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Microsoft Focuses on “Immortal Computing” Concept

If the thought of sending e-mail from beyond the grave sounds a little too sci-fi, think again. Microsoft is working on a new technology that’ll let you send e-mails long after you’ve kicked the bucket. The project is being referred to as “immortal computing” and it’s a way of storing and sending data to future…

Tech News Louis Ramirez Jan 22

Microsoft Sending Zune to Fat Camp?

It looks like Microsoft is sending its portly player to fat camp. While updating folks on the Zune’s European launch, Zune marketing chief Chris Stephenson admitted that Microsoft is working on a new line of Zunes, including a thinner flash-based player. Stephenson also hinted at the release of a “truly Wi-Fi-enabled” Zune. What that means…

Tech News Louis Ramirez Jan 22

Microsoft Ultimate Wireless 7000 Keyboard Hands-On

As bloggers, the most important thing piece of equipment we use each day next to the computer and display itself is the keyboard. This is reason enough why we’ve been looking forward to the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop keyboard ever since it was called the Microsoft Ultimate Keyboard. https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-releases-wireless-entertainment-desktop-7000-200438 Despite losing its graphite grey look…

Tech News Jason Chen Jan 19

Gates: Sony Didn’t Know What They Were Doing

When Mercury news reporter Dean Takahashi spoke with Bill Gates at CES, the wide-ranging conversation turned to gaming, and Bill had a few harsh words for Sony and its cluelessness. When asked if any of Sony’s next-generation PS3 games would look better than the Xbox 360’s Halo 3, Gates replied: “No. They were going to…

Tech News Charlie White Jan 19

Vista UMPC Screenshots: Can a New OS Save Origami?

Aside from a few models, there haven’t been many UMPCs that have impressed us. The combination of high price and bulky looks have kept these “miniature” PCs from gaining any ground. But with Vista on the horizon, Microsoft has new plans for its UMPCs—plans it’s calling the Origami Experience. The Origami Experience is essentially… https://gizmodo.com/oqo-02-its-here-and-we-touched-it-perhaps-inappropria-226846…

Tech News Louis Ramirez Jan 17

Unboxed: The Microsoft “Stealth Bomber” Keyboard and Mouse

I’ve never seen a full featured keyboard this thin. Thin like an airplane wing, especially looking so as I hold it up against my window at twilight, making Zoooom noises.The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 is a shitty name for this Bluetooth KB and Mouse combo. It shoulda been named the Microsoft Stealth Bomber Keyboard…

Tech News Brian Lam Jan 16

Clippy The Phone Sex Girl (NSFW!)

Not exactly gadget-related, but this is the funniest thing we’ve heard all day. You like clippy? You will after you hear this. NSFW! Phone Sex Pranks [Thanks Gil!]

Tech News Jason Chen Jan 16

Microsoft eToilet: Zune Integration and Diet Guide

Microsoft had its own* “one more thing” moment at CES this year: the release of the eToilet! It integrates with the Zune as well as the contents of your colon to provide a truly unmatched bathroom experience. A 21-inch flat screen monitor is built into the toilet lid (for great justice, apparently) and it can…

Tech News Nicholas Deleon Jan 16

Chat Up the Ladies With Your Zune

Single, desperate, and own a Zune? Now you can chat up any lady within Wi-Fi range with naught but your Microsoft MP3 player. Just load up ChikaZune—a set of pictures with short phrases on it—and start sending them to that cutie at the next table. The phrases range from greetings (WAZZUP!), to questions (Where are…

Tech News Jason Chen Jan 15

Fix a Broken Xbox 360 with a Towel

You know, there is something funny about electronics sometimes. If you are an Xbox 360 owner it is likely that you have heard of the blinking red lights of doom. This is where the lights around the power button illuminate red meaning the 360 is done busted. Someone managed to fix this problem by doing…

Tech News Travis Hudson Jan 15

Hands-On: Amtek Vista UMPC

Navigating the hidden halls of the Hilton, you can find some pretty cool/weird/boring tech that is eagerly waiting for a retailer to order and distribute. We found this little UMPC gem “Vistagami” running Windows Vista with the Origami Experience Pack (we think). This prototype was a little rough around the edges, with a joystick that…

Tech News Mark Wilson Jan 11

The Real Deal On Xbox 360 IPTV With Pics and Video

It seems that there’s been a lot of confusion over what exactly IPTV on the Xbox 360 is bringing to the table, and moreover, what it’ll take to bring it to your table. So I sat down with Microsoft to get a demo and clear up a lot of the confusion that’s been going on…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jan 10

Windows Mobile 5 Already Does What the iPhone Does

We were all very excited to hear that the iPhone announcement met all of our wild expectations. Steve Job’s reality distortion field was in full effect. But in the ugly, sober light of day, a day later, what do we have? A phone that isn’t quite a smartphone? A closed system? https://gizmodo.com/gizmodo-iphone-hands-on-i-called-my-mommy-227582 We’re going to…

Tech News Jason Chen Jan 10

Intoxicated Pollsters: People Love Gates More Than Jobs

According to the most reliable polling service in the world — Beck’s beer — Bill Gates is closer to CES nerds’ hearts than Steve Jobs. The survey results claim that “while Apple claims to be revolutionizing the personal computer and digital music, 55% of CES attendees still think Microsoft’s Bill Gates leads the way as…

Tech News Adam Frucci Jan 10

Schwag Competition: Tuesday’s Best

Another day at CES, another bag filled with stuff. If you missed Monday’s loot, be sure to check it out now. Plenty of goodies including some sweet Vista love after the jump. https://gizmodo.com/schwag-competition-mondays-best-227152 Total Crap: Unlike his parent company, this little parrot beanie toy doesn’t deliver Bluetooth. Instead, he delivers a Bono-esque message about saving…

Tech News Karson Thompson with video by Richard Blakeley Jan 9

Zune Getting Down with Games

Maybe the boys at Redmond knew what was coming today cause they’ve decided to ramp up their Zune with games. Microsoft wouldn’t say what type of games the Zune will be able to play (Doom? Rad Racer? Bejeweled?), but it’s obviously a move to catch up with Apple. The downside, you’ll have to wait till…

Tech News Louis Ramirez Jan 9

It’s So Zunely at CES

Even at an event so PC-nerd friendly as CES, we still can’t find Zune friends. This is what happened when we looked for a buddy in the press room. https://gizmodo.com/life-is-very-long-when-youre-zunely-216523 Zune [Gizmodo] CES [Gizmodo]

Tech News Jason Chen Jan 8

Samsung SCH-i760 Slide-up Mobile Office Communicator

The latest “mobile office communicator” from Samsung comes in a slide-up form-factor runs Windows Mobile 5. It’s got 3G, two separate keypads (numerical on top, QWERTY on bottom), and even a click-pad. The phone’s heading to the US some time mid 2007, but Samsung currently doesn’t have any providers or pricing info.

Tech News Jason Chen Jan 8

Microsoft Sideshow + Interlink = SideLink Media Center Remote Control

Microsoft and Interlink have introduced a Sideshow-equipped Bluetooth remote they have ingeniously dubbed the SideLink. Vista Media Center controls are all squashed onto the handheld, giving you control over music, videos and even television scheduling/recording via the 2.5″ color LCD screen. Now if only they could invent a device that would prevent you from losing…

Tech News Karson Thompson Jan 8

Microsoft’s Reclusa Gaming Keyboard Doesn’t Read Fingerprints, Is Cool

Microsoft sent us an odd announcement pairing the Reclusa gaming keyboard with a fingerprint reader for Vista. I’m not sure why you’d need a fingerprint reader attached to a gaming keyboard. CSI: The Game? Police-state parental control? Two totally different products that don’t work great together. The Reclusa has just about every other feature, so…

Tech News Noah Robischon Jan 8

Microsoft Focuses on “Immortal Computing” Concept

Microsoft Sending Zune to Fat Camp?

Microsoft Ultimate Wireless 7000 Keyboard Hands-On

Gates: Sony Didn’t Know What They Were Doing

Vista UMPC Screenshots: Can a New OS Save Origami?

Unboxed: The Microsoft “Stealth Bomber” Keyboard and Mouse

Clippy The Phone Sex Girl (NSFW!)

Microsoft eToilet: Zune Integration and Diet Guide

Chat Up the Ladies With Your Zune

Fix a Broken Xbox 360 with a Towel

Hands-On: Amtek Vista UMPC

The Real Deal On Xbox 360 IPTV With Pics and Video

Windows Mobile 5 Already Does What the iPhone Does

Intoxicated Pollsters: People Love Gates More Than Jobs

Schwag Competition: Tuesday’s Best

Zune Getting Down with Games

It’s So Zunely at CES

Samsung SCH-i760 Slide-up Mobile Office Communicator

Microsoft Sideshow + Interlink = SideLink Media Center Remote Control

Microsoft’s Reclusa Gaming Keyboard Doesn’t Read Fingerprints, Is Cool

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