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Microsoft launches Android SkyDrive app
Microsoft launches Android SkyDrive app
Microsoft has updated its SkyDrive cloud service. Additionally, the company has unveiled an Android app for the service. SkyDrive.com ...... 15 Aug 2012 - 6 comments
Microsoft confirms its Windows RT OEM partners
Microsoft confirms its Windows RT OEM partners
Microsoft has finally confirmed its OEM partnets for Windows RT tablets. For the time being, Samsung, Dell, Asus and Lenovo will be partners ...... 14 Aug 2012 - 2 comments
Microsoft to open temporary 'pop-up' retail stores
Microsoft to open temporary 'pop-up' retail stores
Microsoft has begun posting job openings for a dozen temporary retail stores this holiday season, with the Redmond-giant looking to boost their ...... 13 Aug 2012 - 1 comment
Xbox 8 unintentionally confirmed by Microsoft for next year
Xbox 8 unintentionally confirmed by Microsoft for next year
A new job posting has suggested that Microsoft will release the upcoming Xbox 8 console before the end of 2013. The job, looking for a Central ...... 10 Aug 2012 - 3 comments
Is Microsoft already working on the Surface 2?
Is Microsoft already working on the Surface 2?
While the first Surface tablet hasn't even gone on sale yet, one report claims that Microsoft is already working on the sequel. The Surface ...... 08 Aug 2012 - 5 comments
The Windows 8 retail packaging looks great
The Windows 8 retail packaging looks great
Microsoft announced last week that its upcoming Windows 8 operating system had gone RTM, meaning the final product is ready to roll in late October. ...... 06 Aug 2012 - 25 comments
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
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