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Microsoft has released new MSN-branded apps for Android, iOS, Amazon
Microsoft has released new MSN-branded apps for Android, iOS, Amazon
Microsoft has continued its new trend of releasing apps outside of its own ecosystem, unveiling a slew of MSN-branded apps for iOS, Android and Amazon. 11 Dec 2014
Microsoft is offering 100 albums free, including Eminem, Dr Dre, Rihanna, Kanye West, U2 and more
Microsoft is offering 100 albums free, including Eminem, Dr Dre, Rihanna, Kanye West, U2 and more
Microsoft has come along with another insane promotion through its Music Deals app, this time literally giving away popular albums for free. 11 Dec 2014 - 1 comment
Windows 10 release likely in Autumn
Windows 10 release likely in Autumn
Microsoft is planning to release the Windows 10 operating system a bit later than it had previously predicted, but in line to coincide with the third anniversary of the Windows 8 launch. 11 Dec 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft: We'll gladly take your Bitcoin
Microsoft: We'll gladly take your Bitcoin
Microsoft is endorsing the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, letting customers use it to pay for apps, games, music and videos across its digital services. 11 Dec 2014 - 1 comment
Windows 10 users told to uninstall Office on Patch Tuesday
Windows 10 users told to uninstall Office on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft unusually instructed users running the Windows 10 Technical Preview to uninstall Microsoft Office products before attempting to install a required patch. 10 Dec 2014
Microsoft got killed on that stake they purchased in Nook
Microsoft got killed on that stake they purchased in Nook
Barnes & Noble and Microsoft have unceremoniously ended their partnership in the Nook digital venture of the bookstore. 05 Dec 2014
Microsoft completes acquisition of Minecraft maker Mojang
Microsoft completes acquisition of Minecraft maker Mojang
Microsoft's Phil Spencer has confirmed the company's acquisition of Minecraft maker has completed, ahead of schedule. 09 Nov 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft stops selling Windows 7 versions, Windows 8
Microsoft stops selling Windows 7 versions, Windows 8
Microsoft has halted the retail sale of some versions of its still-popular Windows 7 operating system, and of its successor Windows 8. 06 Nov 2014 - 19 comments
Dropbox and Microsoft partner up in mobile apps
Dropbox and Microsoft partner up in mobile apps
Microsoft and Dropbox are teaming up to make life a lot easier for users of both of their products on mobile. 06 Nov 2014
Goodnight Xbox Entertainment Studios, we barely knew you
Goodnight Xbox Entertainment Studios, we barely knew you
R.I.P Xbox Entertainment Studios 01 Nov 2014 - 2 comments
Samsung does not want to pay Microsoft royalties for Android as part of 2011 deal, citing anti-trust issues
Samsung does not want to pay Microsoft royalties for Android as part of 2011 deal, citing anti-trust issues
Last year, with Samsung selling over 300 million devices, those royalties topped $1 billion but allegedly Samsung was late with the payment and Microsoft sued them asking for about $7 million in interest. 01 Nov 2014 - 5 comments
Microsoft unveils new Health platform
Microsoft unveils new Health platform
Microsoft has announced its fitness platform, Microsoft Health today, to rival new offerings from Apple and Google. 30 Oct 2014
Microsoft fitness wearable coming 'within weeks'
Microsoft fitness wearable coming 'within weeks'
According to multiple reports, Microsoft is preparing their fitness wearable device for release in the coming weeks. 21 Oct 2014
Microsoft: Over 1 million sign up to test Windows 10 Technical Preview
Microsoft: Over 1 million sign up to test Windows 10 Technical Preview
Microsoft has announced that over 1 million consumers have registered to be part of the Windows Insider program that allows for earlier beta testing of the upcoming Windows 10 operating system. 14 Oct 2014 - 5 comments
Minecraft for Windows Phone already in the works
Minecraft for Windows Phone already in the works
According to a new report, the company was already working on the port for Windows Phone, even before the major acquisition. 11 Oct 2014
New owner Microsoft promises to bring Minecraft to Windows Phone
New owner Microsoft promises to bring Minecraft to Windows Phone
Earlier this month, Microsoft confirmed rumors and announced the acquisition of Minecraft creator Mojang AB for $2.5 billion. 20 Sep 2014
Microsoft acquires Minecraft creator Mojang for $2.5 billion, Notch will not stay on
Microsoft acquires Minecraft creator Mojang for $2.5 billion, Notch will not stay on
Microsoft has confirmed it is acquiring Minecraft creator Mojang AB for $2.5 billion, a huge bet that the popular game will remain popular into the future, and that the company can build other hits, as well. 16 Sep 2014
Microsoft trying to say goodbye to Windows Phone and Nokia brands
Microsoft trying to say goodbye to Windows Phone and Nokia brands
Microsoft will drop the Nokia and Windows Phone brands after the holiday season, sticking instead with Lumia and Windows for their products. 11 Sep 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft on verge of deal to purchase Minecraft creator Mojang
Microsoft on verge of deal to purchase Minecraft creator Mojang
According to multiple sources, Microsoft is in deep discussions to buy 'Minecraft' maker Mojang AB, at a $2 billion price tag. 10 Sep 2014 - 3 comments
Warner Bros. in talks with Microsoft to buy Xbox Entertainment Studios
Warner Bros. in talks with Microsoft to buy Xbox Entertainment Studios
Earlier this month, Microsoft announced that it was shutting down its Xbox Entertainment Studios division, after investments for the past few years led to just one original program. 17 Aug 2014 - 1 comment
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