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Microsoft

Aug 29, 2014, 9:28 AM

Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer pledges to help bring NBA basketball back to Seattle

Steve Ballmer may now own an NBA franchise in Los Angeles, but he’s going to do everything in his power to help… Read More

Aug 28, 2014, 11:05 AM

Gamers can pre-load Destiny on their Xbox One starting today

For Xbox One owners that want to avoid waiting in line late at night to purchase Destiny, Microsoft is allowing people to pre-load… Read More

Aug 28, 2014, 8:52 AM

Microsoft’s Nadella set to visit China; company says plan predates antitrust probe

Satya Nadella is preparing to take his first trip to China as Microsoft CEO, as reported by Reuters overnight, but the company… Read More

Aug 28, 2014, 8:27 AM

Microsoft debuts ‘dual use’ OneDrive app for Android

Microsoft’s new OneDrive cloud storage app for Android, released this morning, reflects one of CEO Satya Nadella’s goals for the… Read More

Aug 27, 2014, 11:20 AM

Microsoft lobbies vacationing D.C. decision-makers with full-page ads in Martha’s Vineyard and Outer Banks newspapers

It’s the build-up to the long Labor Day weekend, so how can someone reach key decision-makers from Washington, D.C.? Take out… Read More

Aug 27, 2014, 9:07 AM

Microsoft to sell standalone Xbox One Kinect sensor for $150 this October

Four months after it began selling the Xbox One without a Kinect sensor in June, Microsoft will now offer up a way… Read More

Aug 26, 2014, 3:02 PM

Spotify finally launches free music streaming on Windows Phone

Spotify released an update to its app for Windows Phone users that allows them to get free, ad-supported music streaming.… Read More

Aug 26, 2014, 12:41 PM

LA school district drops iPad pilot program a year after snubbing Microsoft Surface

The Los Angeles Unified School District’s grand experiment with Apple’s iPad has come to an end. The Los Angeles Times… Read More

Aug 26, 2014, 10:58 AM

Amazon vs. Google: Twitch deal highlights growing war between tech giants

Now that the initial shock from Amazon’s purchase of Twitch is starting to wear off, the synergies between the two… Read More

Aug 25, 2014, 4:21 PM

Google goes after Office for iPad again with new Slides app

Google has once again fired a shot across Microsoft’s bow with a new iPhone and iPad app for its Slides presentation-making… Read More

Aug 25, 2014, 3:11 PM

Huawei hangs up on Windows Phone development after two years of losses

Chinese smartphone-maker Huawei Technologies is putting Windows Phones development on hold after enduring two years of losses, according to an executive… Read More

Aug 22, 2014, 12:58 PM

Microsoft plans video streaming device, rivaling Chromecast, filings suggest

Microsoft is preparing to launch its own video streaming device, based on the Miracast screencasting standard, according to filings with… Read More

Aug 22, 2014, 10:12 AM

Microsoft’s board: New blood could mean new approach

Steve Ballmer’s resignation from the Microsoft board this week is the latest change for a group that has experienced a major… Read More

Aug 21, 2014, 1:00 PM

Here comes Windows 9: Microsoft reportedly sets unveiling for next month, in advance of 2015 release

Microsoft is gearing up to reveal its latest major update to Windows, codenamed “Threshold” at a press event tentatively set for… Read More

Aug 21, 2014, 4:00 AM

Xamarin raises $54M in funding to bring Microsoft’s programming language to other platforms

Xamarin, the San Francisco-based company that allows developers to code applications for a variety of different platforms using Microsoft’s C#… Read More

Aug 20, 2014, 8:33 AM

Not just Verizon: AT&T will also carry HTC One (M8) Windows Phone, eventually

The Windows Phone version of the HTC One (M8) smartphone won’t be a Verizon exclusive forever. That’s the word this morning… Read More

Aug 19, 2014, 12:42 PM

Microsoft relaunches OneNote for Android, with tablet and handwriting support

Android tablet users now have a better note-taking app from Microsoft. The company announced today that it’s launching a new version… Read More

Aug 19, 2014, 11:17 AM

Steve Ballmer steps down from Microsoft board, as he ramps up with L.A. Clippers

Steve Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO and new owner of the L.A. Clippers, will step down from Microsoft’s board effective… Read More

Aug 19, 2014, 9:27 AM

Change Internet Explorer’s name? Nah, here’s what Microsoft really needs to do with its web browser

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer web browser has made great strides in recent years, embracing web standards and upgrading its user interface, as the… Read More

Aug 19, 2014, 8:24 AM

Not just Nokia: HTC One (M8) expands to Microsoft’s Windows Phone, exclusive to Verizon

HTC this morning confirmed that it will expand its flagship HTC One (M8) device to Windows Phone, marking an important… Read More

Aug 18, 2014, 9:55 PM

First Reddit app built for a console arrives on Xbox One

Microsoft announced this evening that a new app called ReddX will debut on Tuesday morning, giving Xbox One owners a way to scan… Read More

Aug 18, 2014, 5:04 PM

Where’s Apple? Tech icon’s absence stands out in Seattle

It has become common for big tech companies from Silicon Valley and San Francisco to open branch offices in the Seattle region, including… Read More

Aug 18, 2014, 1:48 PM

Microsoft Azure hit by “service interruption” affecting virtual machines, websites and more

Companies who rely on Microsoft Azure to power their online services are having a rough afternoon. A number of the… Read More

Aug 17, 2014, 6:40 PM

Don’t touch that update! Microsoft pulls Windows 8.1 patch after reports of crashes

People who upgraded to the latest version of Windows 8.1 as a part of Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday release last week… Read More

Aug 17, 2014, 10:15 AM

Let’s say you’ve got $100 to invest: AMZN or MSFT?

This past week, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel at the big Rotary Club of Seattle, talking about the… Read More

Aug 15, 2014, 10:17 AM

Chart: This is how bad the gender gap is at tech companies

Looking over the diversity data released by major tech companies over the past several months paints a bleak picture of… Read More

Aug 14, 2014, 3:53 PM

PlayStation 4 outsells Xbox One in the U.S. for 7th month in a row

Another month, another win for Sony. The PS4 was the best-selling console in the U.S. for July, marking the seventh… Read More

Aug 13, 2014, 4:34 PM

Video: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella doused with bucket of ice water, for a good cause

  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella willingly allowed a group of employees to dump a bucket of ice water on his… Read More

Aug 13, 2014, 9:48 AM

Bing’s new conversation feature offers answers to related follow-up search queries

Bing is getting conversational. Microsoft’s search engine today rolled out a new feature that remembers what you last searched for… Read More

Aug 13, 2014, 7:32 AM

Meet the 10 startups in Microsoft’s new Internet of Things and home automation accelerator

In June, Microsoft announced a new startup accelerator focused on companies building gadgets, devices and software for the connected home… Read More

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