Microsoft’s new wireless display adapter will allow devices that run Windows 8.1 and Android 4.2.1 to connect to HDTVs, monitors and projectors. Stream movies, view personal photos, or display a presentation on a big screen – all wirelessly. The device uses Miracast® technology, so you’re not limited to certain apps or content streaming; you can… Continue reading Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
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Goodbye Windows XP (2001-2014)
Microsoft decided to pull the plug on Windows XP on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. The operating system will no longer receive the official support from the software company. Originally released in 2001, Windows XP received extended support long after the typical 10-year cycle that most Microsoft products receive. It is recommended that users should stop using the operating system… Continue reading Goodbye Windows XP (2001-2014)
Coca-Cola Dance Vending Machine
Coca-Cola utilized Microsoft’s Kinect technology in its vending machine to engage with customers and build their brand South Korea. The Coke dance vending machine has a built in sensors and webcams recognize human interaction. The vending machine challenges people to replicate dance moves from the Korean boy band 2PM being played on the machine in exchange for soda. The… Continue reading Coca-Cola Dance Vending Machine
Gloves Turn Sign Language Into Speech
What a brilliant idea! A group of Ukrainian students have invented a sensory gloves that work with an app to turn sign language into automated speech. The Enable Talk project won first place ($25,000 grand prize) at Microsoft’s Imagine Cup 2012 this week in Sydney, Australia. Students on the winning Team QuadSquad — Anton Stepanov, Anton Posternikov, and Maxim Osika — beat… Continue reading Gloves Turn Sign Language Into Speech
Microsoft Office Coming to iOS and Android in November
Microsoft is planning to release the company’s full Office suite for both iOS and Android this fall, a new report says. The date matches closely to when the company is expected to release Windows 8 and the new version of Office. According to Boy Genius Report, that both the iOS and Android versions will be the… Continue reading Microsoft Office Coming to iOS and Android in November
Microsoft’s Vision Of The Future
 The video, titled Productivity Future Vision, Its microsoft‘s vision of what might plausibly look like five to ten years in the future. Microsoft sees touchscreens and holographic displays dominating our daily experiences. Flat surfaces of any kind are transformed into useful, interactive displays as well. Watch how future technology will help people make better use… Continue reading Microsoft’s Vision Of The Future
Bill Gates Mugshot
This classic mugshot of Bill Gates the Chairman and CEO of Microsoft was take after he was arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1977 for running a stop sign and driving without a license (two years after the founding of Microsoft). The details of the arrest are sketchy and have been lost over time.
Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 9
Back in August 2010 I posted about Internet explorer 9 (IE9) and now its finally out in beta and RC stage, and will be available for download in 30 languages at beautyoftheweb.com. The Web browsing software will be available free online, hoping to fend off recent challenges by Firefox and Google Chrome. “Things are about to change,” Microsoft corporate vice president Dean… Continue reading Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 9