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Leaked video suggests a unified Windows for desktops, tablets and phones
Leaked video suggests a unified Windows for desktops, tablets and phones
A leaked Microsoft video seems to point to a unification of Windows Phone and Windows 8 into a singe OS, similar to what Apple has done with iOS. 04 Feb 2012 - 3 comments
Xbox Next will use Blu-ray, not play used games
Xbox Next will use Blu-ray, not play used games
According to Kotaku, Microsoft's upcoming console will play Blu-ray discs, catching up to Sony 7 years after the launch of the PS3. Another ...... 27 Jan 2012 - 42 comments
Xbox Live headed to Android, iOS
Xbox Live headed to Android, iOS
Microsoft has confirmed it is working on bringing 'Xbox experiences' to Android and iOS devices. Xbox Live, the company's online gaming and ...... 26 Jan 2012 - 1 comment
Is Microsoft being honest about Windows 8 for ARM?
Is Microsoft being honest about Windows 8 for ARM?
It looks like Windows 8 ARM edition may only be sold to tablet makers, but Microsoft apparently doesn't want to say. 18 Jan 2012 - 2 comments
No Microsoft TV service any time soon says report
No Microsoft TV service any time soon says report
Microsoft pay TV deal is dead for now says industry insider. TV executives wanted more than Microsoft was willing to pay. 17 Jan 2012 - 2 comments
Skype app for Windows Phone coming soon
Skype app for Windows Phone coming soon
According to Skype's VP of products Rick Osterloh, a Skype app for Windows Phone devices is coming soon. The exec noted that the company ...... 15 Jan 2012 - 2 comments
Microsoft's extortion continues as company inks another Android licensing deal
Microsoft's extortion continues as company inks another Android licensing deal
Microsoft continues to force Android makers to pay up, and the company is now bragging that it owns 70 percent of the Android market. Thanks ...... 13 Jan 2012 - 11 comments
Nokia denies blogger's claim they will sell their smartphone division (again)
Nokia denies blogger's claim they will sell their smartphone division (again)
Several months after rumors of a pending Microsoft buyout first surfaced, Nokia is once again denying they will be selling their smartphone division. ...... 05 Jan 2012 - 1 comment
Microsoft finally kills Internet Explorer 6, in the U.S.
Microsoft finally kills Internet Explorer 6, in the U.S.
Microsoft has celebrated the death of Internet Explorer 6 in the U.S. with a cake frosted with the phrase, "Goodbye IE6!" The software giant ...... 03 Jan 2012 - 12 comments
Microsoft and Nokia accused of questionable tactics to defend Lumia 800 online
Microsoft and Nokia accused of questionable tactics to defend Lumia 800 online
Microsoft and Nokia have been accused of orchestrating attacks on the author of an article critical of the Lumia 800 on an Indian website. 23 Dec 2011 - 5 comments
Microsoft: This CES will be our last keynote
Microsoft: This CES will be our last keynote
Microsoft has announced today that it will pull out from the Consumer Electronics Show after this year's event. Spokesman Frank Shaw adds ...... 22 Dec 2011
Microsoft, Amazon and Nokia considered buying RIM
Microsoft, Amazon and Nokia considered buying RIM
Multiple sources today are reporting that Amazon, Microsoft and Nokia all considered purchasing struggling BlackBerry smartphone maker RIM before ...... 21 Dec 2011
Jury deadlocked in Novell suit against Microsoft
Jury deadlocked in Novell suit against Microsoft
Last week we reported that the ongoing antitrust dispute against Microsoft brought by Novell was in the hands of the presiding judge and jury. ...... 19 Dec 2011 - 3 comments
Novell's $1 billion anti-trust suit against Microsoft hears closing arguments
Novell's $1 billion anti-trust suit against Microsoft hears closing arguments
The case is now in the hands of the presiding judge and jury. In 2004, the global enterprise software provider sued Microsoft, claiming the ...... 14 Dec 2011 - 1 comment
Steve Ballmer appoints a new Windows Phone division head
Steve Ballmer appoints a new Windows Phone division head
Yesterday Andy Lees was moved out of his position as head of the Windows Phone division. It's unclear whether this was a demotion or a lateral move. 13 Dec 2011 - 3 comments
Microsoft makes Silverlight 5 available
Microsoft makes Silverlight 5 available
Microsoft has released Silverlight 5 today, the latest version of the plug-in/ The software giant explains the new features: New features ...... 12 Dec 2011 - 3 comments
Microsoft confirms February 2012 release for Windows 8 beta
Microsoft confirms February 2012 release for Windows 8 beta
Microsoft has confirmed the rumor today that its first public Windows 8 Beta will be released in February. The company also added that the ...... 07 Dec 2011 - 4 comments
Windows 8 'largely irrelevant' to PC users: IDC
Windows 8 'largely irrelevant' to PC users: IDC
Research firm suggests that the upcoming Windows 8 operating system will be largely irrelevant to PC users. 06 Dec 2011 - 7 comments
iPad getting Microsoft Office next year?
iPad getting Microsoft Office next year?
According to sources, Microsoft is planning to bring a functional version of its Office suite to the iPad next year. The iPad controls 70 ...... 30 Nov 2011 - 6 comments
Microsoft may be looking to buy Yahoo, again
Microsoft may be looking to buy Yahoo, again
Microsoft may be looking to buy Yahoo, again, just 4 years after its failed $44 billion bid for the company fell flat. The software giant ...... 25 Nov 2011 - 2 comments
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