Microsoft has developed a new touchscreen e Ink touchscreen keyboard panel that might be built into your next laptop or keyboard accessory for a tablet PC. The Microsoft DisplayCover is a peripheral cover designed for compact touch-enabled laptops. A tactile keyboard affords users with the comfort and ease of use provided by physical keys. A thinfilm e-ink display with a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Unveils Keyboard Cover with e-Ink Touchscreen
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Microsoft Apps Now Available on Samsung, LG, and Sony Tablets
Microsoft is on a rampage trying to woo companies to bundle their Office line of apps on all sorts of Android tablets.  They have been very successful ironing out deals with Samsung, LG, Sony, Haier, Positivo and Wortman.Officially Microsoft has signed deals with over 31 different companies to have Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive and Skype loaded on Android … [Read more...] about Microsoft Apps Now Available on Samsung, LG, and Sony Tablets
Is Digital Making Us Dumber?
Since the most recent advent of digital reading and ebook proliferation, the techno format has been blamed for a drop in reading comprehension scores among grade school students, developmental concerns over children's screen time, and even the overturning of a time-honored pricing and value structure within the publishing industry. With the abundance of content, ebooks have … [Read more...] about Is Digital Making Us Dumber?
Windows 10 Rumoured to Support Android Apps
There are few things a tech geek likes more than a good rumour, so news that Windows 10 devices (like smartphones, tables, and PCs) may be able to run Android apps is a rather exciting possibility. If we are lucky, this possibility will be confirmed at the upcoming Microsoft Build 2015 conference being held in San Francisco.We don't know much about how it would work or what … [Read more...] about Windows 10 Rumoured to Support Android Apps
Microsoft Turns Your Android Device Into Office Remote for Android
Multitasking is the name of the game these days, and nobody understands that as well as Microsoft. In support of those pursuits, Office Remote for Android turns your phone into the command centre via Bluetooth for desktop-based Microsoft Office 2013 and 2016 Preview programs (on Windows, Mac support is distinctly lacking at the moment).There isn't much to it, but there are … [Read more...] about Microsoft Turns Your Android Device Into Office Remote for Android
Microsoft Set to Deliver Unlocked Surface 3 LTE
Microsoft is full of surprises these days, the latest of which was delivered when their Surface team fielded questions during a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) session. Fans of the Surface tablet were curious whether there would be a model with 3G/LTE that wasn't locked to a carrier --the official answer to which was yes (though the timeframe given carried the typical Microsoft … [Read more...] about Microsoft Set to Deliver Unlocked Surface 3 LTE
Microsoft Announces Intel Atom-Powered Windows 8.1 Surface 3
Beginning in May there will be a new Surface 3 tablet in town, and this time it's a more affordable version of Microsoft's flagship Surface Pro 3. While the Surface Pro 3 floated on the high-end of tablet pricing starting at $799 USD, the new Surface 3 begins at a much lower $499 USD.Aimed at students and families, this new Surface 3 doesn't appear to sacrifice features … [Read more...] about Microsoft Announces Intel Atom-Powered Windows 8.1 Surface 3
Microsoft Wants You to Run Windows 10 on Your (Android) Smartphone
Fewer hardware manufacturers are making Windows-based smartphones, but apparently that isn't something causing Microsoft to lose sleep. Proving yet again that they are thinking outside of the box and interested in reinventing themselves, Microsoft is working on a ROM that will morph your Android smartphone into a Windows Phone 10 device.Just to be clear, this isn't a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Wants You to Run Windows 10 on Your (Android) Smartphone
MixRadio Music Service Enters Private Android Beta
Not since the early days of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) have users been so loyal to a platform in an attempt to retain the use of a single app. This is the case with MixRadio on Windows Phone; known as a popular music streaming service that recently made the move from being a Microsoft-owned property (by way of the pieces acquired from Nokia) to one belonging to Line. … [Read more...] about MixRadio Music Service Enters Private Android Beta
Apple’s “Surface-Killer” is Actually a New MacBook
There was more than a little speculation that suggested Apple may go after the same market currently being targeted by Microsoft's Surface tablet. Well Apple didn't exactly deliver on that during today's launch event, but they did release a new MacBook model that may not be a tablet --but it does further blur the line between function and portability.In a design dictated … [Read more...] about Apple’s “Surface-Killer” is Actually a New MacBook
Microsoft Oddly Excited Over Low-End Windows Phones
Generally the news coming out an event like Mobile World Congress is buzz-worthy and exciting, filled with cutting edge hardware and software solutions... but leave it to Microsoft to break the mould, and good on them! Some people would argue that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em (speaking specifically about high-end hardware manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei), but … [Read more...] about Microsoft Oddly Excited Over Low-End Windows Phones
Microsoft Introduces Foldable Universal Mobile Keyboard
It isn't very often that Microsoft creates a product that truly turns my head, but their introduction of a foldable keyboard at Mobile World Congress is a definite exception. While most of me wonders why people cling so desperately to the idea of having a physical keyboard for their touch-screen devices, another part has to admit there are occasions when having one would be … [Read more...] about Microsoft Introduces Foldable Universal Mobile Keyboard
Microsoft Delivers Numpad to Android Tablets for Excel
If you want to get in to a heated debate with a true nerd, ask them if they feel numpad is a true necessity for a keyboard (and let me advise you ahead of time to avoid the arrow keys argument entirely). Honestly though, if you do a lot of work with spreadsheets that numpad comes in pretty handy. Microsoft agrees, and so if you happen to have an Android tablet, there is a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Delivers Numpad to Android Tablets for Excel