Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 147 of 234

Nov 19, 2013, 12:14 PM

Bill Gates explains what Microsoft needs in a new CEO

So much has been reported about Microsoft’s CEO search via anonymous sources in recent weeks and months. So how about… Read More

Nov 19, 2013, 10:59 AM

Microsoft delays streaming Xbox One gameplay to Twitch until January

While PS4 users have been able to start streaming their gameplay to the popular Twitch.tv service, Xbox One owners won’t… Read More

Nov 19, 2013, 10:55 AM

Microsoft launches eBay store with holiday season looming

Microsoft today unveiled a new place to buy its products: eBay. Just in time for a holiday push, the Redmond… Read More

Nov 19, 2013, 9:11 AM

In final shareholder speech, Ballmer defends Bing and Xbox as key parts of Microsoft

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer just finished speaking at the company’s annual shareholder meeting — his final one as the company’s… Read More

Nov 19, 2013, 8:43 AM

Live: Bill Gates speaks (and chokes up) at Steve Ballmer’s final shareholder meeting

Microsoft’s annual meeting of shareholders in Bellevue this morning opened with a surprise — Bill Gates, Microsoft’s chairman, who has… Read More

Nov 18, 2013, 5:42 PM

Google app for Windows Phone adds better voice recognition, sign-in

While Google and Microsoft really haven’t seen eye-to-eye on the Windows Phone YouTube app, that hasn’t stopped the search engine… Read More

Nov 18, 2013, 1:50 PM

Office Remote: Control Word, Excel, and PowerPoint docs with a Windows Phone

Microsoft Research today debuted a new tool called Office Remote that lets you control Office apps like Word, Excel and Powerpoint… Read More

Nov 18, 2013, 1:07 PM

Want a rare white Xbox One? You’ll need at least $11,000

If you want a white Xbox One — the rare console that only Microsoft employees received — you’ll need to… Read More

Nov 18, 2013, 7:58 AM

What to expect from Steve Ballmer’s final shareholders meeting as Microsoft CEO

Microsoft’s annual shareholders meeting takes place Tuesday morning in Bellevue, Wash., and it’s almost an understatement to say that Microsoft… Read More

Nov 18, 2013, 7:46 AM

IPO bound? Apptio hires Amazon and Microsoft vets, names former Microsoft CFO Peter Klein to board

Fast-growing Apptio is deepening its bench of management talent, attracting some heavyweights from Microsoft and Amazon.com. The Bellevue company, which… Read More

Nov 18, 2013, 7:17 AM

Microsoft Ventures invests in mobile productivity startup Zula

Microsoft historically hasn’t spent much time investing in seed-stage startups. That’s part of the reason why today’s investment by Microsoft… Read More

Nov 15, 2013, 3:39 PM

WSJ interview: Steve Ballmer talks about why he’s leaving Microsoft

When Steve Ballmer abruptly announced his retirement in August, it took the tech world by surprise. Now, the outgoing CEO has… Read More

Nov 15, 2013, 9:59 AM

Beyond stack rank: How Microsoft needs to change now

In the startup world, I’m prone to saying, “You can take the boy out of Microsoft, but not the Microsoft… Read More

Nov 15, 2013, 8:02 AM

Microsoft’s new 3D Builder app for Windows 8.1 is a 3D printing appetizer

A new Windows 8.1 app released by Microsoft this morning aims to introduce 3D printing to the average person …… Read More

Nov 15, 2013, 7:56 AM

Friendly competition: Microsoft congratulates Sony on PS4 launch as new console era officially begins

A new console era officially kicked off a few hours ago when thousands of Sony fans waited in line and… Read More

Nov 14, 2013, 5:17 PM

Last hurrah: Microsoft’s Xbox 360 climbs back atop U.S. console market in October

With the current console generation drawing to a close, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console returned to the top of the U.S.… Read More

Nov 14, 2013, 1:32 PM

Xbox One and PS4 fanboys will sympathize with the latest South Park episode

Leave it to none other than the South Park writers to poke fun at gamers engaging in the Xbox One… Read More

Nov 14, 2013, 10:21 AM

Facebook login coming to Windows and Windows Phone apps

Microsoft announced today that it is collaborating with Facebook to bring system-level Facebook login capabilities to Windows and Windows Phone.… Read More

Nov 14, 2013, 7:34 AM

Microsoft’s Internet cops get high-tech, high-security HQ

Not every tech company has its own evidence room and forensics lab. And not every police station has a giant… Read More

Nov 13, 2013, 5:18 PM

Microsoft explores powering data centers with fuel cells

According to a new report by Microsoft Research, the company is exploring the possibility of getting its server architecture off… Read More

Nov 13, 2013, 12:17 PM

Microsoft taps veteran exec Eric Rudder for secretive ‘cross-company initiatives’

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer today announced a new role for Eric Rudder, a longtime Microsoft executive who will now be… Read More

Nov 13, 2013, 11:33 AM

UPDATED: HP Chromebook 11 disappears from retailers everywhere due to reported charger problems

HP’s latest addition to its Chromebook lineup seems to be in the process of disappearing without a trace. The Chromebook… Read More

Nov 13, 2013, 9:07 AM

Let the console hype begin: New details on Xbox One and PS4 launch events

Christmas is coming a wee bit early for gamers out there, as two next generation consoles are set to hit… Read More

Nov 13, 2013, 7:31 AM

Microsoft challenges GitHub with new Visual Studio Online

Microsoft just announced a public preview of a new service called Visual Studio Online that extends many of its services… Read More

Nov 12, 2013, 2:29 PM

CyanogenMod debuts installer app for customized Android experience, aims for third major OS spot

Cyanogen today released a CyanogenMod Installer in the Google Play Store to help ease the process of installing the company’s customized… Read More

Nov 12, 2013, 1:32 PM

Windows Phone shipments rise 156% from 2012 as Apple slips in IDC rankings

In terms of market share, Windows Phone is growing, Android still dominates and Apple is slipping just a bit according… Read More

Nov 12, 2013, 10:07 AM

Microsoft axes ‘stack ranking’ in massive overhaul of employee review process

Microsoft is doing away with one of its most controversial internal practices, the “stack ranking” process that has long rated… Read More

Nov 12, 2013, 9:58 AM

Sweet PS4 deal: Amazon, Target offer 3-for-2 deal for games

If you’re a Sony fan with plans to purchase the PlayStation 4 when it debuts Friday, Amazon and Target have… Read More

Nov 12, 2013, 9:37 AM

New Xbox One video shows how you can play games and watch TV at the same time

Those who enjoy watching TV, live sports or movies while playing a game will like the new “Snap” feature on… Read More

Nov 11, 2013, 4:49 PM

Microsoft will patch zero-day IE vulnerability Tuesday

As a part of tomorrow’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft will be patching a zero-day vulnerability that the internet’s nefarious elements have… Read More