June, 2013

Bing Translator releases an App for Windows 8

bing translatorIf you’ve used Bing Translator before, you’ll know it to be a simple and mostly effective method of getting a quick translation, either by inputting text or selecting portions or whole web pages for translation.  For sites like ours, who …

Images of Nokia “EOS” leaked from every angle

Nokia EOSIt seems as if everyone decided to break the NDA all at the same time, as today images of the alleged Nokia “EOS” – the Windows Phone 8 device said to come with a 41MP PureView camera – were leaked …

Are you excited for Windows 8.1?

WindowsWe’ve been using Windows 8 since it was first released to developers in September of 2011, but we have a confession to make.  Like many of you, we’ve shied away from the “Metro style” modern features of Windows 8 and …

More Microsoft restructuring news

New-Microsoft-LogoYesterday we mentioned an All Things D post with news that Microsoft is considering a broad restructuring, and today, Bloomberg News has more.  Both publications report that the plans are not final and may change, but Bloomberg’s report …

Nokia Lumia 925 passes all certifications in China

Nokia Lumia 925 has acquired all two certifications in China right ahead of launch on the China Unicom network this month. One of the certifications is CCC (China Compulsory Certificate), another is by TENAA regulator which is more …

Skype news: an update, and a more prominent role for Tony Bates?

skype updateSkype is in the news today with the announcement of a new updated version of Skype for Windows 8, which brings Enhanced HD Video support to Skype for Windows 8 in “selected scenarios”, according to a post on Skype’s …