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Mobile Windows devices to reach sub-$200 prices in 2014, says Microsoft
Mobile Windows devices to reach sub-$200 prices in 2014, says Microsoft
According to Microsoft VP of OEM partners Nick Parker, the company's mobile devices should see prices dip below $200 in 2014. 06 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft: Xbox One to get GPU power boost
Microsoft: Xbox One to get GPU power boost
Microsoft has confirmed previous speculation that developers will be given access to more GPU bandwidth through an SDK update. 05 Jun 2014
Microsoft to U.S. government: Stop hacking data centers, end bulk collection
Microsoft to U.S. government: Stop hacking data centers, end bulk collection
Microsoft's top lawyer maintains that the U.S. Government needs to commit not to hack data centers or communications between them, as well as ending the bulk collection of data. 05 Jun 2014 - 3 comments
Xbox One getting HBO Go, Twitter, Vine, Showtime Anytime, Comedy Central and dozens more
Xbox One getting HBO Go, Twitter, Vine, Showtime Anytime, Comedy Central and dozens more
Microsoft has announced a huge increase to its entertainment app line-up, including HBO Go, Showtime Anytime and a Twitter experience optimized for TV. 04 Jun 2014 - 3 comments
Microsoft wants in on this whole smartwatch thing
Microsoft wants in on this whole smartwatch thing
Microsoft is preparing to enter the smartwatch market, with sources claiming the software giant will make the device syncable across iOS, Android and Windows Phone. 31 May 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft CEO: We are keeping Bing, Xbox
Microsoft CEO: We are keeping Bing, Xbox
New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has made it clear that the company is looking to hold onto its current gaming and search businesses. 29 May 2014 - 1 comment
Report: Microsoft preparing line of Android phones
Report: Microsoft preparing line of Android phones
According to BGR, Microsoft is preparing a line of Android-based smartphones to complement their Windows Phones. 21 May 2014 - 2 comments
Microsoft offering pro-rata Xbox Live refunds soon following sweeping changes
Microsoft offering pro-rata Xbox Live refunds soon following sweeping changes
Microsoft has confirmed it will refund Xbox Live Gold members on a pro-rata basis if they no longer want a subscription following the company's decision to allow entertainment apps to be used for free after years behind a paywall. 14 May 2014 - 1 comment
Xbox One without Kinect coming June 9 for $399
Xbox One without Kinect coming June 9 for $399
Microsoft will offer consumers an Xbox One console without Kinect for $399 from June 9, as it aims to catch up on Sony's lower priced PlayStation 4. 13 May 2014 - 9 comments
Xbox Live Gold requirement for Netlix, Hulu to be scrapped?
Xbox Live Gold requirement for Netlix, Hulu to be scrapped?
According to a report, Xbox One and Xbox 360 owners may soon be able to use Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services without an Xbox Live Gold account. 13 May 2014 - 3 comments
Microsoft confirms massive Internet Explorer vulnerability, hundreds of millions at risk
Microsoft confirms massive Internet Explorer vulnerability, hundreds of millions at risk
Microsoft has confirmed a zero-day vulnerability that has put a large portion of the world's computer users at risk. 27 Apr 2014 - 8 comments
Microsoft to distribute AOL videos
Microsoft to distribute AOL videos
Microsoft and AOL have announced a new pact in which the software giant will distribute many of AOL's videos via some of their Web properties. 26 Apr 2014
Microsoft to unveil at least two new original shows for Xbox next week
Microsoft to unveil at least two new original shows for Xbox next week
According to sources, Microsoft will unveil at least two new original programs that will be exclusive to the Xbox. 26 Apr 2014
Microsoft snaps up Nokia's devices and services business
Microsoft snaps up Nokia's devices and services business
Satya Nadella welcomes the Nokia Devices and Services business to the Microsoft family as the multi-billion deal announced in September 2013 is completed. 25 Apr 2014
Microsoft to complete Nokia devices and services acquisition on April 25th
Microsoft to complete Nokia devices and services acquisition on April 25th
Microsoft has confirmed that their acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Service business will close on April 25th. 22 Apr 2014 - 1 comment
Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to curb growing theft problem in U.S.
Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to curb growing theft problem in U.S.
Can a pledge from the smartphone industry to include anti-theft features in all smartphones sold after July 2015 stop the 'apple picking' problem in U.S. cities? 19 Apr 2014 - 8 comments
Chinese regulators approve Microsoft acquisition of Nokia device and services division
Chinese regulators approve Microsoft acquisition of Nokia device and services division
Last year, Microsoft announced it would be acquiring Nokia's device and services division for $7.2 billion as long as significant regulatory hurdles across continents. 09 Apr 2014
Brits pay millions to continue Windows XP usage in public services
Brits pay millions to continue Windows XP usage in public services
The British government has reportedly signed a milti-million pounds deal with Microsoft to continue using Windows XP in public services across the island. 06 Apr 2014 - 40 comments
Xbox One will get external storage support soon
Xbox One will get external storage support soon
Microsoft's Larry Hryb (Major Nelson has confirmed that the Xbox One console will get support for game storage through external devices in an update coming soon. 05 Apr 2014 - 2 comments
Xbox One update fixes controller issues
Xbox One update fixes controller issues
A new Xbox One system update includes another firmware update for controllers to fix several problems that have been reported by users. 05 Apr 2014
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