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.

In Asia, Microsoft researchers are experimenting with new ways to interact with the Live Tiles that are core to the Windows 8.X, Windows Phone, and Xbox user interfaces. Mary Jo Foley Mary Jo Foley ...

While there's a lot to love about live tiles in Windows and Windows Phone, there's one element that's been missing: interactivity. Sure, they'll refresh with your latest notifications, but all you can ...