Microsoft Corp unveiled its first new logo in 25 years on Thursday as it looks to unify its branding ahead of a clutch of new product releases this year.

The world’s largest software company is introducing a dash of color in its first logo redesign since 1987, using a new multi-colored square next to a plain rendering of its name, replacing its well-worn italic style logo.

Microsoft is rolling out its new Windows 8 operating system along with new Office and phone software this autumn, and is hoping the new logo unifies customers’ experience of the company, much like rival Apple Inc’s distinctive logo has for its consumers.

Sagi Haviv, who designed logos for the Library of Congress and Armani Exchange, thinks the logo simply isn’t distinctive enough. By opting for a simple array of four colored squares, Haviv says Microsoft missed a big opportunity.

“Because they’re so big they’re in a position to do something great,” he says. “And this unfortunately is not something great. And it’s because it’s a bit too generic.”
source: mashable

The software maker's tablets will be available only with Wi-Fi at launch, according to Bloomberg published on Friday, June 22, 2012 said.

According to the report, two people familiar with the matter who declined to be identified because the full specifications of Surface are not yet made public said that the device will be equiped with a Wifi short-range connection only. Connections to mobile phone networks will not be available, initially.

Ben Bajarin, an analyst at technology consulting firm Creative Strategies reportedly told Bloomberg that Microsoft‘s decision to use Wifi-only models may enable it to keep the costs of the device down. However, Bajarin also said that it “could curtail” Microsoft‘s efforts to promote the device as something that can be used anywhere and in any way.

Meanwhile, Carolina Milanesi, an analyst at researcher Gartner Inc. told Bloomberg that Wifi-only is not a limitation for Surface. Milanesi reportedly said that most tablet customers are still using the devices mainly at home where they have Wifi because of concerns about the cost of monthly data plans on mobile phone connections.

The report also said that Microsoft has already contracted with Pegatron Corp, a Taiwanese company that assembles Apple‘s iPhones, to manufacture the Surface.

Here the photo of American business magnate Bill Gates when he was a thirteenth years old.

As you can see Bill Gates watches his friend and future Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen typing on a teletype terminal at the Lakeside School in Seattle in 1968.

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Microsoft unveiled the Let it Snow website - looks so nice. IE10 Test Drive Demo

Microsoft offer a new HTML5 experience that makes the most of your PC hardware and the new touch capabilities in Windows 8.

In a post on the Internet Explorer blog, Microsoft reveals that users of Internet Explorer 10 in the Windows 8 Developers Preview with a compatible touch screen can actually touch the screen to wipe off the sign and reveal the message.

The site got a SnowflakesCount - from: auto, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000

Microsoft Officially Welcomes Skype! Microsoft has reveals their very own Skype site on Microsoft.com (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/skype/), but the download still links to the skype.com website.

According to Microsoft.

Skype is now part of Microsoft Together we will bring innovative technology to friends, families and colleagues everywhere. And now the future possibilities for our customers are even more exciting. We will enable more people to connect in more ways that transform and enhance their lives. And this is just the beginning.

Earlier Oct. 13, Microsoft announced it had offered, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq “MSFT”) has closed its acquisition of Skype Global S.à r.l. Negotiations of the definitive agreement under which Microsoft would acquire Skype, an Internet communications company, for $8.5 billion were led by investor group Silver Lake and the transaction was originally announced on May 10, 2011. Boards of directors of both Microsoft and Skype previously approved the acquisition.

Just Dance 3 is a upcoming music video game to be released on the Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, with Move and Kinect support respectively for the latter two. It is part of the Just Dance video game series published by Ubisoft. Just Dance 3 was announced shortly after the release of Just Dance 2 and will be released on October 11, 2011 worldwide.

Just Dance 3 is available for the Kinect, PlayStation 3, and the Wii, but this review only applies to the Kinect version.


Here the Top 40 tracks across a wide range of genres, Just Dance 3.
1.Tik Tok (Vinylmoverz Edit) Saphira
2. California Gurls (Rob Hilton Mix) [feat. Vivienne] Hit Factory
3. I Gotta Feeling (Alex Twister Rmx) Blockbusta
4. Alejandro (Full Rotation Club Edit) Suzette Melendez
5. Sin & Crime 2K11 (Lady XTCS Radio Gaga Edit) Booty Style
6. Sister Golden Hair (Angelo Grosso Mix) High Definition
7. Whiter Shade of Pale (Club Avengers Rmx) Inception
8. Run to You (Royal Deejays Rmx) Global Gigolos
9. Don't You Want Me (Electro Fireflies Dub) Mind & Moore
10. Kiss (Mardi Gras Sound Edit) Ministry of Funk
11. Who Let the Dogs Out (Calvin Cudos Jungle Book Edit) [feat. Rawr] Mumbo
12. Free (Dave Sinclair Electro Mix) Joyce Kidd
13. Big Shame (You Can't Handle Me) [Sirius Club Mix] {feat. Ayleen} Catch the Cat
14. Hide and Seek (Whatcha Say Club Edit) [feat. Matthew Kramer] Dance 2 Infinity
15. Another Day In Paradise (Stereo Love Rmx) Robyn Master
16. Tell the Truth (Bulletproof Workout Mix) [feat. Les Mieux] Nouveau
17. Studio 54 (Starborn Remix Edit) Beatrice Thomas
18. Short Dick Man (Dirty Sanchez Edit) [feat. Capri Moran] Notta Lotta
19. Stand By Me (No Glee Mix) [feat. Jazzy Lee] Vintage Soul
20. My Baby Just Cares for Me (DJ Saphire Americano Mix) Yolanda Del Mundo
21. Empire of State of Mind (Twilight Club Dub) [feat. Eclipse] Bond Girl
22. Dirty Girl (Eric Vendetta Airplay Version) [feat. Ratz Azz] Boom Pow
23. Welcome to My World 2011 (Funhouse Mix) Teenage Dream
24. Yippie Yeah (Low Down Hustlaz Edit) [feat. Myzelle] Bunch of Pussies
25. Pump Up the Jam (Rfn Electro Funhouse Rmx) Supershake
26. Sing Hallelujah (Ibiza's All Fedde Up Dub) [feat. Mona Rae] Membrane
27. Hot'n'Cold (Steve Osaka NRJ Airplay Version) DJ Groupie
28. Let's Dance (Inception Remix) Vinylmoverz
29. Le Freak (Twisted Disco Edit) [feat. Nashi] 54
30. I Wait for Your Hug (Fame Monster Mix) [feat. Billionaire] Leesha Loves
31. Whoomp! There It Is (Clubland Cut) Kings of Commotion
32. Say a Little Prayer (Gettin' Over You Mix) The 1,2,3,4s
33. Take a Chance11 (Total Party Dance Mix) Bad Romance
34. Flashdance (What A Feeling) [La Cascada Agua Dance Edit] Rod Bass & Heat Hunter
35. Just the Way I Feel (Kilu Radio Edit) [feat. Sarah R] Emma J
36. Out of Your Love (Rod Bass & Heat Hunter Edit) [feat. Kate Lesing] Dance Club
37. Speak & Spell (Agamemnon Project Avatar Rmx) Emhead
38. Fight for This Love (Dub Kontor Mix) Nanou
39. Over the Rainbow (Surfin' USA Hands Up Edit) Grid Girls
40. Unfaithful (Ultra Club Sounds Edit) De Lorean

Microsoft Touch Mouse makes navigating Windows 7 a breeze. Discover how its elegant design quickly handles everyday on-screen actions like scrolling, minimizing/maximizing, and docking with easy-to-learn finger gestures.

Hardware and the Design:
The mouse features rounded soft corners and a comfortable slope to rest your hand and wrist on. The surface of the mouse is made of matte plastic and features rows of raised dots and x’s. The rows outline the multitouch parts of the mouse surface. The bottom of the mouse features a shiny white plastic surface with quick access to the two AA batteries for the device. Microsoft has also created an area inside the bottom of the mouse to house the USB transceiver, presumably aimed at laptop users. Microsoft also ships a USB extension cable as part of the package to minimise any potential interference.
Microsoft has designed the mouse for ambidextrous use. Both left and right-handed users can operate it with ease. The mouse fits either hand comfortably. The Touch Mouse also features BlueTrack technology. The technology enables smooth tracking on most surfaces apart from clear glass or mirrors.

Setup:
Plugging in the micro-transceiver brings up a full screen instructional guide on how to use the mouse. The quick eight step guide teaches you how to use all the touch functions of the mouse, including hiding and showing windows, maximizing and minimizing, Aero Snap, and your back and forth buttons. The entire mouse uses gesture controls, except of course your left and right click buttons. For example, to minimize all your windows, you simply drag three fingers from the tip of the mouse in towards your palm, and reverse to reveal them all.



Pros and Cons:
Pros:

• Gestures are very easy to use
• Great look and feel, very comfortable to hold
• Works on any surface and has great precision

Cons:

• $79.99 MSRP for a mouse
• Not really intended to be a gaming mouse
• No middle click button

Price and Availability:
The Microsoft Touch Mouse is available in stores now and has an MSRP of $79.99, although I have seen it cheaper on some retail chains' web sites.

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