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Microsoft Surface receiving midnight launch treatment on October 26th

Microsoft will throw its Surface tablet a midnight launch event to coincide with the release of the company’s latest OS Windows 8. The Verge reports Microsoft has begun sending out invites for a special ‘Surface Reception’ shindig on October 25th that will lead up to the tablet’s launch at midnight …

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Microsoft establishes new London studio; Will focus on Windows 8 tablets

A brand new Microsoft-owned development studio has been created in London. It is being head up by the former production director at Rare, Lee Schuneman, and will focus on developing for Windows 8 tablet devices. Schuneman will report to Microsoft’s corporate VP of interactive entertainment Phil Harrison. The office will …

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Gaming tablet Wikipad heading to GameStop in US

The US arm of retailer GameStop has confirmed its intention to stock upcoming gaming tablet PC Wikipad. The device includes an attachable console-style controller housing that includes two analogue sticks, d-pad and four face buttons that sit either side of its 10.1” screen. Inside is a quad-core processor, while memory …

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