Miss the Start menu in Windows 8? Pokki has you covered

SweetLabs' new Pokki app for Windows 8 offers its own version of the Start menu for users who want to check out the new the things Microsoft's latest OS offers but still want a handy menu on the desktop.

Microsoft Surface RT price official: Starting at $499, $599 with Touch Cover (updated)

Microsoft's Surface RT pricing is directly competitive with Apple's iPad.

Samsung reveals lineup, pricing on Windows 8 hybrids & ultrabooks (photos)

Samsung has been steadily revealing details about its lineup of Windows 8 PCs and tablet hybrids, but tonight we finally have what appears to be the finalized lineup and prices of the new devices.

Reimagine this: Microsoft releases Windows 8 commercial

Microsoft is putting Windows 8 in front of as many consumers as possible starting with television commercials that began airing today.

Preorders for Windows 8 start today — $70 in stores, $40 online

Microsoft has released finalized pricing and packaging details for all versions of its upcoming Windows 8 operating system. Physical copies of Windows 8 Pro cost $70, while downloads costs $40.

iPad Mini may be unveiled on Oct. 23 — stealing limelight from Microsoft’s Surface

The iPad Mini's potential launch date is no accident.

Half tablet, half laptop: Sony unveils its Windows 8 hybrid Ultrabook

Sony is aiming its newest Windows 8 hybrid tablet-laptops at creative people.

Leaked training videos show how retail will try to explain Windows 8

Microsoft’s new Windows 8 operating system arrives on virtual and physical shelves on Oct. 26. To get ready for the launch, Microsoft has created instructional videos to help retailers sell and explain Windows 8 to consumers.

Lenovo’s new Windows 8 convertible tablets can fold, flip, and twist

With its convertible Ultrabooks, Lenovo is making a compelling case for why the future of mobile is in flexibility.

Windows 8 now defaults to real currency, but Xbox 360 still uses Microsoft Points

Those 400 Genuine Microsoft Points cards are here to stay even though Windows 8 has joined the world of real money.

Microsoft starts sending invites to Windows 8 & Windows Phone 8 events

Microsoft is planning at least two notable events related to new product launches at the end of October, according to invitations the company sent to VentureBeat staff.

Notch to Callaham: ‘Thanks for the personal attack’ (UPDATED)

Neowin.net writer John Callaham struck a nerve last Friday, when he wrote an open letter to Marcus "Notch" Persson and called him a hypocrite.

HP’s ElitePad 900 Windows 8 business tablet has accessories galore (gallery)

HP's latest stab at business tablets isn't afraid to accessorize.

Windows 8 tablets late? Blame Intel (updated)

Now is a horrible time for Intel to delay Windows 8 tablets with the latest processors -- but that's exactly what's happening, according to Bloomberg.

Check out the Intel-based Windows 8 tablets from seven companies (photo gallery)

These tablets all run full PC applications. That's because they all have Intel processors and Windows 8.

Minecraft creator refuses Windows 8 certification, tells Microsoft to ‘stop trying to ruin the PC’

In spite of the fact that Minecraft has more than 42 million registered gamers and at least 7.5 million paying customers, don't expect it to hit the Windows Store any time soon.

Acer’s snappy Intel-based Windows 8 tablet: up close and personal (video)

David Hwang of Acer shows off his company's new convertible tablet-laptop today at Intel's tablet event.

AMD launches AppZone to bring Android apps to PCs, powered by BlueStacks

AMD is making a big bet on Android apps, thanks to technology from BlueStacks.

Intel CEO reportedly told staff that Windows 8 is being released before it’s done

Intel chief executive Paul Otellini reportedly told employees in Taiwan that Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system is being released before it's done.