Tag: Microsoft

Windows Phone 8.1 Upgraded features

Even if the Windows Phones have climbed a few steps up the ranks, unfortunately for Microsoft, the devices didn’t experience an explosive popularity the minute they appeared on the shelves, like other smartphones have. Their latest smartphone, the Windows Phone 8.1 really needed some upgrades in order to compete with the other smartphones on the ...

Categories: Tech

Tags: Android, Cortana, features, iOS, Microsoft, upgrades, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8.1

Microsoft will refund Xbox Live Gold subscriptions

With the changes in Xbox Live policies that will debut in June, Microsoft decided to reimburse anyone who bought an Xbox Live Gold subscription and wishes to cancel it. This decision was made to better align the services with the new developments. Apps don’t require a Gold subscription anymore, so anyone who wants to back ...

Categories: NEWS, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Tags: HBO GO, Hulu, Microsoft, Netflix, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Gold, Xbox One

Kinect-free Xbox One coming June 9 for $399

Microsoft has apparently listened to customer feedback and decided to offer a Kinect-free version of Xbox One starting next month. This unbundled version will be available for purchase in all regions on June 9 for the price of $399. The regular version of Xbox One will still be priced at $499 and sold side-by-side with ...

Categories: NEWS, Tech, Xbox One

Tags: Console Wars, increased performance, Kinect, Kinect-free, Microsoft, Price, PS4, Release Date, sony, Xbox One, Xbox One vs PS4

Cydia tweak pushes Apple towards split screen updates

Apple, by comparison to Samsung and Microsoft, has been late for some important updates in order to satisfy daily consumers. One of them is the split screen multitasking, which has been present in Samsung tablets and Microsoft Surface. But good news are expected this year and Apple has decided to be up to date and ...

Categories: Mobile, Tech

Tags: app, Apple, feature, healthbook, iOS 7, iOS 8, iPad, iPhone 6, Microsoft, operating system, OS, Samsung, Siri, smartphone, Tablet, warranty

Microsoft announces Games with Gold for Xbox One

Along with the announcement that the Xbox One will start shipping without Kinect, Microsoft also revealed the Games with Gold program for the new console. Every user that has a Xbox Live Gold subscription will receive two games for Xbox 360 and two games for Xbox One, starting next month. The first two games that ...

Categories: NEWS, TRENDING GAME NEWS, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Tags: Forza Motorsport 5, Games with Gold, Halo: Spartan Assault, Kinect, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, Microsoft, Netflix, Xbox 360, Xbox One

EA confirms future Titanfall games

It will not come as a surprise that EA and Respawn Entertainment already plan a future Titanfall game, but it’s the first time the companies acknowledge this publicly. Electronic Arts has confirmed that the partnership with Respawn will continue, EA chief executive Andrew Wilson stating that they are working on “new Titanfall experiences”. This is ...

Categories: LTG Slider, NEWS, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Tags: FPS, Microsoft, Respawn Entertainment, Sequel, Shooter, Titanfall, Titanfall 2

Sunset Overdrive details revealed on teaser website

Sunset Overdrive is an upcoming Xbox One exclusive open-world shooter developed by Insomniac Games. The website that was created for OverCharge Delirium XT (an energy drink that can be found within the game) reveals some much needed information about the title. The game is set in the near future where a catastrophe has turned most ...

Categories: GAME TRAILERS, NEWS, TRENDING GAME NEWS, Xbox One

Tags: E3, Fizzco, Insomniac Games, Microsoft, OverCharge, Sunset Overdrive, Xbox One exclusive

Xbox E3 2014 Media Briefing will be focused on games

Microsoft has revealed earlier that their Xbox E3 2014 Media Briefing will begin on June 9 at 9:00 a.m. PDT and will be focused on games more than anything else. The company states that during the briefing viewers will be treated to in-depth looks at previously announced games. Microsoft also said that trailers for unannounced ...

Categories: NEWS, Tech, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Tags: Gears of War, Halo 5, Microsoft, Quantum Break, Sunset Overdrive, Xbox 360, Xbox E3 2014, Xbox E3 2014 Media Briefing, Xbox One, Xbox Originals

Heartbleed wont happen again thanks to Google, Facebook and others

A disastrous event like the Heartbleed bug is sometimes needed to convince big companies to cast aside their differences and work together. Tech giants have agreed for the first time to fund a multi-million dollar initiative that will help protect open source projects, including OpenSSL. The Core Infrastructure Initiative housed at The Linux Foundation will be ...

Categories: Tech

Tags: amazon, core infrastructure initiative, Facebook, Google, Heartbleed, ibm, Intel, linux foundation, Microsoft, OpenSSL, security error, tech giants