The most significant update to Microsoft's flagship product--the Windows operating system--in years is surrounded by controversy because of a backdoor feature the company included its latest version: Reports of a kill switch that allows Microsoft to deactive or delete apps in Windows 8 has many technologists worried about whether it will tempt hackers to use the feature for malicious purposes, assuming they'll gain access to it.
Microsoft debuted the final beta version of its new operating system, the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. There's no date given for when the final version may launch, but Microsoft showed off some great new features at MWC 2012. Windows 8 is available for download now, and it runs best on tablet devices because of its inclusion of touchscreen technology. Windows is completely redesigned, and with it, interoperability between mobile devices and desktops is closer to reality.
Shares of Apple (NYSE: AAPL) spent most of Wednesday above the $500 billion market capitalization mark as they also sit a new record of $647.61.
There's so much new gadgetry coming out of the MWC 2012, it's easy to overlook some of the most popular and least expensive gear to debut, namely the apps. Microsoft has run away with the apps crown at this show because they used the conference to unveil the Windows 8 Consumer Preview software. Included in that release is the opening of the Windows 8 store, and the best new apps there are free during the duration of the preview.
Microsoft Corp opened up an incomplete version of Windows 8 for the public to download and test on Wednesday, looking to rev up excitement for its slick, new-look operating system which it hopes will restore its fading tech supremacy.
iPad is ready for its debut March 7, and one new device many will no doubt be comparing it to is Samsung's new Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet that debuted at MWC 2012. Both are unique, but two of their coolest features are the iPad's new OnLive Desktop app and the Note's digitizer stylus for writing notes and editing artwork.
Microsoft will soon be launching the Consumer Preview (beta) of Windows 8 in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012. has unveiled its latest version Windows 8 at California which consists of various upgraded features. The software giant will be gung-ho about proving to users that Windows 8 is really good not only on traditional laptops and desktops but also on touch-centric tablets and PCs. But before it does that, here's a quick look at what we know so far about the new OS.
Motorola is out in full force and ready to compete directly with Apple, or better yet, Siri in this matter. Apple released its iPhone 4S smartphone back in Oct. 2011 to much disappointment and fanfare. Despite the phone lacking key features and a decent hardware boost, one little lady came to the rescue to set the iPhone 4S apart from everything else out on the market. Her name is Siri. However, now Motorola is gunning for Siri with videos of its own test, which claims Android Voice Actions is m...
MWC 2012 is underway and although the Nokia PureView 808 has already stolen the show, our anticipation level for anything related to Windows 8 is still high. It was recently announced that a test version of the OS called Windows 8 Consumer Preview, would make its way to consumers on Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012. The full announcement should come at MWC along with a highlighting of the new features that never made it to the Developer Preview last year.
Nokia has launched its flagship Windows Lumia 900, HTC also came out with a great collection of Android phones for 2012: the HTC One X, the HTC One S and the HTC One V. Let us take a look at the specifications of the Nokia Lumia 900 and compare them to the HTC One X.
Shares of Apple (NYSE: AAPL) briefly rose Tuesday to push the company’s market capitalization to a record $501 billion. Later, the shares closed at a record $536.41.
For Steven Sinofsky, the stern but creative engineering manager who runs Microsoft Corp's flagship Windows division, February 29 is showtime.
For Steven Sinofsky, the stern but creative engineering manager who runs Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) flagship Windows division, February 29 is showtime. Sinofsky will preside over the public test release of the Windows 8 operating system, his biggest test.
Yahoo has demanded licensing fees from Facebook for use of its technology, the companies said on Monday, potentially engulfing social media in the patent battles and lawsuits raging across much of the tech sector.
A source revealed some of the 231 names that have been submitted for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, according to the Associated Press.
Chinese handset maker Xiaomi Technology is looking to raise more funds within the next year or two to boost production and sees revenue in the future coming from software applications rather than handset sales, the firm's president told Reuters on Monday.
Nokia has escalated the camera phone competition standard -- two levels above the next level - and has fired up the second day of MWC 2012 with the release of Nokia 808 PureView.
Apple again refrained from paying dividends, despite a huge amount of cash on its balance sheet and clamor from some stockholders.
Yang Long-san, Apple's nemesis in a battle over the iPad trademark in China, once strutted the expo halls with dreams of market dominance. His company, Proview, may now be in ruins and his most valuable asset a disputed trademark, but those dreams remain intact.
Warren Buffett, the head of U.S. investment company Berkshire Hathaway, said the firm had chosen his successor but did not identify the person.
Hedge funds' love affair with technology industry darling Apple Inc has rewarded some managers so far this year but half the industry, having been less savvy with its bets, is limping behind with subpar returns, new research from Goldman Sachs shows.
The Mobile World Congress 2012, world's biggest mobile industry conference to be held in Barcelona from Feb. 27, is expected to be the launch pad for a number of new devices and applications.
