Metro articles

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  The curious case of Microsoft's Metro, a design language that cannot be spoken

  By Tom Warren on October 30, 2012 08:15 pm + 165 comments

  Microsoft's Metro design language has gone through a name change of late. Used to describe the Continue reading…

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  Skype for Windows 8 launches on October 26th (hands-on preview)

  By Tom Warren on October 22, 2012 09:00 am + 220 comments

  After months of teasing a Windows 8 style version of Skype, Microsoft is finally delivering it on Continue reading…

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  Latest Pokki beta includes a Windows 8 Start menu replacement and options to avoid Metro

  By Tom Warren on October 16, 2012 10:55 am + 156 comments

  We've been recommending Pokki, an app launcher and widget for Windows users, for nearly a year now, Continue reading…

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  Mozilla shows off Firefox Metro for Windows 8, invites community to test early preview

  By Chris Welch on October 4, 2012 04:06 pm + 101 comments

  Back in February Mozilla announced it would be developing a Metro-style version of Firefox for Continue reading…

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  Microsoft unveils new MSN.com design for Windows 8 users

  By Tom Warren on October 1, 2012 12:12 pm + 60 comments

  Microsoft is unveiling its new design for MSN.com today, available for Internet Explorer 10 users Continue reading…

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  Can accessory makers improve Windows 8 on desktops and laptops?

  By Tom Warren on September 25, 2012 01:30 pm + 124 comments

  In a month’s time, Microsoft will release Windows 8 to the world as part of a midnight launch Continue reading…

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  Designer builds functioning radio with London tube map circuit board

  By Louis Goddard on September 12, 2012 06:47 am + 11 comments

  The famous design of the London Underground map was first conceived in the 1930s by engineering Continue reading…

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  Tokyo Metro posters implore passengers to 'please do it at home'

  By Sam Byford on September 12, 2012 02:03 am + 81 comments

  Japan is well-known for its polite populace, but that doesn't mean everyone follows the rules. Continue reading…

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  Windows RT and Office 2013 RT video demo

  By Tom Warren on August 31, 2012 07:51 am + 660 comments

  Now that Microsoft's Windows 8 and Windows RT operating systems have been finalized, we're starting Continue reading…

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  Microsoft unveils its new logo, the first major change in 25 years

  By Tom Warren on August 23, 2012 09:42 am + 915 comments

  Microsoft has just unveiled a new look and feel to its corporate logo. Following 25 years from its Continue reading…