Microsoft says Windows 8 roughly two years away
In its most concrete comments yet about the next version of Windows, Microsoft said in a blog post on its Dutch Web site that Windows 8 is about two years from hitting the market. Microsoft is working on the next version of Windows, the blog says in Dutch, but it will be about two years before Windows 8 is on the market. Microsoft’s Dutch subsidiary posted a blog Sunday that says the company is working on Windows 8 but that the new operating system is not due for about two years
Apple now shipping Mac Pro desktop preorders
Customers who ordered Apple’s latest Mac Pro desktop with up to 12 processing cores have received notification that their order has shipped. One U.S. customer on the east coast who contacted AppleInsider said their Mac Pro is scheduled for delivery on Aug 24.
Microsoft reflects on Bing’s first year
SAN FRANCISCO–Microsoft Senior Vice President Satya Nadella said on Tuesday that he is pleased that Bing has gained nearly 5 percentage points of market share in its first year, but said he is not kidding himself into thinking that is a victory. “None of us are confused,” Nadella said. “We are a low-share player.” Microsoft now has double-digit market share, but barely, said Nadella, who heads up engineering efforts in the company’s Online Services Division.
Microsoft’s Mehdi on Yahoo, Bing Cashback, and more
Microsoft used Hollywood as a backdrop on Tuesday to launch new entertainment features for Bing. (Credit: Ina Fried/CNET) WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.–Although the focus of Bing’s latest update is on entertainment , Microsoft insists it is more substance than fluff.