Microsoft’s Photosynth 3D photo tool may not be the company’s best-known product, but it probably deserves to be, with new features today that add high-resolution graphics for immersive 60-megapixel scenes. The update, which Microsoft promises are as smooth as the footage you’d get from a Steadicam rig, uses intelligent processing of multiple frames of the […]
Slightly more than a couple of years ago, we did talk about Microsoft jumping aboard the social networking bandwagon with the announcement of Microsoft Socl. Well, that has more or less ended up as a failure, as it did not take off as intended. Still, the Microsoft Research team did roll out Socl in beta form, which is still alive, and they have now launched the Microsoft Socl app on the iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8 mobile operating systems. These mobile apps intend to spread the reach of Socl, where it will deliver a slew of features to those who are on the move, including the ability to create/share collages as well as “funny memes”, not to mention the whole point of it being a social network – which is, to network with various folks.
Here is a wee bit of history concerning Socl – this particular service happened to be known within Microsoft’s inner circles as Tulalip back in its early days, where Microsoft called it a product or service which would hopefully assist users to “find what you need and share what you know easier than ever.” Socl’s objective at this point in time is not meant to duke it out with the 800lbs gorilla such as Facebook, but intends to be complementary to the likes of Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and Facebook.
Microsoft Launches Socl App For Windows Phone 8 Devices original content from Ubergizmo. 
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So – you’ve got yourself an Xbox One and have been playing the snot out of Peggle 2 now that it’s available on the console. But, let’s say for the sake of argument that you really like the PlayStation 4 controller and want to trust your hands to it over the Xbox One’s controller. Well – a new mod can make it possible to do just that as well as play with the Xbox 360 controller and even a keyboard and mouse combination. (more…)
Xbox One Mod Makes It Possible To Play With PS4, 360, PS3 Controllers original content from Ubergizmo. 
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PopCap Games officially entered the next-generation of video games with their release of Peggle 2 yesterday as a timed exclusive on the Xbox One, although considering how many videos the game has automatically uploaded of your friends’ “HUGE” shots, we’re sure you have been well aware of the game’s release. As a way to celebrate the launch of Peggle 2, PopCap Games has released the title’s official launch trailer today.
Peggle 2 Xbox One Launch Trailer Is Filled With Masters, Multiplayer, Trials original content from Ubergizmo. 
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![Windows 8 Threshold Could Bring Back Full Start Menu Experience [Rumor]](https://i0.wp.com/cdnrss.ubergizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/windows-8-start-button.jpg?resize=640%2C368 "Windows 8 Threshold Could Bring Back Full Start Menu Experience [Rumor]")
When Microsoft first introduced Windows 8, it thought it could do away with the beloved “Start” button, which apparently they were wrong as Windows customers showed just how much they missed the button through feedback of the software. Windows 8.1 brought back the Start button, but it still doesn’t offer the traditional Windows Start button experience we’ve all become accustomed to. It looks like Windows 8.2 may finally give us the Start button we’ve all been wanting in Windows 8. (more…)
Windows 8 Threshold Could Bring Back Full Start Menu Experience [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Microsoft announced its once exclusive Windows Phone 8 title, Halo: Spartan Assault, would start making its way across additional platforms. The title made its way to Windows 8 this past summer, and Microsoft announced it would be making its presence on the Xbox One and Xbox 360 this month. Well – we have some good news for Xbox One owners and some bad news for Xbox 360 owners regarding the title’s release this month. (more…)
Halo: Spartan Assault Headed To Xbox One Dec. 24 For $14.99 original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Both the Sony PS4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One seem to be tangled in a bitter fight with one another, and there will be different victors in various regions around the world. What I can say about the Xbox One is this, in Australia, it seemed to have emerge as the victor in the first sales round against the PS4. This particular bit of information was gleaned from the statistics department of retail sales research firm NPD Group, where they claimed that 65,917 units of the Xbox One console actually moved within its first three days in Australia, which is a whole lot less than the 1 million figure we saw Stateside. Still, the Australian Financial Review claims that this 60-plus thousand consoles sold happen to be a new record where console launches are concerned in that part of the world, doubling the amount of its previous record holder, the Nintendo Wii, which launched in 2006.
Sony has preferred to remain mum about the number of PS4 units sold in its first few days after release in Australia, and chances are it is less than the Xbox One. How much less, we do not know, but if it is more, we are quite sure that Sony would not miss out on this gilt edged chance to make such an announcement.
NPD: Xbox One Won First Round Of Sales Against PS4 In Australia original content from Ubergizmo. 
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The Xbox One has certainly been quite a stellar performer when it comes to sales, although we have also been on the receiving end of some horror stories (which thankfully, ended on a good note) too. One thing about the Xbox One when it was launched in November Stateside – the console itself comes with a 500GB hard drive, but just how much free space is there actually for users to install their games and apps? Microsoft mentioned that storage management worked in an automatic manner, and shared, “By being smart about how storage is managed, Xbox One keeps everyone playing, watching, and sharing their entertainment content rather than worry about limitations.”
Obviously 500GB is not going to last forever, and it will eventually run out, and so the folks over at IGN have posted a video that depicts just 362GB thereabouts of available space on the 500GB hard drive that allows you to stash your games and videos among other media. The limit was apparently reached after performing installation on 20 out of 23 launch titles for the console, while the remainder of the hard drive was used for the operating system and default first party apps. At least you now have a better idea, no?
IGN: Xbox One Hard Drive Maxes Out At 362GBs original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Earlier this year, Nokia sold the majority of its handset business to Microsoft, but held on to its roster of patents. Because of this, a European regulator has warned Nokia to avoid becoming a patent troll, something that has been an issue for companies in increasing numbers. The warning came from the European Commission’s head […]
Google, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, and other big names in tech have joined forces to protest government surveillance worldwide, calling for “Global Government Surveillance Reform” to better balance keeping citizens safe while also preserving their privacy. The group, which also includes AOL, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Yahoo, sets out five principles for transparency, oversight, accountability, and respect, […]
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