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Microsoft confirms White Xbox One bundle details
Microsoft confirms White Xbox One bundle details
Microsoft has used Gamescom to confirm details about the previous announced 'Cirrus' white console. 13 Aug 2014 - 2 comments
Microsoft unveils $25 Nokia 130 phone for Asia, Africa
Microsoft unveils $25 Nokia 130 phone for Asia, Africa
Microsoft, through its newly acquired Nokia, is looking to expand their presence to the emerging markets of Asia and Africa, unveiling the new $25 Nokia 130. 12 Aug 2014 - 4 comments
Microsoft sets end-of-life for all Internet Explorer versions before 11
Microsoft sets end-of-life for all Internet Explorer versions before 11
Microsoft has selected an end-of-life date for older Internet Explorer browser versions, giving users until January 12, 2016 to use all versions before IE 11, if they want to keep up-to-date security that is. 08 Aug 2014 - 9 comments
Microsoft planning on bringing a retail store to New York City's Fifth Ave
Microsoft planning on bringing a retail store to New York City's Fifth Ave
According to a new report, Microsoft is working on bringing a retail store to Fifth Avenue in New York City, near the now iconic Apple cube on 59th and 5th. 08 Aug 2014
Windows 8.1 getting updated on August 12th
Windows 8.1 getting updated on August 12th
Microsoft has confirmed that the expected Windows 8.1 update is coming on August 12th. 06 Aug 2014
Microsoft shuts down Xbox Entertainment Studios after two years and just one completed project
Microsoft shuts down Xbox Entertainment Studios after two years and just one completed project
In addition to their announced 18,000 layoffs, Microsoft will also be shutting down their Xbox Entertainment Studios, which so far has been a major failure for the company. 18 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
Ouch: Microsoft slashing up to 18,000 jobs
Ouch: Microsoft slashing up to 18,000 jobs
As expected, Microsoft announced a round of layoffs today although the number was well beyond all expectations. 18 Jul 2014
Microsoft to lay off most employees in over five years
Microsoft to lay off most employees in over five years
Tech behemoth Microsoft is looking to cut some costs as it integrates its new Nokia handset unit, planning layoffs that would be the company's largest this decade. 16 Jul 2014 - 4 comments
Microsoft Kinect for Windows v2 goes up for pre-order at $199, ships 7/15
Microsoft Kinect for Windows v2 goes up for pre-order at $199, ships 7/15
Microsoft has confirmed that the Kinect v2 for Windows will begin shipping on July 15th, with the motion control system now available for pre-order. 09 Jul 2014 - 6 comments
Microsoft, Canon sign patent licensing deal
Microsoft, Canon sign patent licensing deal
Microsoft has announced a cross-licensing pact with camera and imaging giant Canon, a deal that will affect a broad range of products and services each company offers, including certain digital imaging and mobile consumer products. 05 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
New Nokia devices to be branded 'Nokia by Microsoft'?
New Nokia devices to be branded 'Nokia by Microsoft'?
According to prolific leaker @Evleaks, Microsoft has almost completed a licensing pact with Nokia in which future Nokia devices will be branded Nokia by Microsoft. 28 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Skype makes upgrades to latest versions for Mac, Windows mandatory
Skype makes upgrades to latest versions for Mac, Windows mandatory
Skype has said this week that it will be retiring all older versions of its desktop application, including versions for Mac and Windows that were released as recently as February 2014. 22 Jun 2014
Chinese government reveals Microsoft's Android patents
Chinese government reveals Microsoft's Android patents
Microsoft, who has long licensed its patents to Android OEMs and takes a piece of almost every Android device made, has now had those mystery patents revealed by the Chinese government. 17 Jun 2014 - 3 comments
Microsoft Web Outlook app requires KitKat and Office 365 business
Microsoft Web Outlook app requires KitKat and Office 365 business
Microsoft has announced the launch of a beta version of its Outlook Web App (OWA) for Android available now in the Google Play Store. 13 Jun 2014
Xbox Feedback site wants your advice
Xbox Feedback site wants your advice
Microsoft's Xbox team are continuing their outreach to customers by launching a feedback website looking for your thoughts and suggestions. 10 Jun 2014
Xbox 360 sales hit 84 million; 100,000 centuries of gameplay
Xbox 360 sales hit 84 million; 100,000 centuries of gameplay
Microsoft has announced that sales of its Xbox 360 consoles have passed 84 million, providing over 100,000 centuries of gameplay 10 Jun 2014
Xbox boss makes big step toward Xbox One recovery at E3
Xbox boss makes big step toward Xbox One recovery at E3
Microsoft's head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, deserves credit for bringing Xbox One back to gaming and putting the focus on the customer. 09 Jun 2014
E3 2014: Forza Horizon 2 trailer & Forza Motorsport 5 gets Nürburgring
E3 2014: Forza Horizon 2 trailer & Forza Motorsport 5 gets Nürburgring
Here is a trailer showing off Forza Horizon 2 shown at E3, and details on the Nürburgring free track update for Forza Motorsport 5. 09 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
E3 2014: Halo: The Master Chief Collection coming to Xbox One, Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta this fall
E3 2014: Halo: The Master Chief Collection coming to Xbox One, Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta this fall
Master Collection includes Halo: Combat Evolved, a re-mastered Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, Halo 4 and new digital series Halo: Nightfall. 09 Jun 2014
Google surpasses Microsoft as top U.S. browser, at least by one metric
Google surpasses Microsoft as top U.S. browser, at least by one metric
According to a new research report from Adobe, Google's Chrome browser has surpassed Microsoft's Internet Explorer as the most popular browser in the nation, at least by one important metric. 06 Jun 2014
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