Awesome Microsoft

Adobe’s concept video shows what it thinks will be the future of its applications in a world filled with touchscreens and mobile devices. The apps shown have convenient multitouch shortcuts and wireless interaction between devices.

Following up on their IllumiRoom concept, Microsoft’s RoomAlive tech surrounds users with video, and allows them to interact with content. Sadly, it requires multiple projectors and Kinects, so we doubt it’ll ever be produced.

Coming in 2015, Windows 10 aims to combine the touch-friendly and versatile Windows 8 with the desktop-friendly and familiar Windows 7. For instance, you’ll be able to shift between a tablet and a desktop mode at will.

The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter sends content from any Miracast-enabled device to any HDMI-equipped display. Unlike Chromecast, it doesn’t need a local Wi-Fi connection and it’s not limited to specific apps. More here.

Not to be outdone by its rival, Microsoft is now taking pre-orders for a white version of the Xbox One. It’s not bundled with a Kinect, but the console will come with a copy of Sunset Overdrive and a matching white controller.

The Surface Pro 3 has a 12″ 3:2 2160×1440 touchscreen, 4th generation Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 CPU, 4GB or 8GB RAM, 64GB to 512GB storage and a digitizer pen. For some reason its keyboard cover is still sold separately though.

For better or for worse, Microsoft has decided to offer an Xbox One edition that doesn’t come with the Kinect. The edition is $100 cheaper than the full package, and has the same price as the PS4. RIP sign out prank.

Microsoft finally released full featured versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint made for the iPad. The free download lets you read Office docs; subscribe to Office365 to get the full apps plus the desktop versions of Office. More here.

After catching the attention of anime fans, Microsoft is going after Generation Y. Relive the decade of dial-up Internet, cassette tapes and Walkmans, and gaudy fashion. We grew up. So did Chrome and Firefox.

An updated look at upcoming Xbox One games, including heavy hitters Halo, Battlefield and Call of Duty, new franchises The Division, Watch_Dogs and Sunset Overdrive and crossovers FFXV, MGS V and Kingdom Hearts III.

Microsoft finally reveals why the Kinect has to be bundled with the Xbox One. This demo shows off the next-gen duo’s impressive multitasking and accurate voice command feature, capable of mapping your voice to your own Xbox profile.

You read that right. Microsoft Singapore made this short animated film to celebrate the 2013 Anime Festival Asia that’s taking place in Singapore this week. In true anime fashion, Microsoft has fleshed out the browser’s moe.

Now that we’ve been using iOS 7 for a while, we’re used to it. But its new icons have been criticized for being too primitive. Now we know why. Though if you can create Pac-Man in Excel, we guess anything’s possible. (Thanks Flex!)

We’ve already seen the PlayStation 4 user interface in action. Here’s a copy of a Microsoft video demonstrating the voice-activated multitasking capabilities of the Xbox One, aided by the new Kinect.

Microsoft flexes its marketing muscle with this spot for the soon to be released Xbox One console, featuring Zachary Quinto and footballer Steven Gerrard. And so the console war begins anew. Let’s hope gamers keep winning it.

Microsoft improves its already impressive tablet-laptop hybrid. Surface Pro 2 has a 1.6GHz Intel Haswell Core i5 CPU, 8-hour battery life and up to 8GB RAM and 512GB storage. It will come with a stylus and Windows 8.1. Drops 10/22/13.

An in-depth look at how the new controller keeps the best of the Xbox 360’s along with numerous refinements, such as improved grip, rumble triggers, internal batteries, Kinect integration, and the ability to go wired for precision FPSing.

While we’re a long way from knowing exactly how the next-gen console wars will play out, the Xbox One guys are here to remind us of the exclusives and early-access content coming to their big black box. And Watch Dogs.

TV, TV, TV, Sports, Call of Duty, TV, TV, TV. YouTuber Darkbeatdk pokes fun at the Microsoft event where the new Xbox One console was revealed with this hyperabdridged version. Xbox fans, calm down and watch this video instead.

Microsoft’s Xbox One wants to be your all-in-one home media hub, integrating television, entertainment and gaming. It’s got a powerful 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, 500GB HD, and an all new Kinect and precision controller.

Microsoft’s bet for a portable computer that doesn’t compromise performance. The Surface Pro runs Windows 8, has a Core i5 CPU, 4GB RAM, a USB 3.0 port, microSDXC card slot and a Mini DisplayPort.

By combining projection mapping with a regular Xbox 360, Kinect and flat screen TV, Microsoft Research immerses players in games that literally fill the room – without silly 3D.

The latest edition of Microsoft’s office suite focuses on portability and connectivity. Skype is integrated with the programs, and there will be full versions on Windows 8 tablets.