Live Tiles are a core element of Windows 8 and Windows Phone, letting users glance at information without entering the app itself. But the lack of interactivity in these tiles limits their usefulness.

Microsoft could make its Windows Live Tiles more interactive, according to a video from the company's research division. The clip shows a new Live Tiles concept on the Home Screen that lets users ...

Whatever changes Microsoft may have for the future of the venerable Windows Start Menu, it might not be as drastic as some expect or even hope. On the one hand, that's a good thing since it will still ...