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.

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.

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.

Its not fathomable that anyone doesn’t know what Angry Birds are, but there is a chance you haven’t been able to take part in this avian-hurling action-extravaganza, because you didn’t have a compatible device. But that’s over now, atleast for Windows XP and Windows 7 based PC’s. Angry Birds are continuing their plan of world domination by introducing a free version for Windows. Read on for how you can get your hands on a free copy.

Microsoft is urging users to not use its outdated Internet Explorer 6 browser anymore and asks everyone to ask their friends not to use it either. To all website owners, Microsoft wants you to put a notification if a user lands on your site using IE6 to update their browser.  Read on for the download links.

Microsoft has released the first official service pack for Windows 7 and the Windows Server 2008 R2. This is an important update that includes previously released security, performance, and stability updates for Windows 7. Read on more about what it delivers and the download link.