MIX 2011 is underway as we previously reported and day two has proved to be a delight for researchers, enthusiasts and developers alike. Kinect for Windows SDK beta has finally been announced and downloads would begin, as expected, on may 16.
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Microsoft Release of Kinect SDK for Windows Imminent
The Xbox Kinect peripheral truly has amazing potential which has been proved by hacks performed on it by many individuals. So naturally there were speculations, specially in the beginning of this year that whether Microsoft would be bringing Kinect support to the Windows platform.
How To Watch MIX 2011 Live Stream Online
MIX 2011 is well under way and already Microsoft has revealed Internet Explorer 10 Platform Preview 1 which is now available for download. Other happenings in the Microsoft world today include Windows 8 build 7850 leak. Nevertheless, if you can not be in Las Vegas to attend MIX 2011 on your own, here’s how to… Read more about How To Watch MIX 2011 Live Stream Online
Microsoft Windows 8 Build 7850 Leaks ! [Download]
MIX 2011 kicked off today and it looks like day one ended with a bang. Not only did Microsoft reveal Internet Explorer 10 Platform Preview 1, but as it turns out a rather early build of Windows 8 has appeared in the wild. Build 6.1.7850.0.winmain_win8m1.100922-1508 to be exact happens to be the last build that… Read more about Microsoft Windows 8 Build 7850 Leaks ! [Download]
Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac Service Pack 1 Available for Download
Microsoft has just rolled the first major service pack of Office 2011, as promised by Microsoft last week. This update brings fixes for critical issues and improves the security. New features include the ability to edit the existing messages in Outlook. Moreover, you can also redirect the message to a person with the replies delivered… Read more about Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac Service Pack 1 Available for Download
Microsoft Reveals Internet Explorer 10 Platform Preview
Microsoft released Internet Explorer 9 just about a month ago. Today, at MIX ‘11, Microsoft unveiled Internet Explorer 10 platform preview. This version of the browser is built on top of Internet Explorer 9, which included HTML5 support and hardware accelerated graphics capabilities. IE10 is said to support even more CSS3 standards, grid-layouts and gradients.
Windows App Store Screenshots Leak, Looks Similar to Mac App Store
In the recent past we have seen some screenshots of Windows 8 but this is the first time Windows App Store images get leaked. Chinese site cnBeta claims that these images are real and the Store will be shipped in the first public build of Windows 8. There are also reports that Windows App Store… Read more about Windows App Store Screenshots Leak, Looks Similar to Mac App Store
IE9 Has Just Been Released, Here Are Direct Download Links
Internet Explorer 9 public version is now available for download. Microsoft has just released the final, also known as RTM, build of Internet Explorer 9. All those users who have already installed IE9 beta or RC build can upgrade to final version via Windows Update while the other users who have IE8 or any previous… Read more about IE9 Has Just Been Released, Here Are Direct Download Links
iTunes 10.2.1 Released, Bugs Fixed and Performance Improved
iTunes 10.2 was released last week bringing some new features like Home Sharing and Sync support for iOS 4.3. Today Apple drops another minor update of iTunes which doesn’t include any new feature. In iTunes 10.2.1 many bugs are fixed and performance is enhanced to support the upcoming iOS 4.3 which will be released on… Read more about iTunes 10.2.1 Released, Bugs Fixed and Performance Improved
iTunes 10.2 Available for Download
After announcing iPad 2, Apple has released iTunes 10.2 for both Mac and Windows users. This release is mainly meant to support iOS 4.3 on iPad 2 which will be shipped on March 11. In addition to iOS 4.3 support, iTunes 10. 2 also brings improvements in Home Sharing.
Tips to Fix Bricked Windows Phone 7 After Applying Update
Yesterday Microsoft rolled out a small update to Windows Phone 7 devices. The main purpose of this update was to make the ground for first major WP7 OS (firmware) update, codenamed “NoDo” which is to be released in early March. However after applying the update many users, esp those having Samsung WP7 phones, reported that… Read more about Tips to Fix Bricked Windows Phone 7 After Applying Update
Nokia Windows Phone 7 Concept Images Hit the Web
Just look what we have got for Microkia users.. Microsoft and Nokia users! Less than 24 hours have gone by since Nokia’s CEO and Microsoft’s CEO shook their hands to bring a blend of Microsoft’s software and Nokia’s hardware but we already have some prototype images of next generation Nokia Phones, which will be empowered… Read more about Nokia Windows Phone 7 Concept Images Hit the Web
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 RC Available for Download
Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate to public. According to Microsoft’s claims, IE9 is the fastest browser with over 25 million downloads of the IE9 beta. Internet Explorer has been downloaded 1.5 times more than the IE8 beta in the same period of time.