Microsoft unveils 'Xbox One,' a voice-controlled all-in-one entertainment hub

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled its next-generation home game console dubbed the "Xbox One," a device that aims to go beyond gaming and become the center of a consumer's living room entertainment experience.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 150

Microsoft to unveil Xbox successor on May 21 as Amazon mulls set-top box

The set-top box segment occupied by Apple TV and others may get a lot more crowded in the coming weeks, as Microsoft has announced a date for the unveiling of its next generation Xbox console, while Amazon is rumored to be pondering a step into the TV arena as well.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 19

NPD: Apple's iTunes accounts for 67% of TV downloads, 65% of movies

Just as is the case with digital music downloads, iTunes' early-mover advantage in video downloads has secured it a massive lead over its competitors in the sector, according to new findings.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 14

Microsoft rumored to take on Apple TV with Xbox-branded set-top box in 2013

Microsoft may compete more directly with the Apple TV next year with a new low-cost set-top box that will access the company's Xbox entertainment services.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 62

Microsoft rumored to release 7-inch 'Xbox Surface' gaming tablet

Microsoft reportedly plans to take on Apple's new iPad mini with its own smaller 7-inch tablet designed primarily for playing games.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 44

Microsoft set to launch Xbox Music with free unlimited streaming

This week, Microsoft will step up its competition with Apple's iTunes with the launch of Xbox Music, a new service that offers unlimited streaming to Microsoft devices, including PCs running Windows 8.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 49

Microsoft's new logo emphasizes Windows, Metro

For the first time in 25 years, Microsoft has updated its logo, with a tiled symbol that evokes the logo for its Windows operating system, as well as the new tile-driven Metro interface being pushed by the company.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 171

Updated My Xbox LIVE iOS app brings console control to iPad

In an update to its Xbox LIVE iOS app on Tuesday, Microsoft added support for the iPad bringing remote control capabilities first seen in the app's iPhone version to Apple's tablet.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 14

Microsoft updates iPhone Xbox Live app with Wi-Fi console controller

Microsoft on Wednesday updated its iOS My Xbox Live application with a new feature that allows users to navigate their Xbox 360 over Wi-Fi with their iPhone.

Slash Lane 13 years ago 10

E3 2012: Microsoft SmartGlass connects Xbox to iPhone, iPad

Microsoft on Monday unveiled a competitor to Apple's AirPlay: SmartGlass, a new feature tied to its Xbox 360 game console that connect to Apple's iPhone and iPad to enhance content watching and game playing.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 44

EFF working to keep iPhone, iPad 'jailbreaking' legal in US

An exemption from the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that has made iPhone "jailbreaking" legal is set to expire, and a digital rights advocacy group hopes the U.S. government will renew and expand that exemption.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 68

Microsoft releases Kinectimals game, SkyDrive storage for iOS

Microsoft on Tuesday released a pair of new applications for the iPhone, with "Kinectimals" representing the first iOS game from the company, and SkyDrive offering users the ability to access their cloud storage.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 26

Apple exploring Kinect-like 3D input for controlling Macs

Apple has shown interest in an entirely new way for users to interact with and control their Mac, with a new system allowing users to perform gestures with their hands in a three-dimensional space.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 40

More than anything, kids want Apple's iPad, iPod touch & iPhone for Christmas

The iPad is the most-wanted gift among U.S. kids ages 6 through 12, a new survey has found, while the iPod touch ranks second and the iPhone comes in third.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 93

Apple may add customized digital avatars to iOS Game Center

Apple has shown interest in allowing users of its Game Center social network for iOS to create custom, cartoon-style avatars to represent themselves in the digital world.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 15

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