Microsoft has announced that the Release Preview of Windows 8 will be made available during the first week of June. Its possible that this is the final product that we will be able to use come October. More after the jump.

Microsoft is all set to release its beta version of the next Windows operating system, which currently powers most of the world’s computers. The event is scheduled for 9:30 AM EST today morning at the Mobile World Congress, Barcelona. Keep reading for what we expect.

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.

Microsoft demoed Windows 8 on a Samsung Tablet on its Build conference recently, since then the blogosphere has been ablaze with reactions to whether people like it or hate it. Whatever it may be, this is the first version of Windows that people want to install not to get rid of annoyances from previous Windows but to see how it works. Keep reading for our in-depth take of “Windows 8 Developer Preview”.

Microsoft president of Windows division, Steven Sinofsky demoed the next Generation of Windows at the D9 conference. The first look at some of the reference platforms from AMD, Intel, ARM and NVIDIA showed a tile based interface reminiscent of Windows Phone 7 UI. The whole OS has been built from the ground up to be more touch friendly with the traditional desktop UI also available. Keep reading for the scoop and more pics.

Many Windows 8 rumors are making rounds these days, first were the login screenshots, then the pdf reader and immersive IE, the App Store and now we have an actual video of Windows 8 Metro UI based login screen. Read on past the break for the video.

Yes, we have another App Store coming up. This time its for Windows 8. Quite surprisingly its is called the “Windows App Store”. This new feature is believed to be in the works for Windows 8, but the screenshot appears in a Windows 7 theme. Keep reading for more screenshots.

Microsoft is definitely pushing Windows 8 for ARM devices, yes that means the Windows slates/tablets you always wanted. Within Windows now has the screenshots of Internet Explorer 9 using “Immersive” UI,that’s what Microsoft is calling its tablet interface. Read on for one more new feature of Windows 8 and more pics.