Microsoft launches new Surface tablets at $449

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 14:35

The two new Surface models will be available at Microsoft retail stores, and select third-party retailers in 22 initial markets, including Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the US and the UK, from October 22.

Now, eye-tracking technology for hands-free tablet usage

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 14:26

A Swedish high-technology company, Tobii has reportedly developed an eye-tracking technology, especially meant for tablets, which can allow users to have a hands-free experience while using the device.

Microsoft to unveil new Surface tablet

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 21:12

A year after its flubbed tablet introduction, Microsoft is back with a new Surface.

Microsoft kicks off iPad buyback deal to boost Surface sales

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 14:42

American multinational corporation Microsoft has launched a US marketing offer that will let people exchange 'gently used` iPads for Microsoft products such as Surface tablets.

Star`s twinkle may help reveal exoplanets` size

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 14:19

Astronomers have devised a new way that slices and dices the flickering light from a distant star to determine the strength of gravity at its surface.

Microsoft’s Surface struggling to keep up with Apple’s iPad

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 15:16

Principal analyst for Reticle Research, Ross Rubin said that both products suffered from the poor reception of Windows and even poorer reception to Windows RT.

Microsoft cuts price of high end Surface tablets by $100

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 22:25

Microsoft on Monday knocked $100 off the price of high end versions of its Surface tablet, which is competing against Apple's iPad and devices that use Google's Android system.

Microsoft losing money on Surface tablets

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 08:58

The two tablet models, introduced in October and February to challenge Apple Inc's popular iPad, have so far brought in revenue of USD 853 million, Microsoft revealed for the first time in its annual report filed with regulators on Tuesday.

Microsoft profit misses as Surface tablets languish; shares drop

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 09:39

Microsoft Corp on Thursday reported lower-than-expected quarterly earnings as slow personal computer sales ate into its Windows business and the company took an unexpected USD 900 million charge for its inventory of unsold Surface tablets.

Microsoft slashes price on Surface tablet

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 21:52

The Surface RT tablet was being sold for as low as USD 349 for US customers on the Microsoft website Monday, down from the introductory price last year of USD 499.

Rare speedy tsunami seen on Sun`s surface

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 10:24

In what can be called as an amazing phenomenon, a speedy Tsunami has been observed on the Sun’s surface.

Private firms may travel to lunar surface: NASA

Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 21:35

A study of future human missions has indicated corporate researchers could be living on the moon by the time NASA astronauts head off to visit an asteroid in the 2020s.