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Microsoft’s response to 54.2% fail rate

Microsoft has responded to the Game Informer article citing a 54.2% fail rate with the Xbox 360. Most companies would either vehemently deny such numbers or at least make a resolve to fix the problem. Microsoft’s response; “So what? We’re fun and we have a great warranty program!” Well at least they’re honest… Microsoft also [...]

Microsoft buys Office.com domain

Microsoft recently announced that they have an online version of Office in the works, its aim is to compete with the likes of Zoho Office and Google Docs as well as other online office apps. So to coincide with their new version of Office, they went and bought the domain name Office.com. We have no [...]

Seadragon Porn

It becomes more apparent everyday that the sole purpose behind the invention of the internet was for pornography. Microsoft released their first iPhone app about two weeks ago and now there is a collection of pornography in Seadragon. That’s the problem when you combine an open database and the anonymity of the internet; user uploaded [...]

Free Promotion with Xbox Live Gold Membership

It is quite obvious that the Christmas spirit is in the air. Microsoft has this new promotion regarding their Xbox Live Gold Membership. For those who don’t have an Xbox Live Gold Membership account or just wants to upgrade their account, Microsoft will give you a gift for signing up or upgrading. How is works [...]

New Xbox Experience does wonders for Microsoft

The official figures are in. According to Major Nelson, the Xbox loving blogger who has compiled all the official numbers regarding the New Xbox Experience, the launch of NXE has tripled the sales of the Xbox Live Arcade in its first week. Additionally, movie downloads on Xbox Live have increased 49 percent while TV show [...]

Microsoft hints at January 2009 release for Windows 7 Beta

There have been reports that the general public should be getting a beta version of the much anticipated Windows 7 in January of 2009. A message at the MSDN Developer’s Conference (Microsoft-sponsored road shows running from early December to mid-February) suggested that all the attendees at the upcoming MDC events will be receiving a DVD [...]

Microsoft Yahoo Deal

Yahoo! has been under a lot of pressure from the board to merge with Microsoft in a move that would hopefully save the drowning company. With Jerry Yang stepping down, it seems more likely than ever now. Yang had been an opponent to the merge and a big roadblock for investors who were growing wary [...]

Rumor Alert: Microsoft developing Tegra-based smartphone

There are rumors flying around that suggest that Microsoft is in the process of developing a new smartphone that would utilize the NVIDIA Tegra processor. Microsoft is hoping to increase sales by showcasing improved performace. The NVIDIA Tegra processor in question is the APX 2500 and it has the capability to show videos in 720p [...]

Fake Zune Ad leaves people speechless

I found this fake advertisement for the Microsoft Zune, and well, you should see it for yourself. It literally left me speechless. Check it out and let us know what you think. (Note: Microsoft and Zune have no affiliation with this commercial)

- Geoff
[Source: Gizmodo]

Microsoft confused about Windows 7 sticker

When Windows Vista was first released, it came with so many distinct stickers to dictate compatilibity: Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, etc. There were so many editions of the Windows Vista operating system that it became too convoluted and consumers got confused about all the editions. [...]