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Microsoft

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

Sep 17, 2014, 10:52 AM

Video: Here’s what kids had to say when we asked them about Microsoft buying Minecraft

We’ve already heard what passionate adult Minecraft fans think of Microsoft acquiring their favorite game for $2.5 billion earlier this week.… Read More

Sep 16, 2014, 8:30 PM

Microsoft board shakeup continues: Two more directors depart, as Kraft and Visa execs join

Microsoft’s board of directors continued its radical transformation on Tuesday under new CEO Satya Nadella. The company announced that two… Read More

Sep 16, 2014, 10:39 AM

Microsoft to release new keyboard for iPads, Android tablets

People on the lookout for a new iPad keyboard will soon be able to pick up a new model from…Microsoft?… Read More

Sep 16, 2014, 8:24 AM

Amazon spent $158 million on Google search ads in 2013, more than anyone

Amazon.com is competing with Google in a number of arenas, from phones to cloud services to drones. But this could… Read More

Sep 16, 2014, 8:08 AM

How Microsoft can use Minecraft to build its education strategy

Educators had the right to feel a little freaked out about Microsoft’s announcement that it was acquiring Minecraft maker Mojang.… Read More

Sep 15, 2014, 5:14 PM

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Seattle, Silicon Valley, China, and poetry

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had a lot to say during his talk at the Greater Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce… Read More

Sep 15, 2014, 2:42 PM

Satya Nadella on Microsoft’s mobile strategy: Current market share isn’t what matters

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed a wide variety of topics at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon today, speaking broadly about… Read More

News Brief
Sep 15, 2014, 1:21 PM

Microsoft to hold Windows 9 press event on Sept. 30

The public will learn more about Microsoft’s new major update to Windows later this month as the Redmond company just… Read More

Sep 15, 2014, 12:54 PM

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Minecraft: ‘It’s the one game parents want their kids to play’

For Microsoft, buying Mojang — the game developer behind the Minecraft game franchise — means much more than just acquiring an… Read More

Sep 15, 2014, 11:36 AM

Geek on the Street: Game industry insiders cautiously optimistic about Microsoft’s Mojang buy

SAN FRANCISCO – Prior to the start of today’s GamesBeat conference, the room was buzzing with talk about Microsoft’s blockbuster… Read More

Sep 15, 2014, 10:55 AM

Minecraft community sounds off on Microsoft’s $2.5B acquisition of Mojang

Will Microsoft ruin Minecraft? In nearly every piece of Microsoft communication today following the $2.5 billion acquisition, Microsoft tried to… Read More

Sep 15, 2014, 8:10 AM

Minecraft maker explains why it’s selling to Microsoft for $2.5B

Minecraft was getting too big. That’s the underlying reason the game’s creator, Markus “Notch” Persson, decided it was time to sell… Read More

Sep 15, 2014, 6:17 AM

Microsoft reaches $2.5B deal for Minecraft maker Mojang; Notch and other founders leaving

Breaking News: Microsoft just confirmed that it will pay $2.5 billion to acquire Mojang, the game developer behind the popular… Read More

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