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Microsoft has detailed the key tech innovations that will power the Xbox One. Three operating systems will run inside the system – the Xbox dashboard, a kernel version of Windows and a third that allows for seamless switching between the two. MS proudly claims to have eliminated wait times, with …

New Kinect can read heartbeat, emotions, change screen and detect slightest wrist rotations

Microsoft has shown off Xbox One’s capabilities as an entertainment platform with the new interface. Controlled by Kinect, the Xbox One allows owners to use voice commands to navigate menus and activate different apps. The console is activated by calling "Xbox On", with Kinect recognising the user and taking them …

Computing giant spills the beans on its next-gen console

Microsoft will reveal the new Xbox at an exclusive American press event at 6pm tonight UK time. But the good news for UK gamers is that you can see the whole thing live right here. The video below will go live at 5:50pm tonight (May 21st 2013). What are we …

All the key rumours on Microsoft's step into the next generation of consoles

Defiance developer Trion Worlds has been hit by a "massive" round of layoffs. Sources speaking toIGNclaimed that more than half of the company has been let go, with some claiming as many as 80 per cent of staff were laid off. It has also been claimed the most of the …

Microsoft and Sony need to change tack to win back developers, says Fireproof commercial director

'I just want the next Xbox to be a great gaming machine' says former Lionhead chief

Tech designed to project game experience outside of the TV