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Windows Insiders get their hands on the new Game Mode
Windows Insiders get their hands on the new Game Mode
The upcoming and anticipated Creators Update for Windows 10 is still a long way from being released but there are some parts of it that you ...... 26 Jan 2017 - 3 comments
Microsoft admits it pushed Windows 10 update too aggressively
Microsoft admits it pushed Windows 10 update too aggressively
Microsoft's unofficial podcast Windows Weekly had a surprise guest in Microsoft's Chief Marketing Officer Chris Capossela. In the podcast he ...... 23 Dec 2016 - 15 comments
Microsoft is working on a major design update for Windows
Microsoft is working on a major design update for Windows
Windows 10 has been largely a success for the Redmond giant but there's still work to do. The company is obviously trying to figure out how ...... 28 Nov 2016 - 14 comments
Google reveals actively exploited Windows vulnerability
Google reveals actively exploited Windows vulnerability
Google has revealed details about a 0-day vulnerability in the Windows operating system that it claims is being currently exploited. 01 Nov 2016 - 3 comments
Microsoft's new Surface Book has 16-hour battery life
Microsoft's new Surface Book has 16-hour battery life
Alongside the new Surface Studio, Microsoft also unveiled an updated Surface Book notebook yesterday, one that offers incredible battery life and graphics performance. 27 Oct 2016
Microsoft launches ergonomic keyboards for Surface fans
Microsoft launches ergonomic keyboards for Surface fans
Microsoft unveiled a new ergonomic keyboard yesterday at their special event, a wireless keyboard for Surface fans 27 Oct 2016
Microsoft tried to buy Facebook in 2010
Microsoft tried to buy Facebook in 2010
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was on CNBC yesterday reminiscing about the time the company bid for Facebook in 2010. 25 Oct 2016
Microsoft to hold new Surface event on October 26th
Microsoft to hold new Surface event on October 26th
Microsoft has sent press invites to an event on October 26th where the Redmond giant will unveil new Surface hardware. 09 Oct 2016 - 2 comments
Microsoft Excel blamed for errors in academic papers
Microsoft Excel blamed for errors in academic papers
A Melbourne-based institute has demonstrated that a feature of Microsoft's Excel spreadsheet software has resulted in errors in scientific papers on the subject of genomics. 25 Aug 2016 - 3 comments
Microsoft acquires game streaming service Beam
Microsoft acquires game streaming service Beam
Microsoft has used a small portion of its huge cash position to acquire interactive game streaming service Beam 12 Aug 2016
Microsoft releases Anniversary Update for Windows 10
Microsoft releases Anniversary Update for Windows 10
As promised, Microsoft has released the first Anniversary Update for the company's number one product. This is the first major update for Windows ...... 04 Aug 2016 - 6 comments
Microsoft ends Skype support for Windows Phone and Androids before 4.03
Microsoft ends Skype support for Windows Phone and Androids before 4.03
Microsoft has announced today that it will no longer support Skype for those using Windows Phones and users with Android versions before 4.03. 22 Jul 2016 - 1 comment
Xbox One S to officially launch on August 2nd
Xbox One S to officially launch on August 2nd
Microsoft has confirmed that its upcoming slimmed-down console, the Xbox One S, will officially launch on August 2nd alongside the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition. 20 Jul 2016
Netflix will only stream 1080p on Microsoft Edge or IE11
Netflix will only stream 1080p on Microsoft Edge or IE11
Last week, Microsoft made headlines by claiming that its Microsoft Edge was the only browser that could handle 1080p streaming on your PC. It appears that is actually true. 19 Jul 2016 - 2 comments
Microsoft clears up confusion about Xbox Play Anywhere
Microsoft clears up confusion about Xbox Play Anywhere
Microsoft has released a new press statement that should clear up any confusion about its upcoming Xbox Play Anywhere service. 10 Jul 2016
Microsoft acquires professional social network LinkedIn for $26 billion
Microsoft acquires professional social network LinkedIn for $26 billion
Earlier today, Microsoft agreed to acquire professional social network and job posting site LinkedIn for $26.2 billion. 14 Jun 2016 - 2 comments
Minecraft: Education Edition now available in beta
Minecraft: Education Edition now available in beta
Microsoft has announced the open beta of Minecraft: Education Edition, which it hopes to get into schools by the end of the year. 09 Jun 2016
Microsoft reneges on adding TV DVR to Xbox One
Microsoft reneges on adding TV DVR to Xbox One
Microsoft has announced that they will not be adding a TV DVR feature to the Xbox One, despite announcing it last August. 09 Jun 2016 - 6 comments
Xiaomi to buy 1500 patents from Microsoft
Xiaomi to buy 1500 patents from Microsoft
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi will buy 1500 patents from Microsoft in the coming months, likely a sign that the company wants to finally expand sales outside of Asia. 07 Jun 2016 - 1 comment
Is Xbox One getting VR games next year?
Is Xbox One getting VR games next year?
Sony has a huge lead in this generation's console wars but it's far from over yet. There might be another hurdle that could change things up ...... 03 Jun 2016 - 5 comments
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