As per recent reports, it has been revealed that Microsoft has unveiled its plan in regard to Windows 8 development. Microsoft's Windows Chief Steven Sinofsky has said to have put up a note more than 8,000 words in which he has explained about Windows 8.

It has been recently revealed by Microsoft Company that it is going to follow rational policies for the process of licensing their technological standards, and promise to work in peaceful correlation with its competing companies rather than trying to bog them down with blocking their sales.

Microsoft and General Electric are planning to enter one of the so-called ambitious joint ventures, following which the powers of both the software giant's will become one and will primarily serve and aim to develop large-scale data platforms with GE Healthcare's expertise in building health care applications.

In a recent report, it has been made clear that the slick Xbox Live update would only be made available to users if they agree not to go against the company via class action lawsuits. However, they would have to agree for private settlement if there exists any discord between them.

As per the reports, Microsoft is observing Windows 8 as a great opportunity for the company that has enough potential to continue its tradition of success with Windows 7. In addition, the company has also anticipated that it will drag the company to take on the iPad as well as Android. There are several reports to indicate the launch of Windows 8, most probably during the next year.

Come February 2012 and the world would witness Microsoft’s novel Windows Store. This is specially going to open for its Windows 8 products, which would include computers, tablets and notebooks.

There is no denial that Microsoft has managed to make a special space in IT market with its services but recently, the company has been seen battling in front of other biggies like Apple, Google and many others. They have taken significant steps towards new and better products while keeping any eye on other companies as well.

Soon you would be able to direct your television sets by just saying pause and play. Not only this, but you could also ask the Xbox to search the web or to connect to films, music, TV, games and more.

It has been recently revealed that the Xbox 360 dashboard updates are soon going to be on the block. They are going to hit the consoles on the 6th of December. The firm has further announced that with this new facility, gamers will soon be able to use Kinect technology for controlling the Xbox through gestures and voices, and making it more user friendly and close to reality.

On Tuesday, Bill Gates is scheduled to defend Microsoft against a $1 billion antitrust lawsuit. The lawsuit has alleged that the software giant has tricked a competitor into huge losses while soar onto the market with Windows 95. Earlier in 2004, the Utah-based Novell Inc. sued Microsoft.