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Windows 8 hits 40M licenses landmark, upgrades outpacing Windows 7
By Chris Smith published
Microsoft has claimed that upgrades to its new operating system are outpacing those achieved by Windows 7 in its first month on sale.

Skype for Windows 8 arrives with battery-saving features
By Gareth Beavis published
Skype for Windows 8 has been officially unveiled, offering a 'completely new Skype experience'.

'Microsoft design style' may be latest, and final, Windows 8 UI rebrand
By Luke Brown published
After abandoning "Metro," it appears Microsoft has settled on a newer, much more complicated name for its new visual style.

Analyst: Windows 8 experiencing 'little life' ahead of launch
By Matt Swider published
Microsoft releases Windows 8 at the end of next week, but the supply chain doesn't think it will make an impact until midway through 2013.

Report: Microsoft to spend over $1.5 billion on Windows 8 marketing
By Chris Smith published
Microsoft is preparing the largest marketing campaign in the history of the industry to promote Windows 8, reports claim.

Microsoft ditching 'Metro' name for Windows 8 amid trademark fears
By Chris Smith published
Amid reports that a German company may file a trademark suit, Microsoft appears to have dropped the 'Metro' name.

How the 'app gap' will make or break Windows 8 tablets
By Jeremy Laird published
Opinion Windows 8 tablets are looking good, but it'll take great apps to wean Apple addicts off the iPad.

The complete business guide to Windows 8
By Mary Branscombe published
What every business needs to know about Windows 8
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