Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000
As you can certainly see from Blast's "Holy Mouses" coverage of like a dozen mice this fall, there are lots of good choices out there in the input device world. Just not this one.
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
With Microsoft and Razer joining forces to produce their Habu mouse, that really leaves two major companies fighting it out in the world of computer mice, specifically hardcore gaming mouses.
The Logitech ...
Microsoft BlueTrack Explorer Mouse
I may finally have found a replacement for my Dell optical mouse. I've been shipped two dozen mouses over the last couple years, and I always go back to my old wired Dell default special.
Why? Simplicity, c...
Microsoft: IE losing ground, Vista can’t get off it
Microsoft is losing ground after Internet Explorer lost seven percent of its hold on the web browsing market in the last year. This adds to the pressure of Windows Vista, which is only used by less than 15 perc...
E3 2008: Atari steps up to the plate, swings and scores big
It's been a hard past few years for Atari, but they have come back strong and it only seems like they're coming on stronger. They came to this year's E3 to say ‘Hey, we're not out of this business,' and they said it well.
E3 2008: Microsoft: Everything Else
Microsoft is to release a line-up of fresh twists on old classics and other new titles for the Xbox 360.
E3 2008: Square Enix gives release dates for last year’s line-up
“I saw with my own eyes that the Xbox continues to bring together players from around the world while constantly welcoming new friends into the gaming community,†said president of Square Enix, Yoichi Wada. “Since the launch of the Xbox 360, we the Square Enix Group have been building a strong partnership with Microsoft. Our aim is to provide a new generation of entertainment to the gaming community of Japan, North America and Europe.â€
A new face for the Xbox 360
Microsoft is introducing, for the first time, and entirely new interface for the Xbox 360, and are making some serious additions.
“[We are going to be] greeted by entirely new interface and dashboard,†said John Schappert, corporate Vice President of Xbox Live software and services. “[We are] creating a brand new Xbox through the magic of software.â€
Who needs a videostore when you have the updated 360?
Microsoft wants to prove that the Xbox 360 can last. In doing so, it is, intentionally or unintentionally, revolutionizing the console system. Starting this fall, the 360 is no longer just a machine for gaming. It is an entertainment system.
E3 2008: Microsoft’s Big Four
Microsoft's E3 2008 press conference was all about the games this year. Sure, they talked about the new 360 interface they have in the works, but there was no talk about price cuts or a wireless motion sensor or any of the topics that the Wall Street Journal had leaked ahead of time. Instead, Microsoft senior Vice President Don Mattrick spend his time talking about what games the XBox has in store for us. Here are their big four games they have slated for release.
Final Fantasy XIII: NOT only for the PS3
In the startling final announcement at Microsoft's E3 press conference today, Microsoft and Square Enix unveiled a much suspected fact: Final Fantasy XIII will be released on the Xbox 360 simultaneously with its release on the Playstation 3.
Microsoft opens up, shares secrets
In what is being called a "major shift in the company's business practices," Microsoft announced in a conference call Thursday that it would open up and share some of its business secrets with other software companies, including its competitors. [...]
Activision trademarks “DJ Hero”
For those about to rock -- we salute you. And for those who aren't, Activision is cool with that too.
Tradmork reported that Activision, makers of the highly successful Guitar Hero series have recently filed...
Yahoo! rejects Microsoft offer
Yahoo! rejected Microsoft's $44.6 billion buyout offer.
On February 1 Microsoft announced a proposal to acquire all the outstanding shares of Yahoo! common stock for $31 per share, two-thirds more than it wa...
Microsoft offers to buy Yahoo! for $44.6 billion
Microsoft announced Friday their decision to offer to buy Yahoo!, taking all outstanding shares for $31 each in what would be a monster $44.6 billion deal. It would be a 62 percent bonus to shareholders holding...
Bill Gates’ hilarious, fitting CES video
You can watch the whole CES keynote address here. Also Gizmodo has a better quality video than most.
Bill Gates put together a funny, fitting farewell video starring Matthew McConaughey, Brian Williams, ...
Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse
The Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse is the most complicated consumer computer input device ever made. It's also one of the best.
It's a mouse, designed for gaming, that Microsoft says was inspired by the Master C...
Guitar Hero III
Guitar Hero III came into the world with a large reputation to live up to. For months, gamers have been waiting to get their hands on the newest hit in the Guitar Hero franchise. It represents one of the best p...
