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1 in every 14 downloads is malware, says Microsoft
1 in every 14 downloads is malware, says Microsoft
According to Microsoft, one in every fourteen downloads is malware, and that Internet Explorer 8 and 9 blocks up to 5 million attacks, daily. ...... 19 May 2011 - 20 comments
Nokia denies Microsoft is buying its smartphone unit
Nokia denies Microsoft is buying its smartphone unit
Nokia has quickly shot down the rumor that Microsoft is ready to purchase the company's smartphone unit. The rumor came from questionable ...... 16 May 2011 - 1 comment
Microsoft and Baidu close to search deal in China
Microsoft and Baidu close to search deal in China
According to multiple reports coming out of China, Microsoft is set to partner up with search giant Baidu, as early as next week. Baidu will ...... 16 May 2011
It's official: Microsoft to buy Skype for $8.5 billion
It's official: Microsoft to buy Skype for $8.5 billion
Following two nights of speculation, Microsoft has confirmed it will be purchasing Skype for $8.5 billion in cash. The deal has already been ...... 10 May 2011 - 7 comments
Microsoft set to buy Skype for $7 billion in its largest acquisition, ever
Microsoft set to buy Skype for $7 billion in its largest acquisition, ever
Microsoft is on the verge of purchasing Internet phone company Skype for over $7 billion, in what would be the company's largest ever acquisition. ...... 10 May 2011 - 5 comments
Windows revenue market share topped 78 percent in 2010
Windows revenue market share topped 78 percent in 2010
Gartner has posted the latest worldwide OS market share figures, and it seems that as the economy recovered, so did OS sales. For 2010, revenue ...... 03 May 2011 - 6 comments
Some users still can't update their Windows Phone 7 devices
Some users still can't update their Windows Phone 7 devices
Microsoft has acknowledged today that some Windows Phone 7 users are still having issues updating the firmware of their phones, adding to issues ...... 30 Apr 2011 - 6 comments
Angry Birds headed to Windows Phone 7 next month
Angry Birds headed to Windows Phone 7 next month
Rovio and Microsoft have confirmed this week that the blockbuster game 'Angry Birds' is headed to Windows Phone 7 devices on May 25th. Delayed ...... 14 Apr 2011 - 1 comment
Microsoft launches Silverlight 5 beta
Microsoft launches Silverlight 5 beta
Two days into the MIX11 event Microsoft has launched its first public beta of Silverlight 5. The platform promises "dramatic video quality ...... 14 Apr 2011 - 5 comments
Early Windows 8 build leaks
Early Windows 8 build leaks
While its uses are very limited for the time being, Neowin says a very early build of Windows 8 has been leaked today, and it is confirmed legitimate. ...... 12 Apr 2011 - 16 comments
Xbox Live getting free-to-play games?
Xbox Live getting free-to-play games?
Citing "trusted sources," IGN is reporting that Microsoft will soon make free-to-play games available through Xbox Live. By doing so, gamers ...... 10 Apr 2011 - 7 comments
Microsoft to patch 64 flaws on Tuesday
Microsoft to patch 64 flaws on Tuesday
Microsoft has announced today that it will patch a record 64 flaws for its upcoming 'Patch Tuesday,' fixing vulnerabilities in Windows, IE, ...... 08 Apr 2011 - 4 comments
Microsoft reveals relevant numbers for Windows Phone 7 platform
Microsoft reveals relevant numbers for Windows Phone 7 platform
In late March of last year, the Windows Phone team showed off their application platform and developer tools. This weekend, Brandon Watson ...... 03 Apr 2011 - 4 comments
Microsoft chief strategist doubts longevity of tablets
Microsoft chief strategist doubts longevity of tablets
Microsoft's chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie has made some interesting comments this week, claiming that he remains doubtful ...... 01 Apr 2011 - 10 comments
Microsoft pushes out early Windows 8 code to OEMs
Microsoft pushes out early Windows 8 code to OEMs
Microsoft has reportedly started to push out early copies of Windows 8 to OEM partners, according to a report. WinRumors reports that the ...... 31 Mar 2011 - 4 comments
Microsoft files Google complaint with European Commission
Microsoft files Google complaint with European Commission
Redmond gets involved in EU anti-trust case against web search giant Google. Microsoft spent nearly a decade being probed and prodded by ...... 31 Mar 2011 - 6 comments
Microsoft to beta test new Xbox 360 disc format
Microsoft to beta test new Xbox 360 disc format
Microsoft is seeking volunteers for a beta of a new Xbox 360 disc format. "We are conducting an open call for US based participants for a ...... 29 Mar 2011 - 47 comments
Microsoft says mystery bug blocked HTTPS Hotmail usage
Microsoft says mystery bug blocked HTTPS Hotmail usage
Microsoft has denied that it blocked HTTPS access to Hotmail for several countries. Instead, the Redmond-based software giant said a mystery ...... 27 Mar 2011 - 2 comments
Windows Phone 7 devices get copy and paste with 'NoDo' update
Windows Phone 7 devices get copy and paste with 'NoDo' update
Following a two-week delay caused by the disaster that was the rollout of their February update, Windows Phone 7 users have begun receiving ...... 23 Mar 2011 - 1 comment
Microsoft sues Barnes & Noble, Foxconn over alleged patent violations
Microsoft sues Barnes & Noble, Foxconn over alleged patent violations
Microsoft has sued Barnes & Noble and the large manufacturers Foxconn and Iventec this week, alleging each of the companies violates patents ...... 22 Mar 2011 - 3 comments
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