Monthly Archives: April 2013

Mobile

Microsoft Invades Android with ‘Switch to Windows Phone’ App

April 30, 2013 11:21 PM - by: Jim Tanous

Microsoft just released a “Switch to Windows Phone” app for Android that works with a companion app on the Windows Phone Store to help users migrate from Google’s open wild west to Microsoft’s fancy walled garden.

Windows 8

Three Ways to Play DVDs In Windows 8

April 30, 2013 9:53 PM - by: Jim Tanous

In order to reduce licensing costs, Microsoft decided to remove native DVD playback support from Windows 8. Here are three ways to get it back.

Games

Scott Stuber Reportedly Producing New Gears of War Movie Project

April 30, 2013 12:55 PM - by: Jim Tanous

Marcus Fenix and his squadmates may be heading to the big screen after all. Following a series of delays and expected cancellation, a movie project based on the Gears of War franchise is once again in the works.

News

Ratings Firm Nielsen Tests New Method to Measure Online Viewers

April 30, 2013 11:13 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Ratings firm Nielsen is expected to partner with several major networks to test a new method of measuring and reporting online content viewership. The new method has the potential to benefit both networks and consumers by maximizing ad revenue.

Windows

Microsoft Integrating Skype Calling & Chat Into Outlook.com

April 30, 2013 10:09 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Microsoft announced Monday that it will integrate Skype calling and chat directly into its free Outlook.com online email service. The feature is available as a preview in the U.K. now and will be rolling out to the U.S. and Germany in the coming weeks.

Gadgets

Nest Thermostat Update Adds Fan Control, Adjusts for Humidity

April 29, 2013 2:21 PM - by: Jim Tanous

A new software update for the Internet-connected Nest thermostat adds energy-saving features just in time for summer, including manual fan control and automatic compensation for sunlight and humidity.

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