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Microsoft announced the current Xbox 360 console just over eight years ago. Between that day and today's next Xbox reveal, the company has released a ton of new products in other divisions. Read more...

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People have been using the hashtag #XboxMemories this morning to share their recollections on Microsoft's outgoing console, with the hashtag briefly trending in some regions. Read more...

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Watch the live stream of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox gaming console announcement here when it occurs at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time). Read more...

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The eighth annual BrandZ list of the world's most valued brands puts Microsoft in seventh place in 2013, down two places from last year, while Apple remains the number one most valued brand. Read more...

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A new rumor claims to have identified some of the parts suppliers for Microsoft's next Xbox game console, along with word that mass shipments of the device should start in the third quarter of 2013. Read more...

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A team of ex-Nokia employees has created the Jolla, a new phone that runs Sailfish. This is a new and upgraded version of Nokia's Meego operating system which was abandoned in favor of Windows Phone. Read more...

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Microsoft has announced the winners and finalists of its annual Partner of the Year Awards. These recognize outstanding performance from among Microsoft's hardware and software partners. Read more...

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People have often complained that Windows Phone's multitasking is slow compared to other platforms, although diving into the reason why reveals that it's actually the app's fault and not the OS Read more...

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Nokia has pitted the Lumia 928 against the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S4 in a new ad for the Verizon smartphone, saying it's "better than iPhone" and "better than Galaxy" while providing comparison shots Read more...

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A new promo video for Microsoft's Windows Azure shows office workers taking time out (thanks to Azure saving them some time) to host a dial-up connection battle. You read that right. Read more...

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Microsoft has launched a new contest, asking for developers who have made apps using the PhoneGap tools for other platforms to port them over to Windows Phone 8 and have a chance to win prizes. Read more...

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Lenovo has released new teaser images of two upcoming notebooks in its ThinkPad lineup, the 13-inch ThinkPad S3 and the 15-inch ThinkPad S5, with a possible launch in China in late May. Read more...

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Asus has announced a few details for a new Ultrabook, the Zenbook Infinity, that will have a Gorilla Glass 3 lid and be only 15.5mm thick, with more info to be revealed in early June. Read more...

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Yahoo announced today at it's press event that it will be launching a new version of its Flickr online photo service, which will include a new UI and a whopping 1 TB of free photo and video storage. Read more...

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A new setting has been spotted in the latest build of Windows 8.1 that could hint at a new fingerprint unlock functionality - the latest in a long line of leaked features expected in the OS update. Read more...

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Leap Motion has released a new video showing how its upcoming PC add-on allows users to interact with Windows 8 by just moving their fingers in the air to accomplish tasks. Read more...

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Many Tumblr users are not happy that Yahoo have stepped in to buy the company, despite reports that it was finically unsound, and it looks like some users are voting with their feet. Read more...

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Electronic Arts has confirmed it will show FIFA 14, the next version of its FIFA pro soccer game series, during Microsoft's next Xbox reveal event on Tuesday, May 21st. Read more...

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Microsoft has launched a new in-house Live Video Player app for Windows Phone 8 devices made for viewing the next Xbox reveal video streaming event on Tuesday. Read more...

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Itsdagram, the first fully featured Instagram app, has seen over 22,500 downloads in four days. That figure has doubled in the last few days, showing the desire for Instagram on Windows Phone. Read more...

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Futuremark has announced its plans to release PCMark 8, the next version of its popular PC benchmarking software that will offer tests for Windows 7 and Windows 8. Read more...

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One day before the next Xbox reveal, Sony released a new teaser trailer that shows glimpses of the design for the PlayStation 4 console, with the promise of its full reveal on June 10th at E3 2013 Read more...

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Microsoft and Major League Soccer have launched a revamped version of the MLS Windows 8 app, MLS MatchDay, as part of a multi-year agreement between Microsoft and the soccer league. Read more...

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Samsung says it will be showing off new displays this week that will include a 2560x1600 WQXGA LCD for 10.1 inch tablets and a 3200x1800 WQXGA+ LCD display for 13.3 inch laptops. Read more...

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Microsoft reportedly won't offer a subsidized next-gen Xbox despite previous reports to the contrary. The subsidized version would have costed less upfront with an Xbox Live subscription. Read more...

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