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Rumor: Does Microsoft have interest in acquiring AMD?
Rumor: Does Microsoft have interest in acquiring AMD?
According to a new report, Microsoft is looking into acquiring struggling chip maker AMD, a move that would help the software giant to revive its own chip operations. 01 Jul 2015 - 18 comments
Sony surprised by Xbox backwards compatibility, says not in the works for PS4
Sony surprised by Xbox backwards compatibility, says not in the works for PS4
Microsoft announced at E3 this week that its current generation gaming console will be backwards compatible with selected Xbox 360 games later this year. ...... 20 Jun 2015 - 4 comments
Former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop and others leave Microsoft
Former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop and others leave Microsoft
Microsoft has announced that former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop and head of mobile phones Jo Harlow will be leaving the company. The two were considered ...... 19 Jun 2015
Microsoft announces Xbox Elite wireless controller for hardcore gamers
Microsoft announces Xbox Elite wireless controller for hardcore gamers
Microsoft has announced a new wireless controller for the Xbox One and Windows 10 aimed at the hardcore gamer. 16 Jun 2015 - 10 comments
Moonraker was Nokia's take on the smartwatch
Moonraker was Nokia's take on the smartwatch
Every company in the mobile space seems to now have it, a smartwatch. You have the Motorola 360, the Samsung Galaxy Gear, the LG Watch Urbane, ...... 12 Jun 2015
Newegg accidentally reveals Windows 10 price?
Newegg accidentally reveals Windows 10 price?
Windows 10 has been largely unveiled by Microsoft in endless test versions on Windows Insider Program and to the masses at Build conference. ...... 31 May 2015
Cortana coming to iPhone & Android this year, Microsoft confirms
Cortana coming to iPhone & Android this year, Microsoft confirms
Microsoft announces Cortana will land on iPhone and Android devices this year, and more goodies coming over the next couple of months. 26 May 2015 - 1 comment
Xbox One gets $60 Over-The-Air TV Tuner
Xbox One gets $60 Over-The-Air TV Tuner
Xbox One gets broadcast TV with an Hauppauge Over-The-Air TV Tuner, delivering subscription-free live TV, 30 minute live TV pause and TV streaming to other devices using the Xbox App on Windows 10, or Xbox One Smartglass app. 20 May 2015 - 1 comment
Microsoft will provide Windows 10 updates for phones so you're not waiting on carriers
Microsoft will provide Windows 10 updates for phones so you're not waiting on carriers
Microsoft has taken the reins in regards to future Windows Phone updates, promising that carriers will no longer be a hindrance in getting the latest update for your operating system. 17 May 2015 - 1 comment
Microsoft seen as suitor for Salesforce
Microsoft seen as suitor for Salesforce
CRM king Salesforce apparently has anmajor suitor: Microsoft 06 May 2015
Microsoft buys digital pen technology from N-Trig for $30 million
Microsoft buys digital pen technology from N-Trig for $30 million
Although it was widely reported months ago, Microsoft has finally confirmed their acquisition of technology from digital pen tech developer N-Trig. 03 May 2015
Microsoft discontinues Windows Media Center
Microsoft discontinues Windows Media Center
Microsoft has been unveiling more about its upcoming operating system this past week at Build conference in San Francisco. The company also ...... 03 May 2015 - 1 comment
Windows 10 will not be ready for phones this summer
Windows 10 will not be ready for phones this summer
Microsoft is readying its Windows 10 launch this summer and has been promoting its new features this week at its Build conference in San Francisco. ...... 02 May 2015 - 1 comment
Microsoft wants to guess how old you are from the pic you upload
Microsoft wants to guess how old you are from the pic you upload
Microsoft has launched the fun and likely inaccurate website that uses facial recognition to guess your age. 01 May 2015 - 2 comments
BUILD: Microsoft sees Windows 10 on 1 billion devices in three years
BUILD: Microsoft sees Windows 10 on 1 billion devices in three years
According to Windows boss Terry Myerson, over 1 billion devices will be running Windows 10 in just three years time, a hugely optimistic forecast that shows how confident the company is with its upcoming operating system that will run on PCs, mobile 30 Apr 2015
Report: Microsoft to allow Android apps to run on Windows 10 tablets, phones
Report: Microsoft to allow Android apps to run on Windows 10 tablets, phones
According to the well-connected Paul Thurrott, Microsoft will announce this week that Windows 10 phone and tablet users will be able to run Android apps on their devices. 29 Apr 2015 - 7 comments
Microsoft is still losing money on every Windows Phone sold
Microsoft is still losing money on every Windows Phone sold
According to a recent filing with the U.S. SEC, it appears that Microsoft continues to lose money on every Windows Phone it sells, and may have to write-off a billion dollar loss thanks to its acquisition of Nokia's handset business. 29 Apr 2015
comScore: Bing hits 20 percent search market share
comScore: Bing hits 20 percent search market share
According to research firm comScore, Bing has reached a significant milestone: 20 percent share in the search market. 17 Apr 2015 - 4 comments
New Halo games now available for iOS, Windows, Windows Phone
New Halo games now available for iOS, Windows, Windows Phone
As of writing, Microsoft's 'Halo' series spinoffs are now available for purchase on iPhone, iPad, Windows and Windows Phone. 16 Apr 2015
Bing is headed to Cyanogen operating system following strategic partnership with Microsoft
Bing is headed to Cyanogen operating system following strategic partnership with Microsoft
After months of rumors, it's finally happening: Mobile operating system maker Cyanogen has announced a strategic partnership with rival operating system maker Microsoft. 16 Apr 2015
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