Microsoft’s Kinect is one hot item, for multiple reasons. In addition to all the awesome hacks that use the Kinect, it has also been used to set two Guinness World Records. The first was set when the Kinect sold 8,000,000 units in the first 60 days(approx. 133,333 units per day), earning it the title of Fastest-Selling Consumer Electronics Device. The second was set on April 23 in an online 100m dash, using the Kinect Sports ‘Sprint’ mini-game at a specific time.  Read more...

Permalink: Microsoft Sets Guinness World Record Using Kinect…. Again!

A well known developer who goes by the name of Robo Hobo (from psx-scene) and is known for his work in creating / porting multiple emulators for jailbroken PS3 comes another release called Dosbox. With the help of Dosbox for PS3, it is now possible to install Windows 95 on your playstation running custom firmware 3.55 (eg kmaew CFW), thanks to ps3cfw from PSGroove. Check out the following tutorial which shows you how to do it all by yourself.  Read more...

Permalink: How To Install Windows On PlayStation 3 3.55 Custom Firmware [Tutorial Video]

In the midst of several Windows 8 leaks, including Kinect integration and a webcam app, comes a welcome change in how Aero can be used. The ‘Aurora’ setting for Aero, which replaces ‘Chocolate’, causes Aero to change to match the active window. This change, while minimal, will be well received by those who want a constantly changing desktop. Simple guide following the break.  Read more...

Permalink: Enable Windows 8 Aero Aurora Feature [How to Guide]

Woah! Between the the leaked builds and activator tool, the Windows 8 Beta leaks just keep coming. We’ve covered the new Android-like login, Kinect Integration, and the metro-style webcam app for Windows 8 previously, but this new tool really takes the cake. Outfitted with a metro user interface and advanced options, the new Bluepoison tool is a must have for anyone planning to give Windows 8 a go.  Read more...

Permalink: Unlock Hidden Windows 8 Features Using Bluepoison!

A very interesting depiction of how users of Mac and PC differ not only in their chosen computing platforms but also their tastes in food, fashion and media has been put into the shape of an infographic which is given below. Check it out for complete insights and data obtained from a pretty big number of PC / Mac users. Like any comparison / infographic, there are exceptions to every trend. We’d love to here your comments if you think the analysis is not so accurate after all!  Read more...

Permalink: Interesting: Difference Between Mac & PC Users [INFOGRAPHIC]

This morning a new build of Windows 8 has been leaked.  Again, by an anonymous source.  We last reported the first leaked build a couple weeks ago, and now there is a new one out there.  The build is currently being hosted on private FTP servers, but not to worry.  You can expect it out as a torrent very soon.  Read more...

Permalink: New Windows 8 Build 7955 leaked!

Kinect, Microsoft’s revolutionary motion gaming sensor, has already been awarded the world’s fastest selling consumer electronics device earlier this year by Guinness World Records. The sensor sold around 133,000 units per day for a total of 8 million units in its first 60 days of its launch. Now, Microsoft is aiming to snatch yet another of these Guinness titles during the free Xbox Live Gold preview held by Xbox Live Nation this weekend between 21st to 25th April. During the preview, everyone will have access to Xbox LIVE Gold!  Read more...

Permalink: How To Join Microsoft’s Xbox Guinness World Record Event [April 23rd]

Right after we showed you the leaked footage of Android-like logon prompt in WIndows 8, we’ve got another Metro style leak to share. Its the new Metro style “Webcam Capture Application” caught on video, demonstrating how the new app utilizes Metro UI style visuals and controls. The application is once again a part of Microsoft’s touch-enhanced tablet experience which is planned to be incorporated in the next-gen Microsoft Windows based tablets.  Read more...

Permalink: Metro Style Webcam App For Windows 8 Demonstration [Video]

In a series of Windows 8 related leaks floating all over the web, here comes another one. This time, its a video demonstrating Windows 8 logon prompt similar to Google’s Android pattern passcode hinting at Microsoft’s efforts in developing a “touch screen” friendly OS. The logon prompt is part of the Metro UI interface, codenamed “Aero Lite”. Previous rumors also suggest a new faster hibernation system in the works for Windows 8 which will execute in merely six seconds, saving all running documents and tasks.  Read more...

Permalink: Android-like Pattern Windows 8 Logon Prompt [Video]

There has been a lot of chatter about Windows 8 in the tech world, and today we learn about a new feature integration.  It has been reported the Windows 8 includes some features like Kinect in their latest build.  Read more...

Permalink: Windows 8 discovered to have Kinect Integration