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Upcoming Xbox successor to be called Xbox 8?
Upcoming Xbox successor to be called Xbox 8?
According to sources, Microsoft's upcoming gaming console will be named "Xbox 8." The console, which is going by the codename "Durango," ...... 15 May 2012 - 4 comments
Facebook, Microsoft working on smartphone?
Facebook, Microsoft working on smartphone?
According to multiple sources, Microsoft has been pitching their Windows Phone platform to Facebook in an effort to bring a joint venture smartphone ...... 10 May 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft joins Hybrid Memory Cube consortium
Microsoft joins Hybrid Memory Cube consortium
Microsoft has joined the Micron- and Samsung-led Hybrid Memory Cube consortium, becoming the seventh core member. 09 May 2012
Judge won't clear Motorola to enforce Xbox ban in Germany
Judge won't clear Motorola to enforce Xbox ban in Germany
A U.S. Judge has refused to give the go ahead for Motorola to enforce a ban against the sale of Xbox consoles and Windows 7 in Germany. 08 May 2012 - 1 comment
It's official: Microsoft to sell $99 Xbox 360 with contract
It's official: Microsoft to sell $99 Xbox 360 with contract
As reported last week, Microsoft has made the 4GB Xbox 360 model of the console with Kinect available for $99 as long as you sign up for a two-year contract. ...... 08 May 2012 - 8 comments
Rumor:Xbox Next ready for manufacturing
Rumor:Xbox Next ready for manufacturing
According to sources, early manufacturing is already being done for the Xbox Next (Durango). If accurate, the work is being done in Austin, ...... 06 May 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft delays shutdown of Windows Mobile Marketplace
Microsoft delays shutdown of Windows Mobile Marketplace
Last year, Microsoft announced that users with Windows Mobile devices would lose access to the marketplace for the OS on May 9th. Today, ...... 05 May 2012
Next Microsoft 'Patch Tuesday' to patch 23 bugs
Next Microsoft 'Patch Tuesday' to patch 23 bugs
Microsoft has announced that their next security update will patch 23 bugs in Windows, Office, Silverlight and .Net. The bugs will be fixed ...... 05 May 2012
Microsoft adds Dolby products to Windows 8
Microsoft adds Dolby products to Windows 8
Struggling audio tech licensor Dolby Labs has signed an agreement with Microsoft that will have Dolby products used in the upcoming Windows ...... 04 May 2012 - 3 comments
Microsoft targets 'adult' apps in Windows Phone Marketplace
Microsoft targets 'adult' apps in Windows Phone Marketplace
Microsoft is set to enforce restrictions on apps featuring adult or 'borderline adult' content in its Windows Phone store. 04 May 2012
Microsoft ordered to remove Xbox 360 and Windows 7 from Germany
Microsoft ordered to remove Xbox 360 and Windows 7 from Germany
A German court has ruled today that Microsoft has infringed on a number of Motorola Mobility patents. The ruling also demands Microsoft remove ...... 03 May 2012 - 10 comments
Microsoft, Barnes & Noble team up for new Nook, college subsidiary
Microsoft, Barnes & Noble team up for new Nook, college subsidiary
Microsoft has announced a $300 million investment in Barnes & Noble's digital and college businesses. As part of the deal, the companies ...... 30 Apr 2012
Microsoft drops support for CISPA
Microsoft drops support for CISPA
Microsoft, who was long a supporter of the CISPA bill, has now done an about-face. The software giant has said they can only support laws ...... 29 Apr 2012 - 6 comments
Kaspersky: Apple is a decade behind Microsoft on security
Kaspersky: Apple is a decade behind Microsoft on security
Eugene Kaspersky, CEO and co-founder of security company Kaspersky Lab, had some choice words for Apple and its recent malware woes. The ...... 27 Apr 2012 - 5 comments
Microsoft offering free SkyDrive storage for new, existing users
Microsoft offering free SkyDrive storage for new, existing users
Microsoft has announced their fully revamped SkyDrive cloud storage platform today, offering new users 7GB free space if they have never tried it. ...... 24 Apr 2012 - 9 comments
Facebook, Microsoft sign patent deal
Facebook, Microsoft sign patent deal
Microsoft and Facebook have announced today a deal in which Facebook can purchase some of the patents the software giant recently acquired from AOL. ...... 23 Apr 2012 - 1 comment
Windows 8 will only have four different versions
Windows 8 will only have four different versions
After years of complaints, Microsoft has listened to its consumers and will be releasing only four different versions of its upcoming Windows ...... 17 Apr 2012 - 25 comments
Dev leaks details of Microsoft's upcoming plans
Dev leaks details of Microsoft's upcoming plans
Microsoft developer Maarten Visser has leaked a roadmap for the company's software that covers the next two year's of releases. Visser is ...... 13 Apr 2012 - 3 comments
Report: Microsoft has only sold 3.5 million WP7 phones, ever
Report: Microsoft has only sold 3.5 million WP7 phones, ever
According to well-connected Microsoft reporter Mary Jo Foley, the company has only sold 3.5 million Windows Phone 7 devices, to date. That ...... 12 Apr 2012 - 12 comments
Rumor: Microsoft wants to buy stake in RIM
Rumor: Microsoft wants to buy stake in RIM
The rumor lived and died last year, but it has resurfaced today; Microsoft is looking into buying a stake of Research in Motion. Today's ...... 11 Apr 2012
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