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Windows 8 goes RTM
Windows 8 goes RTM
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 8 has been released to manufacturing. The move means the development and testing of the software's code ...... 02 Aug 2012 - 27 comments
Blizzard agrees, Windows 8 is 'not awesome
Blizzard agrees, Windows 8 is 'not awesome"
Earlier this week, Valve boss Gabe Newell made some interesting comments in regards to the future of open platforms. The exec went as far ...... 29 Jul 2012 - 19 comments
Bing Maps updated with over 200 terrabytes of HD images
Bing Maps updated with over 200 terrabytes of HD images
Microsoft has updated its Bing Maps service with 215TB of high-resolution imagery. The new images cover most of the U.S. and important cities ...... 22 Jul 2012 - 6 comments
Microsoft has to report loss due to 2007 acquisition
Microsoft has to report loss due to 2007 acquisition
Microsoft reported record revenue during their quarterly earnings today, although they had to post a loss, their first ever. Revenue came ...... 20 Jul 2012 - 4 comments
Msnbc.com is now NBCNews.com
Msnbc.com is now NBCNews.com
NBC News has announced today that they have acquired 100 percent share of msnbc.com and its digital networks from Microsoft. The site will ...... 16 Jul 2012 - 5 comments
Microsoft unveils Halo 4 Xbox 360 bundle
Microsoft unveils Halo 4 Xbox 360 bundle
Microsoft has unveiled a limited-edition "Halo 4" Xbox 360 console. The system will go on sale when Halo does, on November 6th. For $400, ...... 15 Jul 2012 - 5 comments
Microsoft Office 2013 beta coming this week?
Microsoft Office 2013 beta coming this week?
Although unconfirmed, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is expected to unveil a beta version of the upcoming Office 2013 suite. The company has ...... 14 Jul 2012 - 9 comments
Microsoft now collects royalties on 70 percent of Android devices
Microsoft now collects royalties on 70 percent of Android devices
Aluratek and Coby have settled and will pay royalties to Microsoft over Android devices. The companies are now added to the huge list of ...... 10 Jul 2012 - 3 comments
Next Xbox to be called Xbox 8?
Next Xbox to be called Xbox 8?
Some evidence this week suggests that Microsoft's upcoming console will be called "Xbox 8" instead of Xbox 720 or Xbox Next. Microsoft secured ...... 05 Jul 2012 - 22 comments
Halo 4 will require 8GB space for multiplayer
Halo 4 will require 8GB space for multiplayer
Microsoft has confirmed that Halo 4's multiplayer mode will require 8GB of free space. This means, if you are a Halo fan and you own an Xbox ...... 03 Jul 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft unveils Windows 8 upgrade plans
Microsoft unveils Windows 8 upgrade plans
Microsoft has detailed its Windows 8 upgrade plans, including how it works for XP, Vista and Win 7 users. If you are running Windows 7 Starter, ...... 29 Jun 2012 - 10 comments
Microsoft planning Xbox music service to rival iTunes?
Microsoft planning Xbox music service to rival iTunes?
According to Bloomberg, Microsoft is looking to unveil a large Xbox music service that will include Spotify-esque streaming and a la carte downloads. ...... 29 Jun 2012 - 8 comments
Microsoft shoots down rumor of own Windows Phone
Microsoft shoots down rumor of own Windows Phone
Microsoft has shot down the rumors that it is looking into creating its own branded smartphone. The rumors were started by Nomura analyst ...... 26 Jun 2012 - 1 comment
Microsoft completes purchase of Yammer for $1.2 billion
Microsoft completes purchase of Yammer for $1.2 billion
Microsoft has finally confirmed its acquisition of Yammer, for $1.2 billion. CEO David Sacks will continue to lead the company as it is integrated ...... 26 Jun 2012 - 1 comment
Report: Microsoft Surface to sell for $599
Report: Microsoft Surface to sell for $599
Bloomberg reported earlier today that sources are claiming to have early access to Microsoft's pricing of the Surface tablets. The sources ...... 22 Jun 2012 - 20 comments
Analyst: Microsoft making its own phone
Analyst: Microsoft making its own phone
According to Nomura analyst Rick Sherlund, Microsoft is looking into ways to make their own smartphone. The device will be used to boost ...... 22 Jun 2012 - 11 comments
Acer: Microsoft Surface tablet is just marketing ploy
Acer: Microsoft Surface tablet is just marketing ploy
While most of the media seems to agree that the Microsoft Surface tablet is a potential game-changer, one company sees it as a marketing ploy. ...... 21 Jun 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8, WP7 users will not get it
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8, WP7 users will not get it
During its announced developers conference today, Microsoft unveiled its Windows Phone 8 smartphone platform. Codenamed 'Apollo,' the OS ...... 21 Jun 2012 - 17 comments
Microsoft's unveils 'Surface' Windows tablet with multitouch keyboard
Microsoft's unveils 'Surface' Windows tablet with multitouch keyboard
Microsoft has used their impromptu 'mystery' event to unveil the rumored 'Surface' Windows RT tablet. So far, from the specs revealed we ...... 18 Jun 2012 - 19 comments
Barnes & Noble is not part of Microsoft's announcement
Barnes & Noble is not part of Microsoft's announcement
Barnes & Noble has confirmed today that it is not part of Microsoft's mysterious news conference tonight at 7PM EST. When asked, a B&N spokesperson ...... 18 Jun 2012 - 2 comments
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