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Take a look at the bland canceled Nokia Mercury tablet
Take a look at the bland canceled Nokia Mercury tablet
Early last year, when Microsoft completed its purchase of Nokia's handsets division, the company decided it was in their best interest to cancel a number of devices the company was preparing to release. 03 Dec 2015
Steve Ballmer calls out his former company, calls their margin reporting 'bulls***'
Steve Ballmer calls out his former company, calls their margin reporting 'bulls***'
At Microsoft's most recent shareholder meeting, former CEO and major shareholder Steve Ballmer called out Microsoft's new reporting guidelines, call them in no uncertain terms, bulls***. 03 Dec 2015 - 1 comment
Cortana for iOS now available in beta
Cortana for iOS now available in beta
Microsoft has begun rolling out the beta version of their Cortana digital assistant to iOS device owners. 28 Nov 2015
Microsoft event: The Lumia 550 is a mid-range device for just $139
Microsoft event: The Lumia 550 is a mid-range device for just $139
In addition to their Lumia 950 and 950 XL flagships, Microsoft also unveiled a new budget device: The Lumia 550. 07 Oct 2015 - 1 comment
Which Xbox One holiday bundle should you buy this year?
Which Xbox One holiday bundle should you buy this year?
Microsoft has announced six more Xbox One holiday bundles that will go on sale before the end of 2015, here is a quick comparison of what they all offer. 02 Oct 2015 - 2 comments
Americans to lose $1.5 billion to common scam in 2015, says Microsoft
Americans to lose $1.5 billion to common scam in 2015, says Microsoft
Are you one of the estimated 3.3 million Americans targeted with these common scams in 2015? 02 Oct 2015 - 10 comments
Report: Windows 10 now installed on 100 million PCs
Report: Windows 10 now installed on 100 million PCs
According to insider sources, Windows 10 has now surpassed 100 million installs, a major milestone for the operating system. 28 Sep 2015 - 37 comments
Microsoft now owns a second Android lockscreen app
Microsoft now owns a second Android lockscreen app
Microsoft has quietly acquired Double Labs, the developer behind the Android app Echo Notification Lockscreen. 12 Sep 2015
Here are Microsoft's Cityman and Talkman flagships
Here are Microsoft's Cityman and Talkman flagships
Thanks to Evan Blass (@Evleaks), we have what appear to be press images and images of Microsoft's upcoming flagship Lumia devices, codename Cityman and Talkman. 28 Aug 2015 - 1 comment
Cortana for Android now available in public beta
Cortana for Android now available in public beta
Microsoft has announced today that their digital personal assistant software Cortana is now available in public beta for Android owners. 25 Aug 2015 - 1 comment
Microsoft is updating its discontinued Windows RT operating system
Microsoft is updating its discontinued Windows RT operating system
Microsoft has updated their Windows 10 FAQ page to reveal info on the upcoming update for Windows RT. 10 Aug 2015
Microsoft to finally bring retail store to NYC
Microsoft to finally bring retail store to NYC
Microsoft has confirmed that it will be opening its flagship Microsoft Store in NYC this fall. 30 Jul 2015 - 1 comment
China lifts the decade and a half long ban on game consoles
China lifts the decade and a half long ban on game consoles
China has had an peculiar ban on video game consoles for 15 years. Since last year it hasn't affected companies registered in he Shanghai Free ...... 26 Jul 2015 - 1 comment
Microsoft has largest quarterly loss ever thanks to disastrous Nokia acquisition
Microsoft has largest quarterly loss ever thanks to disastrous Nokia acquisition
Microsoft struggled this quarter following a massive write-off of its Nokia acquisition and the corresponding layoffs. 22 Jul 2015
Microsoft Cortana for Android will be official later this month following leak
Microsoft Cortana for Android will be official later this month following leak
Following this week's leak of Cortana for Android, Microsoft has confirmed the official version will be available later this month. 19 Jul 2015 - 1 comment
Windows 10 is ready for the limelight
Windows 10 is ready for the limelight
Microsoft has finalized the Windows 10 software and the Windows Insider Program members are now able to try out the commercial version. The ...... 17 Jul 2015 - 1 comment
Nokia wants to enter the smartphone market again
Nokia wants to enter the smartphone market again
Nokia released a statement earlier this week addressing the rumors of a possible future smartphone. The Finnish company had earlier suggested ...... 17 Jul 2015
Microsoft creates new social app, Tossup, to help you make plans
Microsoft creates new social app, Tossup, to help you make plans
Microsoft has created an interesting new app this week, 'Tossup,' an app that promises to help you organize plans with friends and family easier than even Facebook. 11 Jul 2015
Microsoft discontinues a number of MSN apps
Microsoft discontinues a number of MSN apps
Microsoft has confirmed it will be shutting down a number of MSN-branded apps (also once known as Bing apps) over the next few weeks and months. 11 Jul 2015
Microsoft takes $7.6 billion loss on Nokia acquisition, will layoff 7800 more employees
Microsoft takes $7.6 billion loss on Nokia acquisition, will layoff 7800 more employees
Admitting that the acquisition was a brutal mistake, Microsoft has written off its entire acquisition of Nokia's handset business, taking a $7.6 billion loss in less than two years. 10 Jul 2015 - 7 comments
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