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Microsoft Office 2013 beta coming this week?
Microsoft Office 2013 beta coming this week?
Although unconfirmed, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is expected to unveil a beta version of the upcoming Office 2013 suite. The company has ...... 14 Jul 2012 - 9 comments
Microsoft now collects royalties on 70 percent of Android devices
Microsoft now collects royalties on 70 percent of Android devices
Aluratek and Coby have settled and will pay royalties to Microsoft over Android devices. The companies are now added to the huge list of ...... 10 Jul 2012 - 3 comments
Next Xbox to be called Xbox 8?
Next Xbox to be called Xbox 8?
Some evidence this week suggests that Microsoft's upcoming console will be called "Xbox 8" instead of Xbox 720 or Xbox Next. Microsoft secured ...... 05 Jul 2012 - 22 comments
Halo 4 will require 8GB space for multiplayer
Halo 4 will require 8GB space for multiplayer
Microsoft has confirmed that Halo 4's multiplayer mode will require 8GB of free space. This means, if you are a Halo fan and you own an Xbox ...... 03 Jul 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft unveils Windows 8 upgrade plans
Microsoft unveils Windows 8 upgrade plans
Microsoft has detailed its Windows 8 upgrade plans, including how it works for XP, Vista and Win 7 users. If you are running Windows 7 Starter, ...... 29 Jun 2012 - 10 comments
Microsoft planning Xbox music service to rival iTunes?
Microsoft planning Xbox music service to rival iTunes?
According to Bloomberg, Microsoft is looking to unveil a large Xbox music service that will include Spotify-esque streaming and a la carte downloads. ...... 29 Jun 2012 - 8 comments
Microsoft shoots down rumor of own Windows Phone
Microsoft shoots down rumor of own Windows Phone
Microsoft has shot down the rumors that it is looking into creating its own branded smartphone. The rumors were started by Nomura analyst ...... 26 Jun 2012 - 1 comment
Microsoft completes purchase of Yammer for $1.2 billion
Microsoft completes purchase of Yammer for $1.2 billion
Microsoft has finally confirmed its acquisition of Yammer, for $1.2 billion. CEO David Sacks will continue to lead the company as it is integrated ...... 26 Jun 2012 - 1 comment
Report: Microsoft Surface to sell for $599
Report: Microsoft Surface to sell for $599
Bloomberg reported earlier today that sources are claiming to have early access to Microsoft's pricing of the Surface tablets. The sources ...... 22 Jun 2012 - 20 comments
Analyst: Microsoft making its own phone
Analyst: Microsoft making its own phone
According to Nomura analyst Rick Sherlund, Microsoft is looking into ways to make their own smartphone. The device will be used to boost ...... 22 Jun 2012 - 11 comments
Acer: Microsoft Surface tablet is just marketing ploy
Acer: Microsoft Surface tablet is just marketing ploy
While most of the media seems to agree that the Microsoft Surface tablet is a potential game-changer, one company sees it as a marketing ploy. ...... 21 Jun 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8, WP7 users will not get it
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8, WP7 users will not get it
During its announced developers conference today, Microsoft unveiled its Windows Phone 8 smartphone platform. Codenamed 'Apollo,' the OS ...... 21 Jun 2012 - 17 comments
Microsoft's unveils 'Surface' Windows tablet with multitouch keyboard
Microsoft's unveils 'Surface' Windows tablet with multitouch keyboard
Microsoft has used their impromptu 'mystery' event to unveil the rumored 'Surface' Windows RT tablet. So far, from the specs revealed we ...... 18 Jun 2012 - 19 comments
Barnes & Noble is not part of Microsoft's announcement
Barnes & Noble is not part of Microsoft's announcement
Barnes & Noble has confirmed today that it is not part of Microsoft's mysterious news conference tonight at 7PM EST. When asked, a B&N spokesperson ...... 18 Jun 2012 - 2 comments
Tomorrow's major Microsoft announcement to involve Barnes & Noble?
Tomorrow's major Microsoft announcement to involve Barnes & Noble?
That is a strong possibility, says The Verge's Tom Warren. Microsoft is rumored to be announcing a Windows RT tablet tomorrow, one built ...... 17 Jun 2012 - 1 comment
Leaked document: Xbox 720 to cost $299 with Kinect 2
Leaked document: Xbox 720 to cost $299 with Kinect 2
Thanks to a 56-page leaked document that has since been removed by Microsoft from the social publishing site Scribd, we have a clearer look ...... 17 Jun 2012 - 6 comments
Microsoft unveiling its own Windows RT tablet on Monday?
Microsoft unveiling its own Windows RT tablet on Monday?
According to multiple credible sources, Microsoft is preparing to unveil their rival to Apple, Google and Amazon at an event on Monday. The ...... 15 Jun 2012 - 1 comment
Microsoft buys Yammer for $1 billion
Microsoft buys Yammer for $1 billion
Microsoft will be purchasing the business social networking site at an unheralded price. Yammer, which is little known outside of corporate ...... 15 Jun 2012
HTC blocked from Windows RT?
HTC blocked from Windows RT?
According to Bloomberg, Microsoft is shutting out HTC from developing products for the upcoming Windows RT. Apparently, HTC doesn't "sell ...... 07 Jun 2012 - 5 comments
The Halo 4 trailer and footage everyone is talking about
The Halo 4 trailer and footage everyone is talking about
Today during its E3 keynote, Microsoft showed its first trailer and gameplay footage for the much-anticipated Halo 4 title. The game will ...... 05 Jun 2012 - 1 comment
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