comScore
  1. Mediaite
  2. Gossip Cop
  3. Geekosystem
  4. Styleite
  5. SportsGrid
  6. The Mary Sue
  7. The Jane Dough
  8. The Braiser

Microsoft

Pros and Cons

Microsoft Clarifies Harassment Policies for Halo 4, No Changes To Be Made To Xbox Live’s Code of Conduct

by Becky Chambers | 10:46 am, November 8th, 2012

Last week, I discussed a GameSpot interview with Halo 4 execs Kiki Wolfkill and Bonnie Ross, in which it was stated that discriminatory behavior in-game — specifically sexism — would result in a lifetime ban. Given Xbox Live’s high profile, the interview had done the rounds at many major tech and gaming sites, and a lively debate ensued. As I mentioned in my original article, there were a lot of questions being asked, primarily regarding whether or not this rule applied to other forms of abuse, and how this new policy would be implemented. On Tuesday, Destructoid reported that they had contacted Microsoft in order to clear things up. The verdict? Xbox Live views all types of harassment as equally reprehensible (hooray!), but they won’t be making any changes to their existing Code of Conduct (hmm).

READ MORE

Things We Saw Today

Things We Saw Today: A Gorgeous TARDIS Wedding Ring

by Kellie Foxx-Gonzalez | 5:02 pm, August 9th, 2012

Getting married any time soon? Check out this breathtakingly gorgeous TARDIS wedding ring! (via Fashionably Geek.)

READ MORE

Firsts

Washington State Is The First To Offer Voter Registration On Facebook

by Jill Pantozzi | 4:21 pm, July 18th, 2012

Facebook can be annoying sometimes. Ok…a lot of the time. While some people avoid the social networking site like the plague, others get a lot of use out of it. Pretty soon it will serve a very important function – allowing users to register to vote. At least if you live in Washington State. Read on for details.

READ MORE

so long and thanks for all the fish

Karen X. Cheng Is Quitting Microsoft in Song, But Not Burning Bridges [Video]

by Jamie Frevele | 1:14 pm, April 20th, 2012

Karen X. Cheng has spent three wonderful years at Microsoft as a designer for Excel spreadsheets. But she is ready to movie on and has landed a new gig. Though she doesn’t have any regrets or grudges against Microsoft, and she’s even written them a heartfelt song — to the tune of “American Pie” — that includes her contact information! It’s such a nice send-off that even we miss Taco Fridays, and we weren’t even there. Good luck to you, Karen!

(via The Jane Dough)

It's Technical

The Origin of Easter Eggs — The Digital Ones

by Jamie Frevele | 12:55 pm, April 8th, 2012

It should come as no surprise that the concept of a digital or virtual “Easter egg,” or a hidden link, message, feature, etc. embedded into a form of media, has a geeky history. Not just geeky, but vintage geeky — as in 1979 Atari geeky. Do I have your attention? And no, there are no Easter eggs before the jump. I’m not technically-inclined enough to work that kind of sorcery.

READ MORE

Thing That Might Have to Exist

Microsoft Is Developing A Universal Translator. Yes, That Thing From Star Trek.

by Jill Pantozzi | 4:02 pm, March 17th, 2012

I’ll never forget the day I learned about universal translators from Star Trek. I remember thinking I wouldn’t have to bother learning any other languages because surely we were close enough technologically to them becoming a reality. Well, three and a half years of German classes later, we still didn’t have them. But! The time is near, lazy language lovers! Microsoft is developing a universal translator as we speak! 

READ MORE

so long and thanks for all the fish

Arfa Karim Randhawa, Youngest Microsoft Certified Professional, Dies at 16

by Jamie Frevele | 1:59 pm, January 16th, 2012

It’s always a wonderful day when we get to report on young girls and their achievements in science and technology, especially when those achievements are groundbreaking. However, today brings the very sad news that a young girl who did achieve something groundbreaking in science and technology has passed away before she could reach her full potential. Arfa Karim Randhawa, who became the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at age nine in 2005, passed away this weekend at 16. The Pakistan native made a big impression on Bill Gates when she earned the certification, and she will be a great inspiration to other girls who learn about her story.

READ MORE

Make It So

Microsoft Is Working On A Holodeck. About Damn Time!

by Jill Pantozzi | 2:50 pm, January 2nd, 2012

Microsoft has been working on something very interesting in their Edison lab in Redmond, Washington. They’re likening it to a holodeck. You know, that technology from Star Trek?

READ MORE

Things We Saw Today

Things We Saw Today: Superhero Gingerbread Men & Women

by Jill Pantozzi | 5:07 pm, December 7th, 2011

It’s that time of year. The time of year you need to think of stuff to bring to parties. Bring a batch of Superhero Men and Women and no one will ever forget you. Learn how to make them on Sugar Swings. (via GeekMom) Now what else did we see today…

READ MORE

X