I’m now using KaysCase’s Sleeve for Surface RT

The Surface is pretty well protected by the Touch Cover but that’s still not full body protection and if you want to throw your Surface into a bag you’ll want the back and edges to have some coverage. After scouring the net I ended up buying the KaysCase Leather Sleeve from Amazon for $18 shipped. … Read more

Pogue goes hands on with the Surface Pro: calls it a ‘home run’ that changes the game

Over recent years New York Times tech columnist David Pogue has grown critical of Microsoft. He’s no fan of Windows 8 and isn’t shy to express his pessimism. And yet even with that sentiment, he seems to be overjoyed with the Surface Pro. He went hands on with it at CES where he was allowed … Read more

NYC’s new parking signs designed by Windows 8 logo designer–looks like Metro

NYC’s parking signs suck. They always lead to  some guess work.  Apparently WRITING IN ALL CAPS ALL THE TIME DOESN’T MAKE THINGS EASIER TO READ.  Well NYC just unveiled their updated signs and…the damn things are Metro inspired. The team behind the design is Pentagram who is also the team behind Microsoft’s Windows 8 logo. … Read more

HTC to release a 7-inch Windows RT device that makes phone calls in 2013

Wait what? It’s 7”, Windows RT based and makes calls. And it’s not Windows Phone OS – it’s RT based. This is according to Bloomberg who claims that HTC is working on two Windows RT tablets – a 12” and 7” device, with the 7” having phone call capabilities. These are rumored for Q3 2013. … Read more

BitTorrent releases official Windows Phone app with local playback

Well hello official BitTorrent Remote app. This app lets you do exactly what you’d expect – remotely control your BitTorrent downloads based on login info (so no setup is needed). The standout feature is the ability to transfer the download to your phone which makes this sweet. Here’s the full description of the free app: … Read more