That is no longer the case, as Microsoft Office has finally come on the iPad. This includes Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Is it hard to believe that Microsoft would partner with Apple to … [Read more...] about Office finally comes to the iPad
Microsoft announces the Surface 2
I suppose that it comes as no shock that I am reporting on this particular tech development. I would say this is the biggest thing since the news of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The big M had their press event today, and here are the latest upgrades. It has USB 3.0, as well as a higher resolution screen of 1080p ClearType display. I have also heard that the battery life is … [Read more...] about Microsoft announces the Surface 2
Microsoft working on a smartwatch?
I have been hearing a lot of talk about smartwatches these days, and I think it has to do with the rumored iWatch. Yeah, if Apple is going to try and create another market, there is bound to be some imitators. Yes, this is the Microscoft version of the iWatch, so I guess we could call it the Zune Watch. I believe the Xbox team was working on this, and now the Surface … [Read more...] about Microsoft working on a smartwatch?
Microsoft’s video of the IllumiRoom makes me want it for my Living Room
I don't know if you remember when I reported on the IllumiRoom the first time, but this was shortly after CES. I have heard that it made an appearance at the big trade show, but I didn't see it. Man, after watching this video, I wish that I would have seen it. What you are seeing on this video has not been touched up at all, and you can see that the gaming experience is … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s video of the IllumiRoom makes me want it for my Living Room
Microsoft planning to unveil the next generation of Xbox on May 21st
The one thing that you can count on when it comes to big tech companies is that there is always an announcement before a big announcement. Case in point, Microsoft, who has apparently stated that the next version of the Xbox is coming. This announcement is set for May 21st, at the company's corporate headquarters in Redmond. I don't know what the new features will be, as … [Read more...] about Microsoft planning to unveil the next generation of Xbox on May 21st