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Report: Microsoft preparing line of Android phones
Report: Microsoft preparing line of Android phones
According to BGR, Microsoft is preparing a line of Android-based smartphones to complement their Windows Phones. 21 May 2014 - 2 comments
Microsoft offering pro-rata Xbox Live refunds soon following sweeping changes
Microsoft offering pro-rata Xbox Live refunds soon following sweeping changes
Microsoft has confirmed it will refund Xbox Live Gold members on a pro-rata basis if they no longer want a subscription following the company's decision to allow entertainment apps to be used for free after years behind a paywall. 14 May 2014 - 1 comment
Xbox One without Kinect coming June 9 for $399
Xbox One without Kinect coming June 9 for $399
Microsoft will offer consumers an Xbox One console without Kinect for $399 from June 9, as it aims to catch up on Sony's lower priced PlayStation 4. 13 May 2014 - 9 comments
Xbox Live Gold requirement for Netlix, Hulu to be scrapped?
Xbox Live Gold requirement for Netlix, Hulu to be scrapped?
According to a report, Xbox One and Xbox 360 owners may soon be able to use Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services without an Xbox Live Gold account. 13 May 2014 - 3 comments
Microsoft confirms massive Internet Explorer vulnerability, hundreds of millions at risk
Microsoft confirms massive Internet Explorer vulnerability, hundreds of millions at risk
Microsoft has confirmed a zero-day vulnerability that has put a large portion of the world's computer users at risk. 27 Apr 2014 - 8 comments
Microsoft to distribute AOL videos
Microsoft to distribute AOL videos
Microsoft and AOL have announced a new pact in which the software giant will distribute many of AOL's videos via some of their Web properties. 26 Apr 2014
Microsoft to unveil at least two new original shows for Xbox next week
Microsoft to unveil at least two new original shows for Xbox next week
According to sources, Microsoft will unveil at least two new original programs that will be exclusive to the Xbox. 26 Apr 2014
Microsoft snaps up Nokia's devices and services business
Microsoft snaps up Nokia's devices and services business
Satya Nadella welcomes the Nokia Devices and Services business to the Microsoft family as the multi-billion deal announced in September 2013 is completed. 25 Apr 2014
Microsoft to complete Nokia devices and services acquisition on April 25th
Microsoft to complete Nokia devices and services acquisition on April 25th
Microsoft has confirmed that their acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Service business will close on April 25th. 22 Apr 2014 - 1 comment
Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to curb growing theft problem in U.S.
Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to curb growing theft problem in U.S.
Can a pledge from the smartphone industry to include anti-theft features in all smartphones sold after July 2015 stop the 'apple picking' problem in U.S. cities? 19 Apr 2014 - 8 comments
Chinese regulators approve Microsoft acquisition of Nokia device and services division
Chinese regulators approve Microsoft acquisition of Nokia device and services division
Last year, Microsoft announced it would be acquiring Nokia's device and services division for $7.2 billion as long as significant regulatory hurdles across continents. 09 Apr 2014
Brits pay millions to continue Windows XP usage in public services
Brits pay millions to continue Windows XP usage in public services
The British government has reportedly signed a milti-million pounds deal with Microsoft to continue using Windows XP in public services across the island. 06 Apr 2014 - 40 comments
Xbox One will get external storage support soon
Xbox One will get external storage support soon
Microsoft's Larry Hryb (Major Nelson has confirmed that the Xbox One console will get support for game storage through external devices in an update coming soon. 05 Apr 2014 - 2 comments
Xbox One update fixes controller issues
Xbox One update fixes controller issues
A new Xbox One system update includes another firmware update for controllers to fix several problems that have been reported by users. 05 Apr 2014
Microsoft: 12 million Office for iPad downloads in first week
Microsoft: 12 million Office for iPad downloads in first week
Microsoft has revealed that Office for iPad apps have been downloaded over 12 million times in just a week. 04 Apr 2014
Ridley Scott working on Halo project
Ridley Scott working on Halo project
Microsoft has confirmed that Ridley Scott is part of a new Halo project in development, but has not been liberal with details as of yet. 03 Apr 2014
Microsoft employee pleads guilty to Windows 8 trade secret theft
Microsoft employee pleads guilty to Windows 8 trade secret theft
A Russian national accused by Microsoft of stealing trade secrets from the company and passing them on to a French blogger has pleaded guilty. 03 Apr 2014
Microsoft purchase of Nokia handset business delayed until next month
Microsoft purchase of Nokia handset business delayed until next month
Last year, Microsoft announced it was purchasing Nokia's devices and services businesses for $7.2 billion, following regulatory approval on multiple continents. 24 Mar 2014 - 1 comment
Former Microsoft employee arrested for allegedly leaking Windows 8 code, screenshots, more
Former Microsoft employee arrested for allegedly leaking Windows 8 code, screenshots, more
Ex-Microsoft software architect Alex Kibkalo has been arrested and is now facing criminal charges of leaking trade secrets. 23 Mar 2014 - 6 comments
Microsoft will buy back your Windows XP machine to give you a discount on a new Surface Pro 2, select Win 8 PCs
Microsoft will buy back your Windows XP machine to give you a discount on a new Surface Pro 2, select Win 8 PCs
Microsoft has announced this week that it will give you $100 off a new Surface Pro 2 or select new PCs valued at $599 or more if you decide to get rid of that old Windows XP machine. 23 Mar 2014 - 4 comments
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