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Leaked Microsoft 'memo' says next-gen Xbox won't require constant internet connection

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The long-running, controversial rumor that Microsoft's Xbox 360 successor would demand an internet connection for all aspects of its functionality has finally been put to rest. Ars Technica is today reporting that an internal Microsoft memo — which it claims was sent to all employees working on the next-gen console — has dismissed the 'always-on' mandate. Referring to the hardware by its...

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Hulu Plus arrives on Windows Phone as Microsoft's game of app catch-up continues

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Hulu Plus launches for Windows Phone 8 today, representing Microsoft's latest major "get" in the company's continued push to fill out its app catalog. Like Pandora earlier this year, the streaming video service has long been available on competing smartphone platforms iOS and Android. But Microsoft and Pandora managed to deliver a polished final product nonetheless — one arguably better than any competing version of the app — and Hulu has clearly received equal focus and attention. After you've signed into the premium subscription service, you'll notice that every section of the app is incredibly fluid and responsive. Videos queue up quickly (which obviously can vary depending on how solid your data connection is), playing in HD resolution on our Lumia 920 with no signs of stuttering. Closed caption support is also available for...

It's here, but the fact that it took so long is a problem

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Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 review: a netbook by another name

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A few years ago, netbooks were small, light, inexpensive, often underpowered computers — and the word quickly became a pejorative term, to be used only with the greatest of disdain as you throw your netbook out the window. Then came ultrabooks — small, light, inexpensive, often underpowered computers that have taken the PC market by storm. The more things change, the more they stay the same. So while Lenovo may call its new IdeaPad Yoga 11 an ultrabook, make no mistake: it's a netbook....


Intel's new 'Iris' integrated graphics are up to three times better than last year's versions

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When you're buying a new computer with performance in mind, integrated graphics are generally not the ones you want. Even though they've improved greatly over the years, "Intel HD Graphics" has become synonymous with "doesn't play things very well," continually lagging behind dedicated GPUs from the likes of AMD and Nvidia.

Now, Intel hopes to break the cycle and the naming association in one fell swoop. The company claims its new Intel...

Microsoft shipped 900,000 Surface tablets in Q1, says IDC

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Microsoft shipped 900,000 Surface tablets during the recent quarter, according to data from IDC. Following rumors of strong initial Surface Pro sales, IDC says the combined total for Surface RT and Surface Pro was under just one million, with most of the units made up of Surface Pro. Microsoft entered into the top five vendors for tablet sales, with a Q1 market share of 1.8 percent. Meanwhile Apple continues to dominate with nearly 40 percent...

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