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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

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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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Sep 13, 2014, 4:17 PM

Microsoft’s mega $2.5B purchase of Minecraft maker expected Monday

Minecraft, the wildly popular block-building construction game that claims more than 100 million players, is expected to be purchased for… Read More

Sep 13, 2014, 8:29 AM

Console comeback: Microsoft selling special blue Xbox 360 at Walmart for $249

The Xbox 360 is making a comeback — in blue, that is. As it prepares for the holiday season, Microsoft… Read More

Sep 11, 2014, 4:26 PM

PlayStation 4 outsells Xbox One in the U.S. for 8th month in a row

The PlayStation 4 once again outsold the Xbox One in the U.S., as Sony’s console took the sales crown for the eighth… Read More

Sep 11, 2014, 3:24 PM

NFL picks: Microsoft Bing beat Vegas last week — here are its Week 2 predictions

Need help picking teams each week for your NFL pool? Microsoft Bing’s prediction engine is here to help. The Redmond… Read More

Sep 11, 2014, 3:06 PM

Microsoft Ventures head stirs debate over Startup Weekend events for women

Rahul Sood, the General Manager of Microsoft Ventures, isn’t thrilled by the idea of Startup Weekend events exclusively for women,… Read More

Sep 11, 2014, 9:07 AM

Microsoft wants to let gamers play Xbox from their browser, in the cloud

Can you imagine playing an Xbox One game in your browser, without an actual Xbox One console? Microsoft is reportedly coming… Read More

Sep 9, 2014, 11:30 PM

On Apple’s big day, Microsoft racks up 1M views with another ad slamming Siri

Apple certainly dominated the tweet streams and tech news headlines on Tuesday after announcing new iPhones, a new watch, and… Read More

Sep 9, 2014, 5:05 PM

AT&T will carry the Lumia 830 this holiday season

Stephen Elop announced today that the Nokia Lumia 830 smartphone will launch on AT&T’s network this holiday season. Elop, the… Read More

Sep 9, 2014, 4:12 PM

Taking stock of the winners and losers: How Wall Street reacted to Apple’s announcements

You would have thought that new iPhones, the Apple Watch and an extensive mobile payments service would be enough to… Read More

Sep 9, 2014, 3:29 PM

Report: Microsoft in talks to buy Minecraft maker for more than $2B

The Wall Street Journal is reporting this afternoon that Microsoft is in “serious discussions” to acquire Mojang AB, the makers… Read More

Sep 8, 2014, 9:30 PM

Hey, Trent Dilfer, that’s a Microsoft Surface on the sidelines of Monday Night Football, not an iPad

Monday Night Football is an American institution. But maybe the guys behind the microphone need a refresher when it comes… Read More

Sep 8, 2014, 3:43 PM

Why healthcare workers protested Microsoft’s tax breaks

Why did healthcare workers decide to publicly protest Microsoft’s tax loopholes? That was the question Friday afternoon after hundreds of members… Read More

Sep 8, 2014, 10:47 AM

Free marketing for Apple: NFL announcers call Microsoft’s Surface tablet an ‘iPad-like tool’

Microsoft is supplying NFL coaches and players with Surface tablets on the sidelines this season, but at least a few… Read More

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Sep 8, 2014, 9:26 AM

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

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

Microsoft to release new keyboard for iPads, Android tablets

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

How Microsoft can use Minecraft to build its education strategy

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

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

Microsoft to hold Windows 9 press event on Sept. 30

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

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

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

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

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

Microsoft’s mega $2.5B purchase of Minecraft maker expected Monday

Console comeback: Microsoft selling special blue Xbox 360 at Walmart for $249

PlayStation 4 outsells Xbox One in the U.S. for 8th month in a row

NFL picks: Microsoft Bing beat Vegas last week — here are its Week 2 predictions

Microsoft Ventures head stirs debate over Startup Weekend events for women

Microsoft wants to let gamers play Xbox from their browser, in the cloud

On Apple’s big day, Microsoft racks up 1M views with another ad slamming Siri

AT&T will carry the Lumia 830 this holiday season

Taking stock of the winners and losers: How Wall Street reacted to Apple’s announcements

Report: Microsoft in talks to buy Minecraft maker for more than $2B

Hey, Trent Dilfer, that’s a Microsoft Surface on the sidelines of Monday Night Football, not an iPad

Why healthcare workers protested Microsoft’s tax breaks

Free marketing for Apple: NFL announcers call Microsoft’s Surface tablet an ‘iPad-like tool’

After Getty Images lawsuit, Microsoft quickly removes Bing photo tool

Search giant Baidu hires top Microsoft exec in China

Microsoft redesigns MSN.com; MSN apps coming to iOS, Android

Healthcare workers rally against Microsoft tax ‘loopholes’ in Seattle