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Time to say goodbye from all of us at bit-tech.net

November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

Microsoft extends Xbox 360 warranty

In an open letter to Xbox 360 owners, Xbox honcho Peter Moore apologises for Xbox 360 breakdowns and extends warranty period. Gamers breathe a sigh of relief.

July 6, 2007 | 10:27

Microsoft sues Immersion

In an interesting double-twist worthy of a novel, Microsoft has sued Immersion, makers of the rumble pack. Why? Because it won against Sony.

June 20, 2007 | 14:02

Ubuntu founder kills Microsoft rumour

Ubuntu's founder has officially put a stop to recent rumours saying that the distro is "next in line" for a deal with Microsoft.

June 18, 2007 | 14:48

Microsoft adds heatsink to the 360

Microsoft is finally addressing cooling issues for the 360, by sneakily adding a heatsink to the interior.

June 14, 2007 | 12:34

Microsoft wants casual gamers too

Casual games are, for better or worse, all the rage these days and Microsoft is anxious to get into that market, lest the 360 be a flop.

June 11, 2007 | 08:58

Microsoft sells 1 million Zunes

The Zune has finally reached a million sales, now six months after release.

May 29, 2007 | 15:20

Microsoft launches new and improved Hotmail

Microsoft has announced that Windows Live Hotmail, the successor to MSN Hotmail, has launched globablly in 36 languages.

May 8, 2007 | 18:26

Dell joins Novell / Microsoft Linux pact

It seems that Novell's "deal with the Devil" has a new partner. Dell has stepped into the Open Source promotion ring in an official capacity.

May 7, 2007 | 15:24

Is Microsoft acquiring Yahoo?

Rumours are hitting the streets suggesting that Microsoft is looking to buy Yahoo. We've heard it before...but could it be true?

May 5, 2007 | 09:14

Microsoft sells only 244 copies of Vista in China

Recently leaked figures show that in the first two weeks of sales Microsoft sold only 244 copies of Vista in the whole of China

April 19, 2007 | 18:31

Microsoft plans cheap XP package

Microsoft will soon be announcing a version of XP for emerging nations at a price of just £1.50.

April 19, 2007 | 13:10

Microsoft wants to drop DRM too

Hot on the heels of Apple's joint announcement with EMI, Microsoft says that it is also in discussions with record companies about the possiblity of selling DRM-free music via the Zune Marketplace.

April 10, 2007 | 12:33

Microsoft bribes for Live Search

What do you do when you only have 6% of the market, and want 60%? Pay companies to use it - like Microsoft is doing with Live Search.

March 19, 2007 | 07:30

Microsoft's anti-virus deletes your email

Windows Live OneCare has one little problem - it may delete your email. Oops.

March 12, 2007 | 10:14

Microsoft seeks to standardise the HD Photo

Microsoft has announced its intention to turn its HD Photo format into a standard. Could we see the end of the JPEG?

March 9, 2007 | 08:49

Microsoft silently patches Xbox 360

Be vewwy, vewwy quiet - we're hunting "bugs." Microsoft has fixed a "vulnerability" in the XBox 360 that could allow sneaky, horrible hackers to run bad things like Linux.

March 6, 2007 | 08:28

Microsoft loses a $1.5 billion suit

Microsoft has lost a suit filed by Alcatel, the French company that invented the MP3.

February 23, 2007 | 09:27

Microsoft to ignore Vista upgrade loophole

The loophole that allows consumers to use a Vista upgrade disc for a fresh installation will not be closed. Instead, Microsoft will rely on consumer honesty. Oh the irony.

February 7, 2007 | 13:36