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Microsoft's extortion continues as company inks another Android licensing deal
Microsoft's extortion continues as company inks another Android licensing deal
Microsoft continues to force Android makers to pay up, and the company is now bragging that it owns 70 percent of the Android market. Thanks ...... 13 Jan 2012 - 11 comments
Nokia denies blogger's claim they will sell their smartphone division (again)
Nokia denies blogger's claim they will sell their smartphone division (again)
Several months after rumors of a pending Microsoft buyout first surfaced, Nokia is once again denying they will be selling their smartphone division. ...... 05 Jan 2012 - 1 comment
Microsoft finally kills Internet Explorer 6, in the U.S.
Microsoft finally kills Internet Explorer 6, in the U.S.
Microsoft has celebrated the death of Internet Explorer 6 in the U.S. with a cake frosted with the phrase, "Goodbye IE6!" The software giant ...... 03 Jan 2012 - 12 comments
Microsoft and Nokia accused of questionable tactics to defend Lumia 800 online
Microsoft and Nokia accused of questionable tactics to defend Lumia 800 online
Microsoft and Nokia have been accused of orchestrating attacks on the author of an article critical of the Lumia 800 on an Indian website. 23 Dec 2011 - 5 comments
Microsoft: This CES will be our last keynote
Microsoft: This CES will be our last keynote
Microsoft has announced today that it will pull out from the Consumer Electronics Show after this year's event. Spokesman Frank Shaw adds ...... 22 Dec 2011
Microsoft, Amazon and Nokia considered buying RIM
Microsoft, Amazon and Nokia considered buying RIM
Multiple sources today are reporting that Amazon, Microsoft and Nokia all considered purchasing struggling BlackBerry smartphone maker RIM before ...... 21 Dec 2011
Jury deadlocked in Novell suit against Microsoft
Jury deadlocked in Novell suit against Microsoft
Last week we reported that the ongoing antitrust dispute against Microsoft brought by Novell was in the hands of the presiding judge and jury. ...... 19 Dec 2011 - 3 comments
Novell's $1 billion anti-trust suit against Microsoft hears closing arguments
Novell's $1 billion anti-trust suit against Microsoft hears closing arguments
The case is now in the hands of the presiding judge and jury. In 2004, the global enterprise software provider sued Microsoft, claiming the ...... 14 Dec 2011 - 1 comment
Steve Ballmer appoints a new Windows Phone division head
Steve Ballmer appoints a new Windows Phone division head
Yesterday Andy Lees was moved out of his position as head of the Windows Phone division. It's unclear whether this was a demotion or a lateral move. 13 Dec 2011 - 3 comments
Microsoft makes Silverlight 5 available
Microsoft makes Silverlight 5 available
Microsoft has released Silverlight 5 today, the latest version of the plug-in/ The software giant explains the new features: New features ...... 12 Dec 2011 - 3 comments
Microsoft confirms February 2012 release for Windows 8 beta
Microsoft confirms February 2012 release for Windows 8 beta
Microsoft has confirmed the rumor today that its first public Windows 8 Beta will be released in February. The company also added that the ...... 07 Dec 2011 - 4 comments
Windows 8 'largely irrelevant' to PC users: IDC
Windows 8 'largely irrelevant' to PC users: IDC
Research firm suggests that the upcoming Windows 8 operating system will be largely irrelevant to PC users. 06 Dec 2011 - 7 comments
iPad getting Microsoft Office next year?
iPad getting Microsoft Office next year?
According to sources, Microsoft is planning to bring a functional version of its Office suite to the iPad next year. The iPad controls 70 ...... 30 Nov 2011 - 6 comments
Microsoft may be looking to buy Yahoo, again
Microsoft may be looking to buy Yahoo, again
Microsoft may be looking to buy Yahoo, again, just 4 years after its failed $44 billion bid for the company fell flat. The software giant ...... 25 Nov 2011 - 2 comments
Microsoft buys video search engine for $70 million
Microsoft buys video search engine for $70 million
Microsoft has acquired startup video search engine VideoSurf for $70 million. The software was created by Israeli entrepreneurs Lior Delgo, ...... 22 Nov 2011 - 3 comments
Rumor: Xbox Next to be unveiled in 2012
Rumor: Xbox Next to be unveiled in 2012
According to sources speaking to Edge, the Xbox Next/720 will be launched in 2012 in order to beat out rivals Nintendo and Sony. The source ...... 17 Nov 2011 - 17 comments
Barnes & Noble complains to DOJ about Microsoft patent shakedowns
Barnes & Noble complains to DOJ about Microsoft patent shakedowns
Barnes & Noble want the Justice Department to stop Microsoft from threatening Android vendors using claims of unspecified and outdated patents. 11 Nov 2011 - 1 comment
Low Income families in US to get $10 Internet and $150 computers next year
Low Income families in US to get $10 Internet and $150 computers next year
The FCC is partnering with a coalition of private companies and non-profits to offer $10 per month broadband and $150 computers to poor Americans. 09 Nov 2011 - 29 comments
Google patent attorney says Microsoft sues when they fail in the market
Google patent attorney says Microsoft sues when they fail in the market
In an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Google's patent counsel said the patent system rewards companies who fail in the market. 07 Nov 2011 - 2 comments
Rumor: 'Xbox Next' will be based on ARM and Windows 9
Rumor: 'Xbox Next' will be based on ARM and Windows 9
According to the latest "rumors and tips," the next generation Xbox gaming console will be smaller, cheaper and be based on ARM processors and ...... 07 Nov 2011 - 18 comments
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