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Windows 7 retail sales up 234% on Vista
NPD Group reveals initial sales stats for boxed units 6 November 2009 10:29 GMTRetail sales of Windows 7 were well over 200% higher than Vista's in the two operating system's first days of being on sale in the States, the NPD Group has revealed.
But although Windows 7 software unit sales were 234% higher than Vista's, it seems revenue... -
Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009 - software, services, apps
What gets your vote? 5 November 2009 18:23 GMTIt's been a bumper year in 2009 for software, services and apps as the overarching trend of tech creeps glacially away from its hardware focus and more towards what the Internet and its friends can do for us. So, before you shout out in the comments who you think should...
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Microsoft cuts another 800 jobs
More positions to go following 5000-strong lay-offs in January 5 November 2009 9:19 GMTMicrosoft has revealed it is cutting an additional 800 jobs across its global operations, further to the previous cuts announced in January.
Reuters quotes a spokesperson for Microsoft stating these latest job cuts are spread out across the company's global... -
Clever concept sees OS calculators created in real life
Would you go for a "Win" or a "Mac" model? 4 November 2009 14:44 GMTWhether you're a Mac or a PC (or a bit of both) this witty concept design has something for all-comers, with the clever design idea to create real-world versions of the calculators found in operating systems.
Just a concept at this stage, although we reckon... -
HTC announces HD2 is now shipping
With US launch planned for 2010 4 November 2009 12:05 GMTHTC has announced the HD2, its new high-end Windows Mobile 6.5 handset, is now shipping in Europe and Taiwan.
In addition, HTC has confirmed the HD2 will be available in the United States with "a major US carrier" in early 2010.
Here in the UK we're still...
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Microsoft relaunches music download store
Offers MP3 files for purchase, and teases streaming option 4 November 2009 11:02 GMTMicrosoft has relaunched its previously-shuttered MSN Music download store in the UK, which offers album and single-track downloads from all four major labels. Microsoft says the store is "large and competitively priced".
As well as purchasable tracks, Microsoft...
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Microsoft addresses Win 7 upgrade hack legalities
"To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade" 30 October 2009 9:44 GMTAcross the Web, it's becoming common knowledge that it's technically possible to buy an upgrade edition of Windows 7 (which is considerably cheaper) and install a full version of the operating system from it. Microsoft has got wind of the hack, and has issued a stark...
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Sky Player on Xbox 360 goes for second time lucky
Delay forces service launch to be held back until Wednesday 28 October 2009 4:17 GMTSky and Microsoft will attempt to launch the new Sky Player for Xbox 360 for a second time after the companies had to pull the service on the official launch day on Tuesday.
"The service has been suspended due to an unforeseen technical issue". Sky said in a statement....
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Sky Player arrives on Xbox 360
On-demand service now live 27 October 2009 11:38 GMTLadies and gentlemen, Sky Player for Xbox 360 is finally here. The service, which allows you to access on-demand streams of Sky content and live broadcasting, has been long-trailed (see our coverage here, here, here and here), but has now arrived and should be accessible...
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Windows 7 available in USB stick edition
For computers without an optical drive 26 October 2009 15:18 GMTMicrosoft has quietly issued a variant of its brand new Windows 7 operating system that can be copied to a USB stick and used to install the OS on computers that don't have a CD drive, which includes many netbooks available today.
In our review of Windows 7, we...
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VIDEO: Sky Player for Xbox 360 walk-through
8-minute video shows what you'll be getting 27 October 24 October 2009 5:32 GMTWe've already seen Sky Player in Windows 7, but now you can see it on the Xbox 360 ahead of the official UK release on Tuesday 27 October.
The 8-minute video, sent to techtv101.com, details the channel selection process and what you can expect from the service...
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Pocket-lint's complete coverage of Windows 7
Features, guides and reviews, you name it - we've got it 23 October 2009 18:32 GMTSo here we are at the end of the week, having covered all the latest and greatest news and launches with the highest profile debut of the week undoubtedly Windows 7.
With the general release of the OS, Pocket-lint has offered a whole host of special Windows 7...
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VIDEO: Burger King's Windows 7 Whopper - that tricky first bite
Just how does one eat a seven-pattie monster? 23 October 2009 12:57 GMTWe brought you the news that the Japanese arm of Burger King was offering a seven-pattie Whopper - for 777 yen - to celebrate the release of Windows 7, but can now offer 46 seconds of video footage that answers the question of just how you'd go about eating one of those...
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VIDEO: Inside the new Microsoft store
Quick overview of new shop format 23 October 2009 11:07 GMTOver in the States Microsoft opened the freshly-painted doors on its first Microsoft store as its new operating system, Windows 7, hit general release.
The very first Microsoft store - designed to showcase both software and hardware from Microsoft and its partners...
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How to upgrade to Windows 7
Getting your PC up to speed from XP, Vista or the 7 RC 23 October 2009 10:41 GMTSo, you want Windows 7. You've read our guide to Microsoft's latest OS, you've worked out the benefits of making the switch are the right one's for you, in fact you may already have chosen which version you want to install and have your Windows 7 disk in your hands, the...
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Apple says Windows 7 support by year end
You will be able to "Dance with the devil in the pale moon light", just not today 23 October 2009 3:50 GMTApple has said that it will offer Windows 7 support for users who want to dual install the new Microsoft operating system on a Mac by the end of the year.
"Apple will support Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate) with Boot Camp in Mac...
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VIDEO: Apple "Broken Promises" ad attacks Windows 7
Groan 23 October 2009 2:59 GMTApple just couldn't resist taking a swipe at the launch of Windows 7 with its latest advert that many say are getting tired.
This time Apple play the "broken promises" card with PC claiming that it's the best yet, before Mac claims a spot of déjà vu.
There...
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Windows 7 Whopper celebrates bloatware
Celebrate OS launch with lunch 23 October 2009 2:40 GMTHow do you celebrate the launch of Microsoft's Windows 7 in Japan? Team up with Burger King of course to offer the Windows 7 Whopper.
The burger of burgers, features not one burger, but of course seven burgers in a bun in what is no doubt a gut busting experience.
On...
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Five secret features in Windows 7
A few tips and tricks to get the most out of Microsoft's new OS 22 October 2009 16:47 GMTWindows 7 has launched, but it's already in the hands of many people across the UK thanks to a postal strike sparking Microsoft to begin deliveries early. If you've already installed your brand new operating system then you might be interested to hear about a few features...
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Molyneux: Project Natal support for Fable 3
Confirmed at BAFTA event 22 October 2009 16:18 GMTGaming maestro Peter Molyneux has officially confirmed that the next version of Fable, Fable 3, for the Xbox 360 will be Project Natal enabled.
"Fable 3 will have Natal support. Is that an announcement? #molyneux", Nicholas Lovell, founder of Gamesbrief, non-exec...
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Quick guide to Microsoft Windows 7
Your complete guide to the latest software pack from Gates, Ballmer and Sons 22 October 2009 16:13 GMTWhat is Windows 7?
Er, ok. You really need this one answered? Well, Windows 7 is Microsoft's eighth consumer focused operating systems for personal computers. Don't ask us why the company chose 7 - possibly because it's a suggestion that we forget about either Windows...
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VIDEO: Rejected Windows Marketplace apps revealed
Inside the Microsoft apps lab 22 October 2009 14:17 GMTMicrosoft is promoting its Windows Marketplace for Mobile app store with a comedic clip revealing apps that didn't make it through the vetting process.
Highlights include a virtual sundial, the familiar-looking game pung, the enabler and moustaches of the world. -
VIDEO: Dungeons and Dragons on Microsoft Surface
Serious roleplaying tool 22 October 2009 12:23 GMTA team of students at Carnegie Mellon University has developed a Dungeons & Dragons application for Microsoft Surface. It's a little like a printed out map, but completely interactive and able to recognise items placed on top.
It can then calculate line-of-sight,...
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VIDEO: Windows 7 launches with new ad
New OS available now in the UK 22 October 2009 9:20 GMT"Nearly a billion people use Windows. Their ideas added up to Windows 7", says Microsoft of the above advert, as Windows 7 sees its official general release.
While some UK consumers have received their copy of the new OS in the last couple of days due to early...
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Google shouts "me too" with twitter search deal
Status updates coming to Googleplex 21 October 2009 22:21 GMTGoogle has moved in to steal Bing's thunder by announcing it will be adding tweets to its search pages.
"At Google, our goal is to create the most comprehensive, relevant and fast search in the world. In the past few years, an entirely new type of data has emerged",...




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