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Microsoft completes acquisition of Minecraft maker Mojang
Microsoft completes acquisition of Minecraft maker Mojang
Microsoft's Phil Spencer has confirmed the company's acquisition of Minecraft maker has completed, ahead of schedule. 09 Nov 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft stops selling Windows 7 versions, Windows 8
Microsoft stops selling Windows 7 versions, Windows 8
Microsoft has halted the retail sale of some versions of its still-popular Windows 7 operating system, and of its successor Windows 8. 06 Nov 2014 - 19 comments
Dropbox and Microsoft partner up in mobile apps
Dropbox and Microsoft partner up in mobile apps
Microsoft and Dropbox are teaming up to make life a lot easier for users of both of their products on mobile. 06 Nov 2014
Goodnight Xbox Entertainment Studios, we barely knew you
Goodnight Xbox Entertainment Studios, we barely knew you
R.I.P Xbox Entertainment Studios 01 Nov 2014 - 2 comments
Samsung does not want to pay Microsoft royalties for Android as part of 2011 deal, citing anti-trust issues
Samsung does not want to pay Microsoft royalties for Android as part of 2011 deal, citing anti-trust issues
Last year, with Samsung selling over 300 million devices, those royalties topped $1 billion but allegedly Samsung was late with the payment and Microsoft sued them asking for about $7 million in interest. 01 Nov 2014 - 5 comments
Microsoft unveils new Health platform
Microsoft unveils new Health platform
Microsoft has announced its fitness platform, Microsoft Health today, to rival new offerings from Apple and Google. 30 Oct 2014
Microsoft fitness wearable coming 'within weeks'
Microsoft fitness wearable coming 'within weeks'
According to multiple reports, Microsoft is preparing their fitness wearable device for release in the coming weeks. 21 Oct 2014
Microsoft: Over 1 million sign up to test Windows 10 Technical Preview
Microsoft: Over 1 million sign up to test Windows 10 Technical Preview
Microsoft has announced that over 1 million consumers have registered to be part of the Windows Insider program that allows for earlier beta testing of the upcoming Windows 10 operating system. 14 Oct 2014 - 5 comments
Minecraft for Windows Phone already in the works
Minecraft for Windows Phone already in the works
According to a new report, the company was already working on the port for Windows Phone, even before the major acquisition. 11 Oct 2014
New owner Microsoft promises to bring Minecraft to Windows Phone
New owner Microsoft promises to bring Minecraft to Windows Phone
Earlier this month, Microsoft confirmed rumors and announced the acquisition of Minecraft creator Mojang AB for $2.5 billion. 20 Sep 2014
Microsoft acquires Minecraft creator Mojang for $2.5 billion, Notch will not stay on
Microsoft acquires Minecraft creator Mojang for $2.5 billion, Notch will not stay on
Microsoft has confirmed it is acquiring Minecraft creator Mojang AB for $2.5 billion, a huge bet that the popular game will remain popular into the future, and that the company can build other hits, as well. 16 Sep 2014
Microsoft trying to say goodbye to Windows Phone and Nokia brands
Microsoft trying to say goodbye to Windows Phone and Nokia brands
Microsoft will drop the Nokia and Windows Phone brands after the holiday season, sticking instead with Lumia and Windows for their products. 11 Sep 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft on verge of deal to purchase Minecraft creator Mojang
Microsoft on verge of deal to purchase Minecraft creator Mojang
According to multiple sources, Microsoft is in deep discussions to buy 'Minecraft' maker Mojang AB, at a $2 billion price tag. 10 Sep 2014 - 3 comments
Warner Bros. in talks with Microsoft to buy Xbox Entertainment Studios
Warner Bros. in talks with Microsoft to buy Xbox Entertainment Studios
Earlier this month, Microsoft announced that it was shutting down its Xbox Entertainment Studios division, after investments for the past few years led to just one original program. 17 Aug 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft confirms White Xbox One bundle details
Microsoft confirms White Xbox One bundle details
Microsoft has used Gamescom to confirm details about the previous announced 'Cirrus' white console. 13 Aug 2014 - 2 comments
Microsoft unveils $25 Nokia 130 phone for Asia, Africa
Microsoft unveils $25 Nokia 130 phone for Asia, Africa
Microsoft, through its newly acquired Nokia, is looking to expand their presence to the emerging markets of Asia and Africa, unveiling the new $25 Nokia 130. 12 Aug 2014 - 4 comments
Microsoft sets end-of-life for all Internet Explorer versions before 11
Microsoft sets end-of-life for all Internet Explorer versions before 11
Microsoft has selected an end-of-life date for older Internet Explorer browser versions, giving users until January 12, 2016 to use all versions before IE 11, if they want to keep up-to-date security that is. 08 Aug 2014 - 9 comments
Microsoft planning on bringing a retail store to New York City's Fifth Ave
Microsoft planning on bringing a retail store to New York City's Fifth Ave
According to a new report, Microsoft is working on bringing a retail store to Fifth Avenue in New York City, near the now iconic Apple cube on 59th and 5th. 08 Aug 2014
Windows 8.1 getting updated on August 12th
Windows 8.1 getting updated on August 12th
Microsoft has confirmed that the expected Windows 8.1 update is coming on August 12th. 06 Aug 2014
Microsoft shuts down Xbox Entertainment Studios after two years and just one completed project
Microsoft shuts down Xbox Entertainment Studios after two years and just one completed project
In addition to their announced 18,000 layoffs, Microsoft will also be shutting down their Xbox Entertainment Studios, which so far has been a major failure for the company. 18 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
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