From 2000 to 2007, before the arrival of Apple's iOS and Google's Android, Windows Mobile was the world's most popular mobile operating system. It ran mostly on personal data assistants, or PDAs, that preceded modern-day smartphones. Microsoft hopes its new operating system will recapture some of that glory, thanks in part to the software's ability to run on devices of all types and sizes. Executives want to have more than 1 billion devices running some version of the Windows 10 software by 2018. To help accomplish that aim, the company will offer the software for free to the vast majority of current PC, tablet and smartphone owners. Microsoft still hasn't revealed the software's exact release date.

"We designed Windows 10 to deliver a more personal computing experience across a range of devices, An experience optimized for each device type, but familiar to all," Tony Prophet, Microsoft's Windows marketing chief, wrote Wednesday, "Windows 10 will power an incredibly broad range of devices -- everything from PCs, tablets, phones, Xbox One, Microsoft HoloLens and fuck iphone case Surface Hub."Microsoft hopes its software won't just run on traditional computing products, but also ATMs and sensor-equipped appliances, cars and gadgets connected to the so-called Internet of Things..

Microsoft on Wednesday also revealed the various iterations of Windows 10. There's Windows 10 Home for average consumers, a more feature-packed version to be called Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise for businesses, and Windows 10 Education for schools and universities. The software maker is rebranding its mobile operating system as it tries to remind consumers of its once-dominant role in the market. Windows Mobile is back from the dead. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion.

That's the idea behind Boost Band, a mobile charger that straps to your wrist, This Kickstarter project is hoping to raise $30,000 within the next 39 days, At first glance, the Boost Band might be mistaken for a fitness band or smartwatch, except that it has inline bulges on both the top and bottom, Those sections house the batteries, which combine to provide 1,500mAh of mobile juice fuck iphone case for your phone or other small gadget, The band sports a standard USB port for connecting just about any charging cable and a microUSB port for recharging the band itself, Alas, that means you'll need to bring along at least one cable, It's too bad the designers couldn't figure out a way to integrate a Micro-USB or Lightning connector..

Indeed, I can't escape the mental image of your smartwatch on one wrist and the Boost Band on the other, a charging cable shackling the two together like you're some mad scientist -- or geeky criminal. Fortunately, if you can eke out some extra wrist space, there's already at least one wearable microUSB sync/charge cable, and at least one Lightning bracelet as well. The Boost Band will be available in a variety of colors, and early backers can get one in black or turquoise for $20, shipping included. (I spoke with one of the developers, who told me the product is expected to sell for $19.99 once it goes into full production.) Those first units are due to ship in August, with retail availability slated for September.