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Microsoft will begin phasing out its MS Points system, switching it for real currency. A new Q&A published by Microsoft explains these changes, focusing on areas such as being able to use a single account across Microsoft stores on Windows Phone, Windows 8 and Xbox. Everything is explained below so have a read. Microsoft Points [...]

CyberLink Corp today launched PhotoDirector Mobile – an easy-to-use, yet powerful photo editing application for touch-enabled Windows 8 tablets.

Apple have just released iTunes 11.0.4 so go get it now!

Skype for Windows 8 has been updated again, this time bringing with it video messaging following the recent preview.

Acer presents the next-generation 13.3-inch Aspire S7Ultrabook. The new S7 Ultrabook has improved battery life for all-day computing, a refined electroluminescent (EL) backlit keyboard for more natural  typing, and 2nd generation Acer TwinAir cooling with less fan noise.  In addition, it is equipped with wireless display (WiDi) technology for big-screen  entertainment and productivity. “We designed the S7 to be [...]

Acer today announced the launch of the new 13.3″ Aspire S3 Ultrabook at Computex Taipei. The S3 has inherited some of the industry-leading design and innovations of the Aspire S7, making it an impressively stylish and productive PC. The S3’s patented dual-torque hinge design allows users to easily open the lid up to 180° for  sharing content, while keeping the [...]

Just over a month ago, an eight-inch Acer tablet running Windows 8 mysteriously showed up on Amazon, only to be removed from the site a few hours later. Today Acer is finally making the Iconia W3 official, Acer is confirming that all of the specs listed on Amazon were correct: it weighs 1.10 pounds, measures 0.45 [...]

Microsoft have released an update to their Mail, Calendar, People and Messaging app for Windows 8/RT.

Today, Microsoft has revealed a “first look” at Windows 8.1 and outline some of the improvements, enhancements and changes customers will see. Windows 8.1 will advance the bold vision set forward with Windows 8 to deliver the next generation of PCs, tablets, and a range of industry devices, and the experiences customers — both consumers and businesses [...]

Microsoft is planning to release a 256GB Surface Pro tablet, the computing giant has announced. The 256GB Surface Pro will launch in Japan on 7th June, priced at 119,800 yen (£780).   The new model, which is yet to be confirmed for Europe or North America, will launch alongside a new range of exclusive Touch [...]

Adobe Photoshop Express has launched as an app on Windows 8 and RT. The app is available for free, while additional “premium” options are available at a price.   Free basic editing features such as cropping, rotations and a red-eye remover are optimised for easier use on touch-screen devices. Colour adjustments, auto-correction and 15 one-touch [...]

Microsoft have updated it’s Xbox Music app for Windows 8 and Windows RT.