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Sep 22, 2015, 7:30 AM

CloudFlare raises $110M as Microsoft, Google, Qualcomm embrace cyber security startup

CloudFlare brought on some impressive strategic investors today, announcing a $110 million funding round that included participation from tech giants… Read More

Sep 21, 2015, 9:27 AM

Skype-pocalypse winding down as Microsoft begins restoring service after worldwide video chat outage

It looks like Skype-pocalype may be almost over, about six hours after Microsoft’s video calling service went down for users… Read More

Sep 21, 2015, 9:23 AM

FAQ: Why China’s President is visiting Seattle, and what’s at stake for the U.S. tech industry

View image | gettyimages.com Xi Jinping, the president of China, will be in Seattle on Tuesday and Wednesday of this… Read More

Sep 19, 2015, 11:51 AM

Here’s what Microsoft gave the teenager who was arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school

View image | gettyimages.com It’s been quite the week for Ahmed Mohamed. The 14-year-old was arrested this past Monday at… Read More

Sep 18, 2015, 10:20 AM

Microsoft sues recycling company that allegedly let 70,000 copies of Office slip onto the black market

Microsoft is suing a recycling company it hires to to destroy old products, alleging one of the contractor’s employees stole millions of dollars… Read More

Sep 16, 2015, 4:50 PM

New era: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at Salesforce conference, gives iPhone demo

SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella delivered a keynote address at Saleforce’s annual Dreamforce conference here this evening, the latest… Read More

Sep 16, 2015, 4:18 PM

Microsoft’s employee review system is biased against women, lawsuit alleges

A former Microsoft security program manager alleges in a newly filed lawsuit that the company’s employee review system discriminates against women in… Read More

Sep 16, 2015, 3:00 PM

Interview: Microsoft’s Brad Anderson on enterprise mobility, ‘insane mode,’ and 4:30 a.m. workouts

Microsoft executive Brad Anderson, vice president for the company’s enterprise client and mobility business, has been running a special video series… Read More

Sep 16, 2015, 1:09 PM

Old rivals Microsoft and Salesforce ‘double down’ on partnership with deeper integration

SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft deepened its relationship with longtime cloud rival Salesforce on Wednesday, building on a previous partnership by adding new… Read More

Sep 16, 2015, 12:51 PM

Microsoft working on Cortana for the car, testing virtual assistant on the road

Cortana may be your next co-pilot. Microsoft has been testing a prototype car with Cortana’s voice-control system built in. The… Read More

Sep 16, 2015, 9:32 AM

Swan song for Microsoft’s iPod rival: Zune services shutting down on Nov. 15

Did you know that Microsoft Zune is still alive? Well it is, but not for much longer. Microsoft has updated… Read More

Sep 14, 2015, 10:32 AM

Microsoft HoloLens to launch again on December mission to International Space Station

In June, Microsoft and NASA announced a partnership to send the HoloLens to space. However, the unmanned SpaceX rocket carrying… Read More

Sep 14, 2015, 9:07 AM

It’s official: Microsoft to hold hardware extravaganza in New York on Oct. 6

Microsoft sent out cryptic invitations on Monday for an October 6 press event in New York that will be all… Read More

Sep 11, 2015, 1:30 PM

Microsoft’s Cortana may come to next Cyanogen OS release, CEO reveals

Cortana, Microsoft’s digital assistant, may be coming to yet another mobile operating system, according to Cyanogen CEO Kirt McMaster. In an… Read More

Sep 11, 2015, 10:56 AM

Brad Smith named Microsoft president as he takes on more public-facing role

Microsoft’s top lawyer is about to start assuming more responsibilities within the company, and on Friday he was given a… Read More

Sep 11, 2015, 10:50 AM

Battle of the ‘Pro’ tablets: How Apple’s new iPad Pro stacks up against Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3

This week, Apple introduced its response to the Surface Pro 3. The iPad Pro features a lot of the functionality… Read More

Sep 10, 2015, 6:22 PM

Oops: Al Michaels refers to Microsoft Surface as an iPad on NFL’s opening night

It looks like NFL commentators still don’t know which tablet players and coaches are using on the sidelines. During the first… Read More

Sep 10, 2015, 4:33 PM

Sony trumps Microsoft again as PS4 outsells Xbox One for U.S. console sales in August

Sony topped Microsoft again for U.S. current-generation hardware sales in August as its PlayStation 4 trumped the Xbox One for… Read More

Sep 10, 2015, 8:05 AM

Microsoft Office 2016 comes to the general public on Sept. 22 with collaborative editing for the desktop

Microsoft’s Office 2016 is almost here. According to a post on the Office 365 blog, the productivity suite will be “broadly… Read More

Sep 9, 2015, 3:49 PM

How Microsoft is updating Office for the iPad Pro and Apple Watch

Microsoft was the first guest Apple brought on stage to demo features for its new iPad Pro today. Microsoft Office executive Kirk… Read More

Sep 8, 2015, 3:03 PM

Twitter for Windows 10 brings ‘Happening Now’ section, group DMs to latest Microsoft OS

A new update to the Twitter app for Windows 10 brings users all of the social network’s recently introduced functions in a… Read More

Sep 8, 2015, 10:10 AM

Microsoft heads back to court in epic fight to limit U.S. government’s access to overseas data

Microsoft will deliver courtroom arguments on Wednesday in a legal showdown with the U.S. government as it tries to limit police access to… Read More

Sep 8, 2015, 8:04 AM

Microsoft acquires Israeli cloud security startup Adallom for reported $320 million

Microsoft announced on Tuesday it has acquired Adallom, an Israeli startup that helps companies protect sensitive data stored in the… Read More

Sep 7, 2015, 9:03 AM

How to manage everyday work and life: Tips, tricks and hacks from our Geeks of the Week

This week, as summer starts to fade away and we settle back in from the long holiday weekend, it’s a great time… Read More

Sep 4, 2015, 10:27 AM

Microsoft’s ‘Super Wi-Fi’ at Seattle Center: How it actually works, and what it really means

Hidden in plain sight on top of Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, literally in the shadow of the Space Needle,… Read More

Sep 4, 2015, 8:22 AM

Wait continues for new Windows 10 hardware after IFA delivers more of the same

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promised in July that we would have the “widest range of Windows hardware ever available” later this… Read More

Sep 3, 2015, 10:55 AM

Skype for Android and iOS updated with simplified navigation, enhanced search

Microsoft updated the Skype app for both iOS and Android users today. Both apps have been redesigned to make it easier… Read More

Sep 3, 2015, 9:46 AM

Microsoft acquires Seattle-based VoloMetrix to bring deeper insights into worker productivity

Microsoft announced on Thursday it has acquired VoloMetrix, a Seattle startup that offers a new way for large corporations to… Read More

Sep 2, 2015, 7:59 AM

Steve Ballmer, Microsoft donate combined $21M to fund STEM scholarships in Washington State

Microsoft and its former CEO Steve Ballmer each signed big checks this week that will help send more low- and… Read More

Sep 1, 2015, 11:00 AM

Amazon, Microsoft ink $108M cloud computing deal with FAA

Amazon and Microsoft are reeling in some serious dough to help the Federal Aviation Administration with its cloud computing needs. IT consultant and systems… Read More