Hassle-free app searches, downloads, and updates are coming to Windows 8 via the Windows Store. Here’s an early look at how it will work.

Here’s a quick look at a few impressive numbers surrounding the consumer technology industry’s largest trade show.

Invisible infrared barrier acts as a force-field against mosquitoes.

Want to manipulate 3D virtual images with your hands? Thanks to Microsoft, science fiction may soon become reality.

Skype now allows video and instant messaging with your Facebook contacts.

RIM and Microsoft have been looking somewhat shaky recently. Okay, maybe “shaky” is an overstatement – both are multi-billion dollar businesses and a long way from bankruptcy – but it is fair to say that it hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for either company.

You hear about these cyber-attacks against businesses all the time, but Canadian individuals are also getting scammed via their computer and phones. Sync spoke with Microsoft’s national technology officer about what’s happening and what we can do about it.

If you’re a Windows XP or Vista user who’s tempted to upgrade to Windows 7, you may wish to hold off on doing so for a little while longer as Windows 8 has just sailed over the horizon (maybe).

Microsoft has quietly started to replace some Xbox360s due to a disc compatibility problem.

Two of the largest instant messenger networks are now connected, allowing users to cross-chat.