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Foxtel on Xbox 360 now offers voice, gesture control
Subscribers to Foxtel on Xbox 360 can now control the service via voice and gesture controls, in addition to using their Xbox controller.
Nokia Lumia 900 for Optus in June, sans 4G
Nokia will soon release two new Lumia-branded Windows Phone models in Australia, with the Lumia 900 heading to Optus and the Lumia 610 to Boost Mobile and Vodafone.
Microsoft bolsters parental controls with Windows 8
Aiming to give parents the option of keeping an eagle eye over their children's computer use, Microsoft revamps its parental controls in a "monitor first" approach, which includes weekly reports.
Google bringing new smarts to search with Knowledge Graph
Google has built a 500-million-item database of people, places and things. Its content will be appearing in your search results starting today.
Windows 8 Metro apps freshen up for Release Preview
Several of Microsoft's Metro apps will sport changes when the Windows 8 Release Preview debuts next month, according to a report.
Microsoft readies NUads: ads that watch you watching them
Interactive NUads advertisements tied to the Kinect sensor will roll out in the US in Q2, Microsoft tells CNET. But will all other Kinect apps be as privacy-sensitive?
Microsoft sees augmented reality in tablets, phones, laptops
A newly published patent application from Microsoft takes the "Minority Report" concept and puts it in mobile devices.
SkyDrive and iCloud: Why choose?
Microsoft pitches its SkyDrive as superior to Apple's iCloud, but the reality is that most of us will use multiple cloud services.
Six scenarios where an iPad trumps a PC
TechRepublic's Jason Hiner has little use for an iPad, but he's pinpointed six areas where it's become people's preferred device, disrupting the PC market.
Microsoft cuts Media Center from Windows 8, courts users' ire
Microsoft's decision to charge extra for the Windows 8 Media Center and DVD playback is not sitting well with users, judging from responses to the company's blog.
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Preview | Software
Office 365
Office 365 is off to a good start, offering basic office suite tools most workers can pick up and use right away because of the familiar feel of Office products. 1
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Review | Computers
Microsoft Comfort Mouse 3000
The Comfort Mouse is a basic mouse option at a basic price. Nothing fancy, but nothing terrible, either.
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Review | Computers
Microsoft Express Mouse
Microsoft's Express Mouse is … just a mouse. Nothing fancy, nothing special and not really anything that allows you to express yourself.
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Review | Software
Internet Explorer 9
This is not only the best version of IE to date, but it will catapult Internet Explorer back into the thick of the browser wars. 17
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Review | Games
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with Transforming D-Pad and Play and Charge Kit
The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with Transforming D-pad is a must-have for 360 gamers who demand a precise D-pad response. 2
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Review | Games
Hydro Thunder Hurricane
This aquatic arcade racer is fun, fast-paced and features fantastically varied courses to compete on.
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Review | Games
Snoopy Flying Ace
Snoopy Flying Ace is a great arcade flight sim that packs in a lot of action at a low price.
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Review | Games
Kinectimals
The minigames are shallow and repetitive, but Kinectimals is too lovable to stay mad at for long.
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