Amazing mockup of what a Metro Windows 8 could look like

Windows 8 development has been chugging along for quite a while now, and with new developer previews of the OS, things are looking a bit brighter every day, but being “good” isn’t enough. Windows 8 has gotta be the sexiest release to ever come out of Microsoft to hit the ground running, but in current developer previews, things still feel a bit Windows 7-ish. What could Windows 8 look like when it’s all said and done? We don’t know exactly, we sure hope it looks like this…

Microsoft stays mum on continued Xbox Live hack coverage, blames customers

When you’re the victim of fraud most people tend to think that they’re going to get immediate support to help remedy the issue. I mean c’mon, we’re talking money here! Y’know, the stuff that makes the world go round? Unfortunately, a quick resolution to this sorta of theft is as big a dillusion as thinking you’re going to feel right-as-rain upon arriving at the hospital after a horrific car crash. It’s just not going to happen, especially when you’re given the run-around. Specifically, after a stunning number of frauds being reported within the past week from Xbox Live, you’d think Microsoft would be ready with a band-aid at least, no? Sadly, so is not the case. In fact, their public statement reassures customers that there’s nothing going on beyond users being too lax with passwords and letting their guards down against phishing tactics. The facts say otherwise. — More after the break!

Windows Phone 7 handsets can be disabled with a single specific SMS text

If I didn’t already own an iPhone then I’d definitely be the proud owner of one of those snazzy Windows Phone 7 handsets. I mean, the only reason why I don’t have one right now is the lack of support it gets as a platform. Though with reports about a single line of text disabling phones from a distance I don’t envy those who do have one. — More after the break!

Windows 8 public beta hitting the streets in February

Windows 8 is a curious little bugger. It’s stuck in this middle-aged crisis where it’s not sure yet what it wants to be. It’s got the makings of the popular Windows Phone Metro theme, and yet when you select many of the apps they open up in what appears to be good ol’ Windows 7. While the new direction is refreshing, it’s a little saddening to see Microsoft taking it only half way… if even that. But if you’re curious to see what it’s all about and missed out on the developer’s beta, you can expect to get your hands on it in February. — More after the break!

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Microsoft releases Xbox dashboard update, available to everyone -- (Video)

At Dec 6, 2011

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Microsoft releases Xbox dashboard update, available to everyone -- (Video)

Tons of new features — probably more than ever seen in one single update since NXE first launched a few years ago. On top of loads of Kinect functionality, you also get TV options for subscribers of certain cable services across the globe. We won’t go into them here since the list is pretty extensive but Major Nelson has been kind enough to do that for us — seen HERE.

Windows Phone OS created in HTML5, allows you to try before you buy

We all know how the retail world works when it comes to “trying out” a new smartphone. You want to see how it feels, and how it works, but more importantly the OS that runs on-top of it, but more than likely all you’ll get is a dumb plastic model with a fake screen, and if you’re lucky, you may have a select working model to play with in-store. Microsoft decided to throw caution to the wind and re-create their Windows Phone OS in HTML5 for people to try out before they buy.

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Siri on iPhone 4s vs TellMe on Windows Phone -Video

At Nov 26, 2011

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Siri on iPhone 4s vs TellMe on Windows Phone -Video

When Siri arrived on the iPhone, the world sort of stood still for a bit, wondering if it would actually perform as advertised. I mean, the service that Apple bought (Siri) was pretty breathtaking to begin with, and on the iPhone it’s even better. TellMe is Windows Phone’s version of Siri, which was available way before Apple even announced Siri — you think Microsoft would have used that time to make it work properly.