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Ballmer: Google has 'monopoly' that authorities should discuss
Ballmer: Google has 'monopoly' that authorities should discuss
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has claimed Google enjoys a monopoly in its business practices, and that it is worth of discussion with competition authorities. 20 Sep 2013 - 9 comments
Former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop will make $25 million if Microsoft acquires company
Former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop will make $25 million if Microsoft acquires company
Former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, who was also formerly a high-ranking executive within Microsoft, will make $25 million in termination fees if Nokia shareholders agree to sell the handset business to Microsoft. 19 Sep 2013 - 2 comments
Report: Microsoft already trying to kill Nokia Sirius tablet, Asha phones
Report: Microsoft already trying to kill Nokia Sirius tablet, Asha phones
Eldar Murtazin, known for leaking Nokia info in the past, has reported that Microsoft is already pushing the company to cancel a few of its upcoming products. 19 Sep 2013 - 3 comments
PS4 beating Xbox One performance, says devs
PS4 beating Xbox One performance, says devs
Sony's PlayStation 4 (PS4) console is settling better with developers than Microsoft's Xbox One, according to developers who spoke to EDGE about the hardware. 14 Sep 2013 - 20 comments
Microsoft buys Nokia's Devices & Services business, patents for $7.17 billion
Microsoft buys Nokia's Devices & Services business, patents for $7.17 billion
In a huge move for both companies, Microsoft has announced they have acquired Nokia's Devices & Services business, will license and use Nokia's patents and will also license and use Nokia's mapping services. 03 Sep 2013 - 6 comments
Microsoft: No plans to ever release Xbox One without Kinect
Microsoft: No plans to ever release Xbox One without Kinect
Microsoft has made it clear they have no plans to release an Xbox One without the Kinect motion control system. 29 Aug 2013 - 26 comments
Microsoft looking into 'strategic investment' in Foursquare
Microsoft looking into 'strategic investment' in Foursquare
Microsoft is in advanced stage talks to invest in popular check-in service Foursquare. 29 Aug 2013
Microsoft, Motorola square off again over patent infringement
Microsoft, Motorola square off again over patent infringement
Microsoft and Motorola Mobility (Google) will square off for the second of two trials over patent infringement related to smartphones and other tech. 26 Aug 2013
Steve Ballmer to retire from Microsoft, shares jump 7 percent on the news
Steve Ballmer to retire from Microsoft, shares jump 7 percent on the news
Microsoft announced earlier this morning that CEO Steve Ballmer will retire within the next year, stepping down after the process of choosing his successor is ultimately completed. 24 Aug 2013 - 9 comments
Microsoft will no longer sell PC games through Xbox.com
Microsoft will no longer sell PC games through Xbox.com
Microsoft has announced they will be closing down the PC Marketplace, for good. 16 Aug 2013 - 7 comments
Google blocks YouTube app on Windows Phone, again
Google blocks YouTube app on Windows Phone, again
Microsoft has responded angrily to Google's decision to block its re-launched YouTube app, despite the company introducing ads and removing video download features. 16 Aug 2013 - 2 comments
Xbox One more aware of heat than Xbox 360
Xbox One more aware of heat than Xbox 360
Microsoft's Xbox One console is more aware of temperature and power usage than the Xbox 360 was, according to Xbox general manager of console development Leo del Castillo. 14 Aug 2013 - 2 comments
Xbox 360 season pass purchases to carry over to Xbox One
Xbox 360 season pass purchases to carry over to Xbox One
Microsoft has announced the Season Pass Guarantee, which means if you buy a season pass on Xbox 360, you will get a season pass for the same games on Xbox One. 14 Aug 2013
Windows Phone YouTube app restored, with ads
Windows Phone YouTube app restored, with ads
Microsoft has restored its YouTube app for Windows Phone devices after seemingly coming to an agreement with Google. 14 Aug 2013
Xbox One launch delayed to 2014 in eight countries
Xbox One launch delayed to 2014 in eight countries
Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox One console will launch in 13 markets in November, down from a goal of 21 markets set at E3. 14 Aug 2013 - 2 comments
Microsoft reveals revenue made from entire Surface line
Microsoft reveals revenue made from entire Surface line
Microsoft, via their annual 10-K disclosure, has confirmed their Surface line revenue. 31 Jul 2013 - 2 comments
Microsoft takes $900 million loss due to Windows RT devices
Microsoft takes $900 million loss due to Windows RT devices
Microsoft has reported its fiscal Q4 2013 earnings today, admitting to some unexpected losses and missing estimates. 19 Jul 2013 - 9 comments
Microsoft kills off 90s set-top technology MSN TV
Microsoft kills off 90s set-top technology MSN TV
In 1997, Microsoft purchased a technology called WebTV, long before the boom of smart TV features and set-top boxes that we see now in even basic hardware. 07 Jul 2013 - 3 comments
Ex-Windows boss Sinofsky signs no-compete deal for 2013 and receives millions in shares to retire
Ex-Windows boss Sinofsky signs no-compete deal for 2013 and receives millions in shares to retire
Microsoft's former Windows head Steven Sinofsky has signed a very lucrative Retirement Agreement as he leaves the company. 05 Jul 2013
Don Mattrick gets $50 million pay package to leave Xbox for Zynga
Don Mattrick gets $50 million pay package to leave Xbox for Zynga
Earlier this week we reported that current Microsoft Entertainment (Xbox) head Don Mattrick was leaving the company to take the helm at struggling casual game maker Zynga. 04 Jul 2013 - 7 comments
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