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Microsoft

Sep 30, 2014, 12:33 PM

Video: Hands on with Windows 10, Microsoft’s new operating system

SAN FRANCISCO – Following today’s unveiling of Windows 10, GeekWire got a chance to go hands-on with Microsoft’s new operating… Read More

Sep 30, 2014, 11:35 AM

Here comes Windows 10: First official look at Microsoft’s next OS

Microsoft’s new Windows 10 operating system, unveiled at an event in San Francisco this morning, aims to address many of… Read More

Sep 30, 2014, 10:42 AM

Microsoft unveils Windows 10, aiming to revive its flagship product

Microsoft this morning unveiled the next version of Windows, called Windows 10 — skipping a version number entirely to underscore the leap… Read More

Sep 30, 2014, 8:41 AM

Live from Microsoft’s big Windows event in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO – Microsoft is slated to unveil its plans for Windows this morning, with a big focus on enterprise customers,… Read More

Sep 30, 2014, 7:39 AM

MSN’s rebirth brings Microsoft’s new approach into focus

It might be easy to dismiss Microsoft’s MSN as a relic of the dial-up Internet era, but with 425 million monthly users,… Read More

Sep 29, 2014, 10:39 AM

Microsoft to open flagship Manhattan retail store on Fifth Ave, just 5 blocks from Apple’s cube

Microsoft announced today that it will open its first flagship retail store on Manhattan’s high-end shopping strip of Fifth Avenue, just five blocks south of Apple’s cube-like… Read More

Sep 29, 2014, 10:10 AM

When your next meeting is with Bill Gates

What would you be doing an hour before a conversation with the second richest person in the world? Jennifer Tang… Read More

Sep 29, 2014, 9:06 AM

Ready for a new Windows? Microsoft’s fresh start begins this week

If you’re wary of Windows 8, Microsoft has a new pitch for you, starting this week. But what it will be called is still… Read More

Sep 29, 2014, 7:11 AM

Xbox One debuts to long lines in China, beating PS4 to key market

Microsoft launched the Xbox One in China today — becoming the first foreign company to release a game console in the country in… Read More

News Brief
Sep 26, 2014, 12:45 PM

Surface Pro 3 lands key qualifications for use by pilots

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 tablet has been qualified by both the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety… Read More

Sep 26, 2014, 10:51 AM

Microsoft releases new reports showing law enforcement requests

Microsoft updated its reports on the number of government requests for customer data the company has received, and the numbers… Read More

Sep 25, 2014, 8:06 AM

Steve Ballmer tells L.A. Clippers: No more iPads

Steve Ballmer may have stepped down from the CEO post and board at Microsoft earlier this year, but the hard-charging technology… Read More

Sep 24, 2014, 9:55 AM

Microsoft features Russell Wilson, Seahawks players in new Surface ad

Microsoft has had some issues with TV commentators not knowing what the official tablet of the NFL is. Now the company… Read More

Sep 24, 2014, 9:39 AM

Microsoft’s giant Kinect-powered Cube makes its dancing debut

It’s 4-feet square, with custom acrylic screens, powered by five computers and four Kinect sensors. Microsoft calls it “the Cube.” The interactive… Read More

Sep 23, 2014, 10:56 AM

Xbox One now cheaper than PS4 in the UK as Microsoft slashes console price again

For a limited time, the Xbox One is now cheaper than the PlayStation 4 in the U.K. As part of… Read More

Sep 23, 2014, 10:15 AM

Microsoft unveils $60 TV streaming device for Windows 8 and Android

Microsoft today opened pre-orders for a $59.95 wireless display adapter that connects any Miracast-enabled device with at least Windows 8.1 or Android 4.2.1… Read More

Sep 23, 2014, 9:42 AM

Bing Search app brings on-the-fly language translation to iPhone

One of the great annoyances of using a mobile device to search the web has been encountering websites in foreign… Read More

Sep 23, 2014, 4:47 AM

Xbox One to launch Sept. 29 in China with 10 government-approved games

Following a previous delay, Microsoft will launch the Xbox One in China on Sept. 29 — calling it a “historic moment” as… Read More

Sep 22, 2014, 10:59 AM

Students: Here’s how to get Microsoft Office 365 for free

Microsoft already offered a way for students to receive Office products for free through its Student Advantage program, but required… Read More

Sep 22, 2014, 9:14 AM

Skype for iPhone update lets users respond to calls from lock screen

Skype for iPhone got an update today that allows people to respond to calls and messages they receive through the… Read More

Sep 21, 2014, 1:06 PM

Ex-Amazon payments vet leaves to ‘drive the future of commerce at Microsoft’

An Amazon payments veteran is leaving the Seattle online giant and heading across town. Iain Kennedy, who had spent the past six years helping… Read More

Sep 20, 2014, 12:05 AM

Microsoft delays Xbox One launch in China

Gamers in China hoping to get their hands on the Xbox One will have to wait a little longer than expected.… Read More

Sep 19, 2014, 1:27 PM

Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing reorg: Back to the future, which could be good

[Editor’s Note: GeekWire contributor Christopher Budd worked in Microsoft’s Security Response Center for 10 years.] There’s an obvious question after this… Read More

News Brief
Sep 19, 2014, 11:32 AM

Windows users get access to new iCloud Drive feature before Macs thanks to new Apple tool

One of the new features that came with the launch iOS 8 is iCloud Drive, Apple’s attempt to create a… Read More

Sep 19, 2014, 10:19 AM

Ex-Microsofties raise $33 million for Tola Capital, plan to bankroll ‘next wave’ of enterprise software

Seattle is a good town for enterprise software. And perhaps nothing says that more than news Thursday that SAP is… Read More

Sep 18, 2014, 3:29 PM

Microsoft closing standalone Trustworthy Computing group, folding into other units

Microsoft will shutter its standalone Trustworthy Computing group, folding elements of the unit’s work on security, privacy and related issues into its… Read More

Sep 18, 2014, 1:30 PM

Larry Ellison steps down from top job at Oracle

Oracle Co-Founder Larry Ellison will be stepping down from his job as CEO today, the company announced. His role will… Read More

Sep 18, 2014, 12:02 PM

Microsoft Research closing Silicon Valley lab in latest job cuts

Microsoft Research will close its Silicon Valley lab as part its latest round of job cuts, the company just confirmed. About… Read More

Sep 18, 2014, 9:12 AM

Microsoft cutting 2,100 jobs today in next phase of record layoffs

Microsoft just confirmed that it is making the next round of layoffs at the company today, notifying 2,100 additional employees that their… Read More

Sep 17, 2014, 1:42 PM

Next phase of Microsoft layoffs expected to hit on Thursday

Update: Microsoft cutting 2,100 jobs in next phase of record layoffs Microsoft is expected to announce its next wave of… Read More

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