Who knew you could use Microsoft Excel to create incredible drawings? Well, apparently these five artists did, and they’ve mastered the craft to say the least. Continue reading to see them all.
It’s official, Microsoft has discontinued their Kin phone lineup due to poor sales. Microsoft says that they are integrating the “KIN team with the Windows Phone 7 team, incorporating valuable ideas and technologies from KIN into future Windows Phone releases.” For those who have no idea what Kin is, continue reading for a hands-on video. Click here for first picture in gallery.
We’re learning this afternoon that Microsoft’s Kin line, for all practical purposes, is riding off into the sunset just a few short weeks after its release.
[via Engadget – PhoneArena]
Similar to Google suggestions, Microsoft is also offering the service for their Bing search engine, which provides users with a drop-down menu of questions or phrases that they might be looking for. Continue reading to see some of the funniest and geekiest examples.
Kudo Tsunoda — the Microsoft Kinect creative director — made an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to demonstrate just how far the system has come since its prototype days. He teams up with Miranda Cosgrove for some rafting and challenges Jimmy Fallon to hurdles. Video after the break.
[via Kotaku]
Sure, you’ve probably seen most, if not all, of these funny Windows error messages at one time or another, but Microsoft Mike and Same have decided to read them all for your listening enjoyment. Videos after the break — language is not work safe.
The Microsoft Kinect, previously known as Project Natal, is now official. During the pre-E3 Microsoft press conference last night, there were several demos shown, “ranging from Star Wars to tiger petting, the Kinect interface to the Dashboard.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Naturally a holiday release is expected, to give the Xbox 360 a nice sales boost, but we’re hearing price rumors as high as $150.
According to Microsoft, the Bing Cashback Program will be discontinued, effective July 30th, 2010. However, “you can redeem all of your earned cashback savings consistent with the cashback terms and conditions and access the Bing cashback customer support system through July 30, 2011.” Continue reading to see a video on how to take advantage of the program’s last days.
Ever wonder why some Windows programs seem to crash your computer more often than others? Or, why the annoying paper clip pops up when your least expect it? There’s an app for that…ok not really, but rather a fan-made “Hidden Settings” page that can not be edited, thanks to Microsoft.
[via Tech World]
Bill Gates appeared on Larry King Live yesterday and talked about his friend Steve Jobs, the iPad, and even Facebook. You’ll be glad to know that Bill and Steve “enjoy sparring with each other.” Video after the break.
My favorite bit is from his father, William Henry Gates, Sr., however. On Facebook and Twitter: “I’m really embarrassed. I’m just not into that.”
[via Gizmodo]
