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Microsoft confirms Halo news for E3
Microsoft confirms Halo news for E3
Microsoft Studios corporate VP Phil Spencer has confirmed Halo news for this year's E3 event in June. 01 Mar 2014 - 2 comments
Former Nokia CEO Elop to head major Microsoft division
Former Nokia CEO Elop to head major Microsoft division
Former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop will return to Microsoft shortly, taking over the company's important Devices and Studios business. 26 Feb 2014
Microsoft giving away up to 8GB free OneDrive cloud storage
Microsoft giving away up to 8GB free OneDrive cloud storage
Microosft, in an effort to bring some recognition to its newly renamed OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) cloud storage solution, is offering free space to mobile users. 19 Feb 2014
Microsoft extends Windows 7 Professional lifecycle on pre-installed machines past October
Microsoft extends Windows 7 Professional lifecycle on pre-installed machines past October
Microsoft has confirmed that it will still sell new PCs with Windows 7 Professional pre-installed beyond its original lifecycle date of October 2014. 15 Feb 2014
Analyst: Microsoft to make nearly $2 billion next year from Android licensing deals
Analyst: Microsoft to make nearly $2 billion next year from Android licensing deals
According to a new research note from Nomura, Microsoft is making up to $2 billion from its Android licensing agreements, significantly more than what it makes from its own Windows Phone smartphone operating system. 12 Feb 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft begins selling Windows 8.1 Asus VivoTab Note 8
Microsoft begins selling Windows 8.1 Asus VivoTab Note 8
After announcing the product at CES this year, Asus' VivoTab Note 8 is now available through the Microsoft Store. 12 Feb 2014
Microsoft invests $15 million and strikes licensing deal with Foursquare
Microsoft invests $15 million and strikes licensing deal with Foursquare
Microsoft has announced a $15 million 'strategic investment' in location-based services startup Foursquare. 05 Feb 2014
Microsoft names Satya Nadella as its third-ever CEO
Microsoft names Satya Nadella as its third-ever CEO
Microsoft has named Satya Nadella its third CEO in history, following a five-month search as current CEO Steve Ballmer retires. 05 Feb 2014
Microsoft preparing to name Satya Nadella its new CEO
Microsoft preparing to name Satya Nadella its new CEO
Microsoft's board of directors are preparing to name current enterprise and cloud head Satya Nadella as the new CEO for the software giant. 31 Jan 2014 - 7 comments
Microsoft buys the rights to hit 'Gears of War' series
Microsoft buys the rights to hit 'Gears of War' series
Microsoft has announced the acquisition of the rights to the blockbuster franchise 'Gears of War' series, guaranteeing it remains an Xbox exclusive. 28 Jan 2014 - 7 comments
Microsoft renames its SkyDrive cloud service 'OneDrive'
Microsoft renames its SkyDrive cloud service 'OneDrive'
Microsoft has announced that its SkyDrive cloud storage service is now named OneDrive. 28 Jan 2014 - 3 comments
Microsoft once again denies 'Halo' feature film
Microsoft once again denies 'Halo' feature film
For at least the last three years, there have been rumors that there would be a Halo feature film, but Microsoft has repeatedly denied or kept quiet on it. 15 Jan 2014
Microsoft blog, Twitter accounts compromised by pro-Syria group
Microsoft blog, Twitter accounts compromised by pro-Syria group
Microsoft's official blog on its Technet website, and two of its Twitter feeds were compromised by the Syrian Electronic Army over the weekend. 13 Jan 2014
Microsoft to ship Windows 9 'Threshold' in April 2015?
Microsoft to ship Windows 9 'Threshold' in April 2015?
According to a report, Microsoft's upcoming 'Threshold' will be shipped as 'Windows 9' in April 2015. 13 Jan 2014 - 5 comments
Microsoft: Halo TV show to be done 'the right way'
Microsoft: Halo TV show to be done 'the right way'
The upcoming Halo TV show will not be 'filler' and will be 'done the right way', Microsoft's Phil Spencer has assured fans of the popular franchise. 09 Jan 2014 - 2 comments
Microsoft gives another 20GB of free SkyDrive storage to Windows Phone owners
Microsoft gives another 20GB of free SkyDrive storage to Windows Phone owners
Windows Phone owners have been given another gift by Microsoft. 21 Dec 2013 - 2 comments
Microsoft: New CEO will not be hired until early 2014
Microsoft: New CEO will not be hired until early 2014
Microsoft has noted this week that the board will not select a new CEO until early next year. 19 Dec 2013
Sorry Microsoft, Alan Mulally is not leaving Ford
Sorry Microsoft, Alan Mulally is not leaving Ford
Ford CEO Alan Mulally has committed to stay with the automaker until at least the end of 2014, says the company's board director, ending speculation that the executive would jump ship to take the helm at tech giant Microsoft following the retirement 06 Dec 2013 - 1 comment
US DOJ approves Microsoft purchase of Nokia devices and services
US DOJ approves Microsoft purchase of Nokia devices and services
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved of Microsoft's plans to acquire Nokia's mobile devices and services business. 03 Dec 2013 - 3 comments
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