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Zune Pass Subscriptions Jumping Over to the UK?

Zune Pass Subscriptions Jumping Over to the UK?

Jul. 20 | For one lucky UK-based resident, the Zune Pass snuck up on him. As many of us out there know, the Zune HD isn’t available in the UK, and on the software side of things, neither is the Zune Software or Zune Pass. And while there may be plenty of...

Windows Phone 7 Technical Preview

Windows Phone 7 Technical Preview

Jul. 19 | Tensions must be high at Microsoft.  The recent embarrassment of the short-lived KIN project has left all eyes on Windows Phone 7 , not only to justify its own existence but also to legitimize the company’s place in the mobile ecosystem.  With...

Dual wired/wireless Xbox controller patent application spotted

Dual wired/wireless Xbox controller patent application spotted

Jul. 19 | Microsoft has applied for a patent on a dual-mode Xbox gaming controller that could seamlessly switch between wired and wireless modes mid-gameplay.  According to the documentation, the controller would not only be equipped to run either on batteries...

ASUS Bamboo U33 and U53 notebooks pack Core i5 and NVIDIA Optimus

ASUS Bamboo U33 and U53 notebooks pack Core i5 and NVIDIA Optimus

Jul. 19 | ASUS UK have outed a pair of new notebooks in their Bamboo series, with the U33 and U53 both clad in a mixture of brushed aluminum and “smoky-brown” bamboo.  The 13.3-inch U33 and 15.6-inch U53 each get an Intel Core i5-430M processor paired...

New Microsoft Xbox 360 Shortage In The UK | Geeky Gadgets

New Microsoft Xbox 360 Shortage In The UK | Geeky Gadgets

Jul. 19 | Microsoft [MSFT] recently launched its new Xbox 360 console here in the UK, and it seems that the new console has become popular amongst UK gamers as many stores are reporting that they have already sold out of the new Xbox 360. Read the rest here: New...

Foursquare in Talks With Major Search Engines [REPORT]

Foursquare in Talks With Major Search Engines [REPORT]

Jul. 19 | Foursquare’s co-founder Dennis Crowley claims the company is in talks with major companies in the search space, including giants such as Google, Microsoft and Yahoo. “Our data generates hugely interesting trends which would enrich search,”...

Windows Phone 7 Preview | Geeky Gadgets

Windows Phone 7 Preview | Geeky Gadgets

Jul. 19 | The guys over at Engadget have got their hands on a Samsung smartphone which features Microsoft’s [MSFT] new mobile OS, Windows Phone 7. From the looks of the photos and video, Windows Phone 7 looks pretty impressive, especially the UI … See...

11 Essential Online Resources for Consultants

11 Essential Online Resources for Consultants

Jul. 19 | This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. One of the keys to being a successful consultant is information — having...

10 Fun Microsoft Facts You Might Not Know

10 Fun Microsoft Facts You Might Not Know

Jul. 18 | Despite ever-increasing Mac sales, Microsoft’s still has an undisputed dominance over the computer industry. With such a vast presence, much has already been written about Microsoft: Its history, its products, even its former CEO Bill Gates. For...