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Nokia and Microsoft working on a tablet?
Nokia and Microsoft working on a tablet?
According to Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, the Finnish phone maker is looking into producing a tablet in conjunction with partner Microsoft. Says ...... 27 Feb 2012
Nokia quickly becomes world's top Windows Phone maker
Nokia quickly becomes world's top Windows Phone maker
According to the latest data from Strategy Analytics, Nokia has quickly become the world's top Windows Phone maker. In the Q4 2011, global ...... 24 Feb 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft in EU complaint against Motorola Mobility
Microsoft in EU complaint against Motorola Mobility
Redmond-based software giant has filed a complaint with EU antitrust regulators over Motorola Mobility's patent royalty demands related to web video. 22 Feb 2012 - 4 comments
Microsoft reveals end-of-life dates for Windows OSs
Microsoft reveals end-of-life dates for Windows OSs
Microsoft Japan has revealed the end-of-life dates for its last three Windows operating systems. Here is the list, which includes extended ...... 20 Feb 2012 - 18 comments
Xbox Next is code named 'Durango'
Xbox Next is code named 'Durango'
2013's yet un-named Xbox successor is codenamed 'Durango,' says Kotaku. As the console develops, that will be the name used, say sources, ...... 18 Feb 2012 - 14 comments
Xbox 360 update will fix color space in video playback
Xbox 360 update will fix color space in video playback
Microsoft has announced it has begun rolling out a system update that will fix the color space issues seen in video playback. Over the past ...... 16 Feb 2012 - 2 comments
Cisco appealing Microsoft's purchase of Skype
Cisco appealing Microsoft's purchase of Skype
Cisco has confirmed today it will appeal the European Commission's approval of Microsoft's purchase of Skype. Last year, the software giant ...... 16 Feb 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft patches 21 more vulnerabilities
Microsoft patches 21 more vulnerabilities
Following their standard "Patch Tuesday" protocol, Microsoft has issued nine security updates today that patch 21 vulnerabilities in their products. ...... 15 Feb 2012 - 2 comments
Xbox 360 has another big month
Xbox 360 has another big month
Despite a slumping market, the Microsoft Xbox 360 had another big month. In the U.S., in January, the console had another solid month, marking ...... 11 Feb 2012 - 12 comments
Microsoft defends Windows 8 walled garden for ARM
Microsoft defends Windows 8 walled garden for ARM
Microsoft's response to rumors about Windows On ARM tablets suggests they will be more like Windows Phones for PCs. 09 Feb 2012 - 4 comments
U.S. DOJ to clear Nortel patent purchase
U.S. DOJ to clear Nortel patent purchase
The U.S. Department of Justice is prepared to clear the massive bid for Nortel patents from a group of tech giants. Apple, Microsoft, EMC, ...... 09 Feb 2012 - 2 comments
Windows 8 public beta to be unveiled on leap day
Windows 8 public beta to be unveiled on leap day
Microsoft will be showing off, and presumably releasing, the first public beta of Windows 8 on February 29th in Barcelona in the middle of the Mobile World Congress. 09 Feb 2012 - 4 comments
Lumia 900 up for pre-order, if you live near Microsoft retail store
Lumia 900 up for pre-order, if you live near Microsoft retail store
Microsoft has put the Nokia Lumia 900 up for pre-order, with $25 down payment, but only if you live near a Microsoft retail store. There ...... 05 Feb 2012
Brandon Watson leaves Microsoft for Amazon
Brandon Watson leaves Microsoft for Amazon
Brandon Watson, one of the top Microsoft execs for Windows Phone, has left the company and will be headed over to Amazon. Says Microsoft: ...... 05 Feb 2012 - 1 comment
Leaked video suggests a unified Windows for desktops, tablets and phones
Leaked video suggests a unified Windows for desktops, tablets and phones
A leaked Microsoft video seems to point to a unification of Windows Phone and Windows 8 into a singe OS, similar to what Apple has done with iOS. 04 Feb 2012 - 3 comments
Xbox Next will use Blu-ray, not play used games
Xbox Next will use Blu-ray, not play used games
According to Kotaku, Microsoft's upcoming console will play Blu-ray discs, catching up to Sony 7 years after the launch of the PS3. Another ...... 27 Jan 2012 - 42 comments
Xbox Live headed to Android, iOS
Xbox Live headed to Android, iOS
Microsoft has confirmed it is working on bringing 'Xbox experiences' to Android and iOS devices. Xbox Live, the company's online gaming and ...... 26 Jan 2012 - 1 comment
Is Microsoft being honest about Windows 8 for ARM?
Is Microsoft being honest about Windows 8 for ARM?
It looks like Windows 8 ARM edition may only be sold to tablet makers, but Microsoft apparently doesn't want to say. 18 Jan 2012 - 2 comments
No Microsoft TV service any time soon says report
No Microsoft TV service any time soon says report
Microsoft pay TV deal is dead for now says industry insider. TV executives wanted more than Microsoft was willing to pay. 17 Jan 2012 - 2 comments
Skype app for Windows Phone coming soon
Skype app for Windows Phone coming soon
According to Skype's VP of products Rick Osterloh, a Skype app for Windows Phone devices is coming soon. The exec noted that the company ...... 15 Jan 2012 - 2 comments
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