Microsoft has been demonstrating a new tablet at Computex 2010. The 8.9-inch concept device uses the Windows Embedded Compact 7 operating system-- a cut-down version of Windows 7, designed for tablets ...

Microsoft has repeatedly stated that it has no plans to turn the upcoming Windows Phone 7 smartphone operating system into a tablet-style OS. But that doesn’t mean that it’s Windows 7 or bust for ...

I keep hearing about Windows tablets. Steve Ballmer got up on stage with an HP slate at last year’s CES, and nobody was particularly impressed. Now we’re hearing rumors that he’ll give it another shot ...

Addressing Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference being held in Washington D.C., Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer assured attendees that his company has no intention of continuing to let Apple run away ...

Steve Ballmer is known for making big promises–some bigger than the reality Microsoft can actually deliver. With the 2010 holiday shopping season rapidly approaching, Ballmer insists that we will see ...

If Acer’s $379 Iconia W3 is any indication, small Windows 8 slates will have a tough time competing on price with other cheap tablets. To compensate, Microsoft will include a free copy of Office Home ...