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Microsoft Shows Us The Power Behind It’s Cloud Services (Data Center Video Tour)

August 8, 2011 No Comments

This Microsoft made video shows off the power behind some of Microsoft’s services like Xbox Live and Bing. If you have about 10 minutes to spare and are interested in where all this great information is stored  – you should definetly take a look at this great video. “This video will provide a deeper look […]

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Xbox Live Indie Game Devs Soon to Bring Quality Games To The WP7! Part I: Games In The Works

August 6, 2011 1 Comment

I’m one in particular who likes to see the uprising of all who are deemed as “The underdog”. Windows Phone is at the starting point when it comes to the mobile market and because they are newer they are simply forgotten or ignored. The day is coming for an uprising for the mobile phone user, […]

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Microsoft In Talks to Purchase Hulu – Hulu on WP7?

July 2, 2011 No Comments

We just recently witnessed Microsoft buy video communications giant Skype. From that we have heard Microsoft say that Skype will be integrated with everything including Windows Phone 7 and Xbox. Now we hear that Microsoft may be in talks to purchase the media heavy hitter – Hulu as well. This would be a huge pick […]

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Mango: Closer Look at the Games Hub

June 25, 2011 No Comments

Recently Microsoft has detailed the many changes coming the the games hub in the Mango update. It has gone through a major transformation and come this fall both the Windows Phone and Xbox will share the same look and feel. The following is a detailed overview by the Windows Phone Team.   Improved Collection view […]

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Major Nelson’s Famous Weekly Xbox Live List Now Includes WP7

June 23, 2011 No Comments

Xbox’s Major Nelson has been a staple in the Xbox community for as long as I can remember. For years now he has published a weekly activity list determining what has been bought and played more on the Xbox for the week. Now for the first time this publication includes Windows Phone. Windows Phone 7 Top LIVE […]

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Xbox Finally Promoting Windows Phone Properly – Get Your Avatar WP7 Item [video]

June 9, 2011 No Comments

Finally a really good Xbox 360 promo regarding Windows Phone 7. Not only do they put your avatar into the promo but you also get to test drive Windows Phone 7 and keep a WP7 item for your avatar. To get the Windows Phone for your avatar, please follow the directions in the video. This […]

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New Poll: What Do You Use The Most on Your Windows Phone?

June 3, 2011 No Comments

There are so many different things you can do with your Windows Phone. Some use it primarily like portable gaming system (like my son does). Some use it as their primary access to business applications and features like outlook and office. Some might just have purchased the Windows Phone as a natural progression to their old […]

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Windows Phone to Get IPTV Through Xbox Live Diamond?

June 3, 2011 No Comments

E3 is closing in on us real fast and Microsoft usually has really big XBOX related announcements set up for the event. There is a huge rumor going around that Microsoft will be introducing a new Xbox Live plan called Xbox Live Diamond. The rumor also adds that Diamond will include a cable like IPTV […]

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Microsoft Buys Skype! Bonus? Qik (Video Sharing)

May 12, 2011 No Comments

So by now everyone know that Skype has been purchased by Microsoft for billions of dollars. Everyone has their own feeling behind the deal, which is bound to happen since it involved all that cash. I absolutely love the move Microsoft made to purchase Skype. Was it expensive? yes it was. I believe, going that […]

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Microsoft Confirms Skype Acquisition

May 10, 2011 1 Comment

Earlier today we had an article about Microsoft and Skype being in negotiations for Microsoft to acquire Skype. In a few short hours we are actually able to confirm that news. Microsoft has  confirmed the rumor on their site through an official press release:   REDMOND, Wash., and LUXEMBOURG – May 10, 2011 – Microsoft Corp. […]

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Nokia Lumia 900 Launching Early 2012 in the US With Tango (Specs)

  BGR has inside information regarding Nokia’s launch of Windows Phones in the US. With this comes new that...

Early Cyber Monday Deal: HTC Titan at Best Buy For Free

Trying to get your hands on an HTC Titan? Best buy has it right now for $0 – thats...