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Ballmer on poor Windows Mobile execution: “This will not happen again”
At the Microsoft hosted Venture Capital Summit yesterday, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer discussed Windows Mobile 7, and opined on the fact that it still hasn’t been released. Acknowledging that they’ve screwed up, Ballmer noted that the entire Windows Mobile 7 team has been revamped. “We’ve pumped in some new talent”, Ballmer was quoted as saying, […]
Continue reading...So this is what a Microsoft Windows 7 Launch Party looks like [Video]
Thursday, September 24, 2009
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I think I have a problem. I can’t stop looking at Microsoft’s atrocious Windows 7 launch party videos. They’re just so bad I can’t stop watching. By now, I’m sure you’ve all seen Microsoft’s video guide on how to throw your own Windows 7 launch party, but there are also a few videos of what […]
Continue reading...Windows 7 launch party infomercial is the worst Microsoft idea of all time!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
In anticipation of the release of Windows 7, Microsoft is attempting to drum up support and excitement by having consumers throw Windows 7 launch parties at their homes. And because people don’t really know how to throw a party, Microsoft released a video to guide them along the way. Seriously. To be honest, when I […]
Continue reading...Are these Microsoft’s rumored “Pink” phones? [Photos]
Thursday, September 24, 2009
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Gizmodo has the scoop on Microsoft’s rumored “Pink” products, which reportedly will be Microsoft branded smartphones. The first photo purports to be of a phone codenamed “Turtle” while the second photo purports to be of a phone codenamed “Pure.” Hmm, kinda looks like a oddly shaped Palm Pre. Let’s check out the Pure. Okay, your […]
Continue reading...Is this Microsoft’s new tablet?
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Fresh off reports that Microsoft was working on its own version of a tablet comes this seemingly mega scoop from Gizmodo which purports to show not just photos of the tablet, but a pr demo of how the device might actually work. The device is called Courier, and it’s not really a tablet per se, […]
Continue reading...Microsoft reportedly luring away Apple retail employees
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Microsoft’s planned retail store initiative will soon get underway with stores in Scottsdale, Arizona and Mission Viejo, California scheduled to open up for business later this fall. Reports of Microsoft’s plans to enter the cutthroat world of retail first surfaced in early February, and since then, Redmond has seemingly been copying the Apple retail playbook […]
Continue reading...Microsoft has iPhone competitors and its own version of a tablet in the works
Monday, September 21, 2009
In a slight change of pace, the Apple rumor mill seems to be on hiatus while the rumors emanating from Redmond seem to be heating up. 9to5Mac got things started this weekend with a report that Microsoft is planning to release 2 iPhone competitors in 2010. Both phones will reportedly be slider-based, and rooted in […]
Continue reading...Shoppers in Microsoft’s “Laptop Hunter” ads had no idea they were filming for Microsoft
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Microsoft’s Laptop Hunter commercials, which typically take jabs at Macs for being too expensive, often generate a surprising amount of controversy. Almost immediately after a new commercial hits the air, the Apple blogosphere (ourselves included) has been quick to jump up and point out any factual inconsistencies or even continuity goofs that are readily apparent […]
Continue reading...Why Microsoft’s Zune HD strategy is too little too late
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
In a recent interview, Zune marketing manager Brian Seitz discussed the Zune HD strategy and whether or not it was concerned with the new camera equipped iPod Nano’s. Q: Are you concerned about competing with new iPods with cameras built in? A: The more things like that that make their way into these devices that […]
Continue reading...Zune HD officially launches today, with app strategy as scattered as ever
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Microsoft’s answer to the iPod Touch, the Zune HD, officially went on sale today across the country in two flavors. A black 16GB version will retail for $219 while a platinum 32GB version will retail for $289. Apple, for the record, isn’t selling a 16GB iPod Touch anymore and its 32GB model sells for $300. […]
Continue reading...Microsoft hires fashion designers to create wallpapers for Windows Phones
Monday, September 14, 2009
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This almost seems straight out of The Onion. Liz Sloan, of the WindowsTeamBlog, writes: Fashion Week is in full swing in New York City this week, and today, we’re excited to announce five designer themes created just for Windows phones. The themes, which include custom palettes and wallpapers, were designed by some of today’s hottest […]
Continue reading...Head of Zune Marketing quits 2 weeks before Zune HD launch
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
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The Zune HD will hit stores next Tuesday, but missing from the mix will be Chris Stephenson, the head of marketing for Zune products, who recently left Microsoft to take a top marketing position at Interscope Geffen A&M Records. Seeing as how the Zune hasn’t exactly taken the world by storm, it’s not like Stephenson […]
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Friday, September 25, 2009
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