Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 131 of 234

May 22, 2014, 11:58 AM

Microsoft successfully blocked FBI from enterprise customer data request last year

In an effort to demonstrate its policy toward government requests for data, Microsoft General Counsel Brad Smith today detailed a now-public… Read More

May 21, 2014, 11:57 AM

President Obama references the ‘really smart people at Microsoft’ at Seahawks White House ceremony

Seahawks fans are so loud President Barack Obama thinks that some cheating is going on. As customary for teams that… Read More

May 21, 2014, 10:30 AM

Microsoft to add external storage support for Xbox One

Microsoft’s Xbox One update for June will include the ability to hook up external hard drives to the console, allowing… Read More

May 21, 2014, 10:22 AM

Lenovo takes third place in U.S. PC sales, passing Apple’s Mac line for first time

Lenovo said today that its U.S. PC sales for the fiscal fourth quarter passed Apple’s Mac sales for the first time,… Read More

May 21, 2014, 10:10 AM

Chart: Amazon.com joins Google, Microsoft and Apple in list of top global brands

Amazon.com joined the ranks of the world’s top10 brands, jumping four spots with a brand value of $64.2 billion, according… Read More

May 21, 2014, 7:50 AM

Surface Pro 3: A big clue about Microsoft’s future

This is not the tablet we expected. But it says a lot about where Microsoft is headed. Rather than announcing a new Surface Mini… Read More

May 20, 2014, 11:05 AM

China bans government use of Windows 8

China has banned the use of Windows 8 on government computers, Reuters reported today. Oddly enough, the move came as… Read More

May 20, 2014, 10:59 AM

Surface Pro, Take 3: With its latest tablet, Microsoft has its eyes on your lap

Kicking off Microsoft’s Surface event in New York City this morning, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made a statement that would have… Read More

May 20, 2014, 8:23 AM

Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 3, making a new pitch to replace laptops

Microsoft just unveiled the third generation of its Surface Pro tablet on stage in New York City, making a new pitch… Read More

May 19, 2014, 10:48 AM

Microsoft’s Xbox loses Twitch to Google’s YouTube (and why that matters)

Google has reportedly beat out Microsoft and others to reach a deal to buy Twitch, a popular videogame streaming company.… Read More

May 19, 2014, 9:44 AM

Expanded SAP deal gives Microsoft new ammunition against Amazon and Google

An expanded partnership between Microsoft and enterprise software giant SAP, announced this morning, has the potential to boost Windows Phone and help the… Read More

May 16, 2014, 6:15 PM

Live: Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at USC’s business school graduation

In one of his first speaking appearances after leaving the top job at Microsoft, Steve Ballmer will give the commencement… Read More

May 16, 2014, 10:30 AM

Steve Ballmer’s golf scorecard: The retired Microsoft CEO is playing almost every day

Now that he’s no longer running the ship at Microsoft, Steve Ballmer has a wee bit more time on his… Read More

May 16, 2014, 9:54 AM

Confirmed: Halo 5 won’t be developed for Xbox 360

Sorry, Xbox 360 holdouts: In case there was any doubt, Microsoft says Halo 5 won’t be released for its older game console.… Read More

May 16, 2014, 8:21 AM

Halo 5 coming for Microsoft’s Xbox One in fall 2015, along with Spielberg’s Halo TV series

Microsoft will release “Halo 5: Guardians” in fall 2015 for Xbox One, marking the next major installment in the flagship Xbox game franchise.… Read More

May 15, 2014, 3:52 PM

PS4 outsells Xbox One in U.S. for 4th straight month; Titanfall top-selling game in April

The PlayStation 4 is still the sales champion in the U.S, as Sony’s console outsold the Xbox One in April.… Read More

May 15, 2014, 3:16 PM

Microsoft, Apple earn top marks on data privacy scorecard; Amazon falls short

The Electronic Frontier Foundation today released the latest edition of its “Who Has Your Back?” report that examines how major… Read More

May 15, 2014, 2:43 PM

Throwback Thursday: Nokia takes a trip down memory lane with latest video ad

Remember that good ol’ Nokia jingle? What about the addicting Snake game? Or Nokia’s original gigantic brick phones? If you answered yes… Read More

May 15, 2014, 2:07 PM

Steve Ballmer wouldn’t move NBA’s Clippers to Seattle, says Microsoft is ‘still like a child to me’

Sorry, Seattle basketball fans: Even if Steve Ballmer were to own the Los Angeles Clippers, he wouldn’t move the team… Read More

May 15, 2014, 12:29 PM

Windows Phone web usage tops BlackBerry, flat overall

Microsoft Windows Phone devices are responsible for mobile web traffic than BlackBerry smartphones in North America, according to a new report from Chitika. As… Read More

May 15, 2014, 8:13 AM

Windows 8 moves into home automation with new Insteon apps, retail partnership

Home automation and control company Insteon this morning announced a new set of apps for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone, and… Read More

May 14, 2014, 10:47 PM

Microsoft’s secretive, high-powered CEO Summit goes even further under the radar

Microsoft is holding its annual CEO Summit this week — hosting more than 120 business moguls from around the world,… Read More

May 14, 2014, 10:41 AM

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 may appear at event next week

Microsoft may be refreshing it Surface Pro tablet line next week. Twitter user NotCassim spotted a now-removed Microsoft support page… Read More

May 14, 2014, 10:24 AM

New Titanfall ‘Expedition’ maps arrive Thursday for $10

Titanfall gamers will have some new content to explore this week as the game’s first map pack will be unveiled… Read More

May 14, 2014, 9:32 AM

Microsoft to offer Xbox Live Gold refunds after making Netflix and Hulu access free

So you paid for a $60/year Xbox Live Gold membership just to watch Netflix, ESPN or Hulu Plus, and now… Read More

May 13, 2014, 4:58 PM

There are 34M ‘core gamers’ in the U.S. who play video games for 22 hours per week

Sure, the number of “casual gamers” has spiked in recent years thanks to the recent influx of popular smartphone games… Read More

May 13, 2014, 1:10 PM

MovingWorlds raises cash, looks to connect volunteers with non-profits

MovingWorlds, the Seattle-based company which offers to connect skilled volunteers with non-profit organizations, social enterprises and startups around the world,… Read More

May 13, 2014, 8:34 AM

Microsoft selling Xbox One without Kinect for $399

Microsoft has announced that it will be selling a standalone Xbox One that will cost about $100 less than the… Read More

May 13, 2014, 8:31 AM

Xbox Live Gold membership no longer needed for Netflix, Hulu, other apps

There’s good news today for Xbox owners that have wanted to use apps like Netflix and Hulu, but avoided paying… Read More

May 12, 2014, 5:17 PM

ValueAct adds to its Microsoft stake after board appointment

Activist investor ValueAct said in a regulatory filing today that it has acquired an additional 2.95 million shares of Microsoft… Read More