Microsoft revealed the new logo for Windows 8 ahead of its consumer preview event to be held on 29th, February. Whether you call it redefined, dull or simply boring its the first time a logo re-design has generated such a huge reaction from the blogosphere as well as the general public. More after the break.
Its like they never learn, Microsoft India Store was hacked by a group called the Evil Shadow Team. Apart from temporarily gaining complete control over the website and showing the above image as the landing page, usernames, email addresses and passwords were stolen from several accounts and possibly the entire database of the web portal. Read past the break for more.
Yes folks, its that time of the year again, when speculations about the new iPad take over our lives. The iPad 3 might be released on Feb 24th(Steve Jobs’ birthday), Feb 29th or the first week of March. Speculations point to a Feb 29 release date. Read past the break, for what we know about the industry-ruling tablet as of now.
Facebook’s re-design of the photo-viewer is now rolling out to the masses. The design now incorporates a landscape orientation, with the comments and tag information moved to the right of the photo you are viewing. The maximum allowed image width is more than 900 pixels. In essence it allows users to scroll through more comments and respond to friends on the photo without leaving the page/profile they were on.
Google’s Chrome browser has won accolades from both power users and novice users alike. Understanding that Google has brought the Chrome browser to Android. Although it is currently in beta stage it shows promise and exhibits the same characteristics as its older sibling in terms of speed and simplicity. Keep reading for our impressions on Chrome browser for Android.
In a possible shuffle or otherwise Microsoft has lost two biggies within its ranks. The two people who have left Microsoft are Brandon Watson, head of developer experiences of the Windows Phone division and Stephen Toulouse, the Director of Policy and Enforcement for the Xbox LIVE service. Head past the break for more.
Nokia’s LTE yielding Windows Phone avatar the Lumia 900 is now available for pre-order at a Microsoft store near you. Although no official pricing has been mentioned, you can book it for a measly sum of $25. Its time to call up that cousin who lives near a Microsoft Store. Don’t wait-up, get a move on !
After months of speculation, Facebook has filed Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Facebook Inc. Although, an IPO was inevitable Facebook wasn’t under much pressure to release it just yet. The IPO reveals several numbers regarding the valuation of the company which is slated at around $100 Billion as well as current and previous earnings. Follow after the break for some number crunching.
