Only furthering the argument that the only thing PCs are good for is looking at porn, Microsoft just released a new commercial for Internet Explorer 8, emphasizing the feature that allows you to hide your browser history. It’s not for the weak-stomached.
A little breakfast-time browsing, I see. That’s sick. I have to give it to Microsoft though, this video is extremely share-worthy, only increasing it’s chances of going viral and boosting downloads (if that’s even possible anymore). It has already been Twittered about thousands of times!
So many questions about the Xbox Project Natal, which was announced at E3 yesterday. The interactive video game goes one-step beyond the Wii by allowing you to play video games without the use of ANY controller. Literally, all you have to do is move around.
It looks awesome – if it is truly quirk-free – but I’ll have to see it to believe it. My first question is – what happens when the family dog runs in front of you, or when your annoying roommate tries to mess up your high score? Too bad? And what happens when you can’t get the damn thing to do what you want it to do? It just seems like it would be full of annoyances. But then again, I’m a control freak.
It’s more than just games, though. You can also choose and watch movies, shop, video chat with friends, and scan your skateboard, according to this demo video.
No word yet on when this will be released or how many bones it will cost, but speculation says by the end of the year we shall know. Maybe in time for Christmas?
P.S. Two Microsoft posts in a row. This doesn’t happen often.
The identity theft stuff may be making feel a little like running and buying a Lipstick Stun Gun in every color, but the show must go on. Back to reality.
Happy early Christmas! Looks like PC users who have been drowning in Vista for the past few years will finally be getting that much anticipated upgrade, just in time for the holidays. Microsoft announced this week that they will be releasing Windows 7 on Oct 22 pre-installed on new PCs as well as available for purchase.
Kind of an odd release date, seeing as they’ll just be missing the back-to-school super sales season, but industry analyst Roger Kay of Endpoint Technologies predicts Microsoft will offer free upgrades to Windows 7 on newly purchase machines beginning as early as August.
“The industry must be careful not to kill sales leading up to the introduction, and back-to-school is the first possibility of some relief in this market,” Kay said.
Of course this doesn’t affect me in the slightest, since I’ve gone all-Mac, but I’ve got to imagine PC users will be more than relieved. One can only hope Microsoft learned from their massive mistakes with Vista.
Will you upgrade? What version of Windows do you use?
Ooh la la. Microsoft is jazzing up the otherwise blasé Zune for the next generation model by including features such as a touch screen and a web browser.
The new device, named Zune HD, will also feature high-def video output that will allow people to play files through a docking station on HD televisions. The touch screen will use organic light-emitting diodes, which will not only produce better image quality, but improve battery life.
The Zune HD will be the first portable media player with a receiver for HD radio, so stations can transmit extra channels alongside regular broadcasts. It’ll be released this fall. No news on capacity or pricing yet!
The iPod still reigns supreme, but this is a nice improvement nonetheless.
I haven’t used Internet Explorer in oh, about 5 years, and I probably won’t again (ever), but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy this potentially viral video Microsoft released celebrating the launch of Internet Explorer 8.
This LOL-worthy video campaign takes us on a trip down Internet memory lane and features cameos from B-list comedians, web-celebs, and clips from classic viral vids and websites (hello, Chawlee Bit Me & the Hamster Dance!) Microsoft seems to be relying heavily on the influential power of social media to help promote IE8, and have even setup a website to encourage sharing.
In my opinion, this definitely beats the Bill Gates + Jerry Seinfeld #fail campaign last year. That being said, it doesn’t excuse the fact that the browser has been… le suck compared to Firefox.
-Accelerators, right-click functionality to map directions, translate words, email your friends and more.
-InPrivate browsing designed to shield your browser history (they say shopping, I say embarrassing Google searches/porn).
-Web Slices, which appears to be a “create your own iGoogle” via your toolbar.
-Search suggestions, self-explanatory yet helpful.
-SmartScreen, filters to protect you from potentially harmful websites.
Attention 18 and 19 year olds: You no longer have an excuse not to vote. As if it weren’t as easy as logging onto voteforchange.com, Microsoft has now enabled you to register to vote without even leaving the comfort of your gaming console.
In collaboration with rockthevote.com, Microsoft is giving Xbox 360® owners the ability to register to vote, participate in presidential polls, and voice their opinions to the presidential candidates.
“The Xbox LIVE community is active, vocal, and passionate,” said Marc Whitten, general manager of Xbox LIVE. “We’re thrilled to partner with Rock the Vote to make it easier than ever for youth voters‚Äîand our members‚Äîto register and be heard.”
So take a break from playing Rock Band or Half Life 2 and register to vote, dammit. I don’t even care who you vote for (as long as it’s not Sarah Palin ) – just take the time to educate yourself!
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