Microsoft confirms that all Windows Phone 8 devices will get the Windows 10 update

Microsoft is currently testing Windows 10 which will unify all Windows devices, including PCs laptops, smartphones, wearables and even the Xbox. While the company has not demonstrated what the platform will look like on smartphones, they have already committed to bring the next version of Windows to all Windows 8 handsets.

Microsoft Band Sync app now available for Mac and Windows

The Microsoft Band was released yesterday as the company's first fitness tracking wearable which runs on the cloud based Microsoft Health platform. The Microsoft Health app was also released for iOS, Android and Windows Phone, and now the company has released the Microsoft Band Sync app for Windows and Mac.

HP Stream 7 tablet with Windows 8.1 now available for $100

The HP Stream 7 is an affordable Windows 8.1 tablet which is now available for purchase through the company's official website for an affordable $100. The tablet accompanies HP's new commitment to affordable Windows devices, which include the recently launched HP Stream 11 laptop.

Dell launches Venue 8 Pro 3000 and Pro 5000 Windows tablets

Dell has introduced two new Windows 8.1 tablets - the Dell Venue 8 Pro 3000 and the Dell Venue 8 Pro 5000. Both tablets are geared towards personal and professional users, giving you the freedom to choose the one which works best for you.

HP Stream 11 now available on Amazon for $199 with one year of free Office 365

HP recently unveiled a new lineup of devices including the HP Stream 11, an affordable Windows 8 notebook set to take on the budget friendly chromebooks in the market. You can now purchase the notebook for an extremely affordable $199.99 from Amazon.

Skype updates desktop apps with a new version for Mac and a preview for Windows

Today, Microsoft has released a new version of Skype for Windows and Mac which unifies the Skype user interface across all platforms. The unification is evident in the icons and the photo thumbnails and these changes enable the desktop programs to share and view images easier with mobile apps.

Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 officially announced with Android or Windows options

Today Lenovo unveiled its second generation of YOGA tablets. The new Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 is available in two variants - one runs Android 4.4 KitKat, while the other runs Windows 8.1. Once you have selected an operating system of your choosing, you can also pick between the 8 inch or the 10.1 inch variants of the device. So in reality you have four different YOGA Tablet 2 models you can choose from.

[Chrome app] Hangouts

Google has released a new Hangouts app for Google Chrome. The company already has a Hangouts Extension for the platform, which allows communicating with your Hangouts friends, but the new standalone app works much like Facebook's chatheads feature, but for your desktop.

[Windows app] VLC updated with several enhancements

The VLC team has released an updated version of their popular VLC Player on the Windows Store, with support for Windows 8.1 devices. The update features completely new design, huge performance improvements and its now more stable compared to previous versions. VLC Player works with a wide range of media formats, streams and discs.

You can download the latest version directly on your device through the Windows Store or by using the following link:

Microsoft DC-21 is a portable charger with a 6000mAh battery

Meet the Microsoft DC-21 (also known as Microsoft Portable Power), a portable charger accessory which comes backing a 6000mAh battery. This is more than twice the capacity of the battery on the average smartphone.

HP unveils new lineup of affordable Windows tablets and laptops

HP has just unveiled a new series of affordable Windows 8.1 devices, which include two HP Stream notebooks and two HP Stream tablets. These new devices live up to Microsoft's promise to brings affordable Windows devices to the market.

Microsoft also rebrands Bing apps for Windows 8.1 with MSN

Following the release of updated and rebranded versions of Bing apps for Windows Phone, Microsoft has continued with the rebranding on the Windows platform. Users can now download the updated versions of News, Weather, Travel, Sports, Finance, Health & Fitness, and Food & Drink on their Windows 8.1 devices.

Microsoft Windows 10 - Video Preview

Earlier today, Microsoft unveiled Windows 10 as an upcoming update to Windows 8.1 devices. The new version of Windows brings several new features and enhancements aimed at offering a better experience for desktop users. Microsoft's Joe Belfiore gives us a overview of some of the upcoming features we can expect with Windows 10 when it arrives in 2015.

Windows Insider Program will give you access to Windows 10 pre-release builds

Want to partake in testing Windows 10 ? Microsoft has now announced the Windows Technical Preview, which is the first stepping-stone for the new Windows Insider Program (WIP). If you're an enthusiast who loves beta's and the development of Windows, then the WIP is for you.

Microsoft unveils Windows 10, coming in 2015

Microsoft seems so excited about the next version of Windows, that they have decided to skip a version number and brand it Windows 10. The next big version of Windows was showcased at a press event in San Francisco today and showed off some of the features we can expect in the platforms future.

Gameloft's Asphalt Overdrive available across iOS, Android and Windows

Gameloft has released a new game in its Asphalt car racing series across iOS, Android and Windows. The game is called Asphalt Overdrive and it is an endless car racing game and has portrait orientation, similar to other arcade games from Gameloft.

Microsoft announces Wireless Display Adapter

After months of speculation and rumors, Microsoft has finally announced the Wireless Display Adapter. Though we first suspected Microsoft to be working on a Chromecast competitor, this $59.95 dongle connects to your HDTVs HDMI port and allows you to wirelessly project your screen from your Miracast-enabled device

Age Of Empires: Castle Siege now available for Windows and Windows Phone

Microsoft has launched the Xbox-enabled Age of Empires: Castle Siege for Windows Phone and Windows devices. The game is free to download through its respective app store, and invites you to guide your empire through the Medieval Era.

Microsoft schedules event on September 30, likely Windows 9 unveiling

Microsoft has sent out invitations for an event which will take place in San Francisco on September 30th. The invite reads "Join us to hear what's next for Windows and the enterprise." During the event, Microsoft is expected to unveil the next major version of Windows, and release a "Technical Preview" to those who want to test it.

Windows 9 features demonstrated on video

Microsoft is hard at work readying Windows 9 for mainstream use, and we recently saw some screenshots demonstrating a few of the features we can expect from the update. Now we have access to some leaked videos which show some of the features headed to Microsoft's desktop OS.