Tag: SILVERLIGHT

Microsoft has actually managed to turn its Bing Maps from a poor imitation of Google Maps to a serious competitor for its clientele. Rather than simply copy what others are doing, Microsoft has put a decent amount of effort into differentiating its product, as evidenced in its creation of an SDK (Software Development Kit) and a contest that encourages developers to build apps on top of Bing ...

Because watching HD TV on an actual TV is so last decade, Netflix has reportedly begun streaming over half of its HD collection for both PC and Mac users. As HackingNetflix explains, all you have to do in order to find out which titles are currently available for HD streaming is roll your mouse over a given movie or show, and look for the 'HD available' tag that pops up at the bottom of the ...

Share Part of being a good user and consumer is understanding how technology works, why we use it the way we do, and what that barrage of acronyms and PR jargon means. We're here to help you make sense of it all, and to give you a better appreciation of how those transistors, pixels, and antennas work together to deliver the conveniences of the modern world to your living room or office. ...

Do you find yourself annoyed with those inane quizzes on Facebook that measure how pure or how geeky you are? Well, if so, you probably don't want to wander over to the Microsoft Web site, because the company just launched 'Are You Certifiable?' -- a Silverlight-based quiz game that helps you decide if you're ready to become Microsoft Certified. The game is pretty straightforward. Pick a name ...

Mac owners who have been waiting for Netflix to open up the 'Watch Instantly' option just got a little something to light up their day -- the service is now available to the public; or at least members of the public who opt in via a Web form. It's all based on Microsoft's Silverlight, so you'll need to download and install the plugin for your Web browser, but please mind the six device limit if ...

Last night, the 2008 NFL season kicked off and along with it came NBC Sports' first ever streaming of live football games -- sure, you can plop down on the couch for the game just as you've done for years, but now you'll be able to tune in live from your computer. Thursday night's entry to live online football was the New York Giants stomping the Washington Redskins, and, according to reports, the ...