Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 102 of 234

Aug 7, 2015, 2:54 PM

Microsoft will show ‘next-gen stats’ on NFL app thanks to RFID chips worn by players

You’ll be able to see how far and how fast some NFL players run during games this season on Microsoft’s NFL app… Read More

Aug 7, 2015, 2:16 PM

NFL testing new Microsoft technology this preseason as Surface Pro 3 makes football debut

The Surface Pro 3 has arrived on the NFL’s sidelines. During this year’s preseason games, which kick off next Thursday, the… Read More

Aug 7, 2015, 10:45 AM

Microsoft changes rules for board elections after activist shareholders ask for more say

Microsoft shareholders might see a few fresh faces on the ballot when it’s time to vote on the company’s board of directors next year.… Read More

Aug 7, 2015, 10:41 AM

This Wall Street guru likes Microsoft over Amazon in the cloud

Wall Street veteran Paul Meeks of Saturna Capital appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Alley Friday morning, sharing some interesting insights about… Read More

Aug 6, 2015, 5:49 PM

Here’s the catch: Xbox One’s new DVR feature only works with external hard drive, Windows 10 devices

Microsoft made a lot of Xbox One owners happy this week when it announced new DVR functionality coming to the game… Read More

Aug 5, 2015, 9:51 AM

Microsoft giving Seahawks fans free tickets, memorabilia for using Bing search engine

Microsoft is giving Seahawks fans a reason to use its search engine over competitors. Bing teamed up with Seattle’s professional football… Read More

Aug 5, 2015, 8:37 AM

Microsoft releases Sway storytelling app, plus new Windows 10 version

Ten months after unveiling Sway as a new member of its Office family, Microsoft is officially releasing the digital storytelling app… Read More

Aug 4, 2015, 10:58 AM

Microsoft wants a more diverse legal team, and it’s putting up $15M to make it happen

Microsoft announced an update to its Law Firm Diversity Program on Tuesday as it narrows its focus on bringing more… Read More

Aug 4, 2015, 8:05 AM

Microsoft unveils Xbox One DVR features, enabling recording and playback of free over-the-air TV

Xbox One owners will soon be able to use their game console to record and play back live television from… Read More

Aug 3, 2015, 4:09 PM

Heads up for Windows 10 users: Watch out for scam download emails

If you’re a PC user interested in upgrading to Windows 10 and have yet to receive your invite, disregard scam emails. Security experts… Read More

Aug 3, 2015, 9:34 AM

Nokia confirms $3B sale of HERE mapping technology to German automakers

Nokia confirmed late Sunday evening that it has agreed to sell its HERE mapping technology to a group of German automakers for… Read More

Aug 3, 2015, 7:36 AM

Microsoft’s latest acquisition lets sales teams operate like fantasy sports leagues

Microsoft has acquired the startup behind sales gamifaction platform FantasySalesTeam as it looks to bring fantasy sports-like competition to its Dynamics… Read More

Aug 3, 2015, 6:37 AM

Microsoft filing reveals phone division was missing internal targets prior to $7.5B write-down

A new Microsoft filing reveals previously undisclosed details about the company’s decision last month to upend its Phone Hardware division, cut up to 7,800 additional jobs and take a… Read More

Aug 1, 2015, 9:38 AM

Microsoft invests in Uber’s latest round, valuing ride-sharing company at $51B, report says

Looking to get a piece of one of the hottest startups on the planet, Microsoft is investing in ride-sharing giant… Read More

Jul 31, 2015, 3:40 PM

Appeals court sides with Microsoft in dispute with Google over Motorola patents

An appeals court on Thursday ruled in favor of Microsoft in a patent battle with Google, further cementing an emerging legal precedent… Read More

Jul 31, 2015, 3:26 PM

Brazilian team wins Microsoft Imagine Cup with online platform for custom-tailored clothes

A team from Brazil was named the world champion in the 2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup student technology competition this afternoon with… Read More

Jul 31, 2015, 8:14 AM

Windows 10 running on 14M devices after 24 hours, reaching nearly 4% of Windows annual shipments

Windows 10 was installed on 14 million devices in its first 24 hours in the wild, with plenty more upgrade reservations still waiting… Read More

Jul 30, 2015, 3:58 PM

Q&A: Microsoft VP Joe Belfiore on how Windows 10 has changed his own workflow

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Windows 10 may be new to the average user after it launched yesterday, but Microsoft vice president Joe… Read More

Jul 30, 2015, 12:29 PM

Bill Gates unloads $717M in Microsoft stock in first half of 2015, tops list of U.S. insider stock sales

The richest man in the world continues to diversify his holdings beyond the company he co-founded 40 years ago. A… Read More

Jul 30, 2015, 10:58 AM

Windows 10 draws heat for WiFi sharing, but fears may be overblown

A new feature in Windows 10 called WiFi Sense is drawing heat from some security experts who fear that it… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 8:54 PM

Only in Seattle: Meet the guy with a custom-designed Windows 10 Seahawks jersey

William Longmire calls himself “Microsoft Fanman No. 1.” He also happens to be a Seattle Seahawks supporter. So with Windows 10 launching Wednesday and the… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 6:19 PM

Windows 10 Launch in retail stores: Some pre-loaded laptops, many free upgrade signs

With today’s launch of Windows 10, GeekWire decided to check out the local Best Buy in Seattle to see what… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 4:44 PM

Comedian Steve Martin live tweets his Windows 10 upgrade, ‘green ooze’ and all

Comedian Steve Martin wasn’t about to sit on the sidelines today as the Twitter universe was overrun with news of… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 2:48 PM

Q&A: Microsoft Windows chief Terry Myerson on the return of the Start menu, reaching 1B devices

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Windows chief Terry Myerson was able to escape Microsoft’s Redmond campus on Wednesday to blow off some nervous… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 2:17 PM

Watch this Irish improv duo rap about Windows 10 at Microsoft’s launch party in London

Launch parties are happening all over the world for Microsoft’s new Windows 10 operating system. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is in… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 2:00 PM

Here’s the Microsoft-branded car Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive at the ‘Windows 10 400’ NASCAR Pocono race

Microsoft meets NASCAR this weekend at Pocono Raceway. Just a few days after the Redmond giant debuts its newest operating system… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 11:59 AM

The challenge of tracking Microsoft’s new Edge browser in Google Analytics

With today’s debut of Windows 10, Microsoft has launched the new Edge browser, a brand-new web browser that jettisons the legacy… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 10:51 AM

Windows 10 launch: Testers share inside secrets at event with Microsoft execs

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Microsoft invited a group of “insiders” who have been testing Windows 10 ahead of today’s launch to a… Read More

Jul 29, 2015, 10:42 AM

Windows 10 is out: Here’s how to get your free copy

Did you hear? Windows 10 is out today, and it’s a free upgrade from Windows 7 and 8.1. But getting… Read More

Jul 28, 2015, 10:53 PM

Windows 10 hands-on: Long-lost user gives Microsoft another chance

The last time I used Windows with any regularity was two years ago, working for a market research company. As… Read More