Laura Foy

It seems that nowadays everybody has a blog. Some of us even have video blogs- well, I guess that's a vlog. (Bit of trivia: Blog is actually short for "web log") Anyway, for those of you out there who may be considering starting a blog, or even if you just want tips from some seasoned…

I love stories like this one. An adorable sketch of a blue monster (by cartoonist Hugh MacLeod) just made for a friend which has now turned into a global theme. Here at Microsoft we are constantly working to change both the perception of Microsoft and the world for the better- and Steve Clayton…

Who would have ever thought that Johnny Knoxville and Steve O. would be paving the road to the future? Well, On December 19th, Blockbuster will premiere the first (and did I mention FREE) full-length feature film, Jackass 2.5, directly to online audiences using Microsoft Silverlight. This is one of…

I am frequently approached by friends and co-workers with questions about posting videos on the web. I don't know why, but I am. Anyway- as you know, Channel 10 offers you our videos in many different formats. We use a top secret method with very classified details in order to do this…

Healthcare is becoming much more consumer focused. Today’s patients want to be more directly involved in their care and in making decisions about their health. In October 2007, Microsoft launched HealthVault, a Web-based environment of new online services to help people search, store, and connect…

I got a chance to talk to Henry Juszkiewicz, CEO of Gibson Guitars who is hosting a very cool concert setup at CES with some great musicians like Kevin Costner (uh, yeah - that Kevin Costner) and Peter Frampton. Gibson was showing off their new Robot Guitar, which has auto-winding tuning pegs. You…

The PC industry is paying more and more attention to the look of their products since we (the people) are more and more asking for stylish, unique PC's to accent our personal styles. Microsoft even had a full runway show to show off their new high fashion coutour PC's. Then- Microsoft asked three…

We took a poll and you voted- what you wanted to see from the 2008 CES show was small, tiny gadgets. So I found what I think is TRULY the smallest MP3 player at the event. The added bonus is, not only is it small enough to wear as a necklace charm but its easy to use, affordable, stylish…

The Windows Vista Ultimate team has partnered up with TriggerStreet to create one seriously awesome challenge. Their team of pro's (directed by Kyle Newman) has created a 5 minute video and now it's up to YOU to create the next five minutes. Right now, all you have to do is write a…

Which motherboard should you buy? Where do you get the sweetest case mods? How will you decide which speakers are best for you??? These decisions can be quite daunting without the help of TechWare Labs. Ok, yes- there are tons of different product review sites out there but these guys really…