Today is Thursday, February 23, 2012
Microsoft Surface on display

Microsoft Big Picture: Kinect stretches out

At the Sydney Big Picture event held by Microsoft, one thing that caught my attention was Kinect.
Windows Phone 7 'Mango' approved by Vodafone (Credit: Microsoft)

Microsoft WP7 update now rolling out to Telstra, Optus and Vodafone users

Microsoft has confirmed Telstra, Optus and Vodafone customers with a Windows Phone 7 device are now receiving the latest platform update, dubbed ‘Mango’.
Windows Phone 7 'Mango' approved by Vodafone (Credit: Microsoft)

Telstra gives Windows Phone 7 ‘Mango’ update its approval

Telstra has this morning confirmed it has now approved the forthcoming Windows Phone 7 update, ‘Mango’, for use on its NextG network.
Bing We're In (Credit: Microsoft)

Microsoft’s Bing “We’re In” app could come to Australia within months

Microsoft’s new location-based application that allows users to share their locations with others could be available in Australia within months, after launching in the United States overnight.
Xbox controller (Credit: Futurilla/Flickr - http://itrau.com/nuSlfR)

Aussie accessory importer forced to pay legal costs in Microsoft case

An Australian man has been forced to pay legal costs in a settlement with Microsoft Australia and its US counterpart, after being caught allegedly importing into the country counterfeit goods for the second time.
Bing's new weather service

Microsoft revamps Bing Weather for Aussies

Bing, Microsoft’s search engine, now shows Australians up-to-date weather information in search results after a series of changes announced by the company late last week.
The Brain Speller team from Australia (Credit: Microsoft)

Aussie Imagine Cup team winless in World Finals after equipment loss

The loss of part of their invention for the Imagine Cup 2011 world finals held in New York over the weekend has seen the Australian team knocked out after just the first round.
Windows Phone 7 'Mango' developer preview rolls out (Credit: Microsoft)

WP7 ‘Mango’ preview now available for Australian developers

A developer preview of the next major release of Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system has been released for Australian developers overnight.
Office 365 hits Australia out of beta (Credit: Microsoft)

Telstra, Microsoft Australia partner for Office365

Telstra and Microsoft Australia have partnered to launch Microsoft’s new online offering, Office365, in Australia.
Tech.Ed 2011 registrations now open (Credit: Microsoft)

Microsoft Tech.Ed Australia registrations now open for 2011

Microsoft has today opened registrations for their Tech.Ed conference in Australia, offering a discount for those quick to sign-up before the 15th July.