April 20, 2024

Microsoft launching Windows 8 on October 26th for new and upgrade customers

The title says it all, folks -- Microsoft's newest operating system will hit the masses starting on October 26th, nearly three years to the day after the launch of Windows 7. Just days after the company previewed Office 2013, we're now told that Steven Sinofsky has affirmed the date at MS's annual sales meeting, but it's not clear if that's a … [Read more...]

Y!kes’ app-enabled system transforms hotel accessibility: talking with hotel chains, launching this month on iOS, Android, BlackBerry and WP7

We all knew opening one's hotel room door with a smartphone was just the beginning, didn't we? As the years have turned (and LodgeNet has inexplicably remained), a smattering of companies have seen the opportunity to connect savvy hotel guests to the properties they frequent. Y!kes is the latest to tune in, and its solution undoubtedly has the … [Read more...]

AMC Launching Unscripted “JJK Security”

AMC has greenlit the quirky unscripted workplace comedy/drama series "JJK Security" to join their original series line-up which currently includes "Walking Dead," "Breaking Bad" and "Mad Men" reports Variety. Described as Coen Brothers and Christopher Guest-esque in style, the story follows a group of slightly off-kilter characters who work at a … [Read more...]