The future is Nii: Nintendo’s president looks to the future of Nintendo hardware beyond Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo' gaming machines need help. The Nintendo 3DS is selling well, but its games are not. Meanwhile the Nintendo Wii U is struggling. Company president Satoru Iwata explains how Nintendo is altering its hardware development to tackle these challenges.
Turn any Windows 8 laptop into a touchscreen with the Targus Touch Pen
The new Targus Touch Pen gives laptops running Windows 8 the power of touch.
Microsoft announces $70 student discount for Windows 8 Pro upgrade
Starting February 1, college students can get Windows 8 Pro for 35 percent less than the regular price. Thanks, Microsoft!
Acer president says Windows 8 was a sales flop, but is that Microsoft’s fault?
Acer President Jim Wong said that fourth-quarter shipments of Windows 8 computers paled in comparison to Chrome-based ones. But the numbers may not tell the whole story.
The Life and Tiles of a Windows 8 Convert: Sometimes, I hate being an early adopter
In the seventh edition of Life and Tiles, Andrew begins to tire of how difficult it is to be an early adopter. Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 are still missing the apps and features of Apple's ecosystems. Will it drive him mad?
The Life and Tiles of a Windows 8 Convert: So, I bought a Surface tablet
Despite being somewhat up in the air over Windows 8 in general, Andrew dives deeper into the world of Microsoft and purchases a Surface RT in this week's Life and Tiles of a Windows 8 Convert.
Should you accept Atom in your next PC?
Intel's Atom processor has re-appeared in tablet and convertible PCs. Should you buy a device powered by Atom, or is the chip best left to rest in netbooks?
Microsoft increases Windows 8 Pro price from $40 to $200 starting February 1
The special introductory price for Windows 8 upgrades will no longer be in effect starting February – and the upgrades' permanent pricing is not exactly wallet-friendly.
Hands on with the Vizio 11.6-inch tablet featuring Windows 8
Vizio's first Windows 8 tablet PC is impressive, but suffers from some of the same drawbacks as the company's laptop PCs.
Turn any Windows 8 device into a touchscreen (of sorts)
Turn any Windows 8 device into a touchscreen with this new peripheral.
Windows Phone ‘coming soon’ to Sprint – it’s about damn time
Sprint will - finally - join the other three major U.S. carriers and offer Windows Phone devices.
The Life and Tiles of a Windows 8 Convert: How the Yoga broke me
Andrew finally gets his hands on the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13, but his first venture into Windows 8 turn sour fast as hardware problems plague the convertible laptop.
Vizio’s first Windows tablet makes debut with 11.6-inch screen
The first Windows 8 tablet made by Vizio has made its debut. The Vizio Tablet PC will pack a punch with an AMD processor and a 1080p display that will make the most of the sizable 11.6-inch screen.
Acer embraces Windows 8 and launches six new products, including two tablets, using Microsoft’s latest OS
Acer has launched a series of touchscreen Windows 8 machines, including two tablets, two ultrabooks and two desktop all-in-ones.
Why won’t my email work in Windows 8’s Mail app?
So you've upgrade to Windows 8 and are now wondering why your email isn't working in Windows 8's Mail app? We know why, and we also know how to help.
Microsoft will allow mature games in the Windows 8 Store afterall
The Windows 8 Store's guidelines prevent UK video game publishers from selling many of their most popular games through Microsoft's new service. On the new operating system's launch day, Microsoft said it would ease ratings restrictions, but it may be some time before changes take effect.
What I love and what I hate about Windows 8
Radical design changes mean there is both plenty to adore in Windows 8, and plenty to abhor.
Microsoft Xbox 360 update comes to all, introducing disruptive changes
Microsoft completed its week long roll out of the new Xbox 360 dashboard on Tuesday, preparing its console business for the Friday release of Windows 8. Changes to the interface might not please users, though.
Why Microsoft wins even if Windows 8 flops
Windows 8 can "fail" and Microsoft will still be laughing all the way to the bank.
Acer joins the Windows 8 party with touchscreen Aspire notebooks and ultrabooks
Acer has announced a range of new Aspire V5 and M5 Windows 8 machines, including touchscreen notebooks and ultrabooks.
Which type of device is best for Windows 8?
By turning the traditional mouse-and-keyboard paradigm on its head, Windows 8 will open the door for a diverse array of new devices, and retooled old ones. But which will work best?
How will Windows Phone 8 change EA’s place in mobile gaming?
Electronic Arts pledged its support to Windows Phone 8. What does Microsoft's new mobile platform mean for one of gaming's big publishers?
Microsoft talks “new Xbox” as Xbox Windows games surface
A Microsoft executive publicly mentions the Xbox 720 on the same day its revealed that Windows 8 will come with Xbox-branded games.
Cut the ribbon: Why Microsoft needs a fresh start with Windows 8
Microsoft has decided to integrate the Ribbon UI into Windows 8, making the legacy area of the OS more complicated as it tries to simplify it in others. Can Microsoft successfully pull Windows in two opposite directions?
Windows 8 features explained: What’s new and how it works
Microsoft has taken the lid off of Windows 8, a radical departure from the last 15 years of Windows operating systems. We go in depth and dissect everything we've learned about Microsoft's gamble thus far.
Are Ultrabooks an epic failure?
Intel has been banking on ultrabooks to re-ignite PC sales, but PC sales remain flat, and Ultrabook sales are far below expectations.
PixelSense: The not-so-secret advantage of the Microsoft Surface tablet
Microsoft’s new Surface tablet has one hardware secret the company has been playing close to the vest: a unique optical glass screen that can actually “see” what you put on it.
Intel woos Apple, plans Windows 8 ‘hybrid’ tablets for November
Intel has big plans. An anonymous source claims that more than a dozen Intel-based Windows 8 devices will be released in November: some tablets, some laptops, and some 'hybrids.' After that, the chipmaker plans to court Apple.
Microsoft abandons Windows Live branding in Windows 8
As Microsoft continues to finish up work on Windows 8 for a projected Fall 2012 release date, the company is leaving behind a familiar brand in favor of continuity across devices.
Cleanup in aisle sex: How app stores are censoring smut
Microsoft is working to scour Windows Phone Marketplace of apps that contain sexually-oriented images or content. Why the change...and what might it mean for Windows 8?
Photos: Microsoft’s last (and worst) CES keynote
Microsoft ends its current run of CES appearances in a keynote featuring Ryan Seacrest and a "tweet choir."
Hands-on: Tobii and Windows 8 Gaze interface
CES 2012 - Tobbi shows off its eye-tracking technology for Windows 8 Gaze interface.
Acer will continue developing tablets, despite struggles
Acer's founder has reiterated the company's dedication to the tablet market, despite low sales.
Microsoft announces Picture Passwords for Windows 8
While the security of personal computers and mobile devices is always a priority for most consumers, Microsoft is taking password protection to the visual level with picture gestures.