Xbox 360 Discs Add Capacity

MARCH 28, 2011 • Via a future Dashboard update, Microsoft Corp. is planning to add 1GB of storage space to Xbox 360 discs. Currently the maximum game data allowed 6.8GB of space out of a potential of 7.95GB. The rest has been reserved for DVD video and security sectors. The extra space will be.....

Microsoft Zune Hardware Discontinued

MARCH 16, 2011 • After four versions of its Zune media player in five years, Microsoft decided there will not be new hardware in the series moving forward. Instead, the company will follow a software-only strategy to migrate its Zune business to other platforms. Impact: Microsoft has rarely proven to be a nimble innovator. With plenty of cash from its operating system and office suite business.....

Hewlett-Packard Promotes WebOS

MARCH 9, 2011 • In an interview with Bloomberg News, Hewlett-Packard Co. chief executive Leo Apotheker said that starting in 2012 every HP computer sold will have the option of running the WebOS in addition to Windows 7. The inclusion of WebOS is play to make the platform more viable to developers as HP brings more tablets and smartphones to market. HP acquired WebOS when Palm Inc. was purchased last year for $1.2 billion. .....

Minecraft iOS

FEB. 20, 2011 • The hugely successful sandbox computer game Minecraft is being adapted to the iOS platform by its developer, Mojang. This new version will be touchscreen.  Minecraft iOS Apple platforms is expected to release later in 2011. .....