Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 160 of 234

Jul 3, 2013, 2:43 PM

Yahoo buys contact-organizer Xobni, continues acquisition spree

Yahoo’s mad acquisition spree continued Wednesday with Xobni, a San Francisco-based startup that helps users organize contacts (Xobni is “inbox”… Read More

Jul 3, 2013, 1:33 PM

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen previews his new album, shows former Groupon CEO how it’s done

It seems like this is the week for music from founders of tech companies. Paul Allen, Microsoft’s co-founder, just released… Read More

Jul 3, 2013, 8:42 AM

Bing + Office? The latest on Ballmer’s big Microsoft reorg

A new report by Bloomberg News gives what appears to be a clearer picture of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s plan to… Read More

Jul 2, 2013, 10:42 AM

Don Mattrick’s first challenge: Zynga loses social casino crown

When former Microsoft Xbox boss Don Mattrick takes over as CEO of Zynga next week, he’ll be at the helm… Read More

Jul 2, 2013, 9:16 AM

Twitter using Bing to translate tweets automatically

Microsoft has come up with some pretty cool language translation applications over the past year, and now Twitter is getting in on… Read More

Jul 2, 2013, 8:06 AM

Microsoft: Bing Ads to be integrated deeply into Windows 8.1 ‘Smart Search’

Microsoft says it will extend its Bing advertising platform to the new search experience in Windows 8.1, serving up ads… Read More

Jul 2, 2013, 7:26 AM

What’s next for Xbox? Ballmer in charge in buildup to Xbox One launch

The departure of Microsoft executive Don Mattrick to become the CEO of Zynga brings a leadership transition to the Xbox… Read More

Jul 1, 2013, 3:04 PM

Mattrick: Zynga is ‘a great business that has yet to realize its full potential’

Don Mattrick, the Microsoft Xbox chief who was just named the CEO of Zynga, sent a message to the social… Read More

Jul 1, 2013, 1:19 PM

Skype revamps Android app after 100M installs

Skype today announced a new milestone for its Android app, and with it came a big update. There have now… Read More

Jul 1, 2013, 11:48 AM

Courts deny Nintendo’s bid for WiiU.com; Microsoft still trying to nab XboxOne.com

Nintendo’s legal attempts to nab the WiiU.com domain have failed. Last February, Nintendo filed a cybersquatting complaint with the World Intellectual Property Forum to… Read More

Jul 1, 2013, 10:59 AM

Xbox chief’s exit may clear way for new Microsoft devices division

The report this morning that Microsoft’s Xbox chief, Don Mattrick, is leaving to join Zynga is a head-scratcher in many… Read More

Jul 1, 2013, 10:06 AM

Report: Microsoft Xbox chief Mattrick leaving for Zynga

Don Mattrick, who leads the Microsoft Xbox business as president of the company’s Interactive Entertainment division, is leaving the company… Read More

Jul 1, 2013, 9:52 AM

Microsoft debuts Xbox Music for browsers

Microsoft today unveiled its Xbox Music hub for the web, allowing Xbox Music Pass subscribers to stream their tunes right… Read More

Jul 1, 2013, 8:32 AM

Microsoft reorg: Don’t expect big cost-cutting, says analyst

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s move to shake up the company’s internal management structure, rumored for months, will be getting lots… Read More

Jun 29, 2013, 10:18 PM

3D Printing in Windows 8.1; Creepy Cameraman returns; and other top posts of the month

June was a big month for Microsoft news on GeekWire. And I guess that should not come as a surprise… Read More

Jun 29, 2013, 5:51 AM

GeekWire Radio: Microsoft Build recap, Windows 8.1, iOS 7 and big data at the ballpark

We’ve got a lot to talk about this week on the GeekWire radio show (MP3), starting with a report from… Read More

Jun 29, 2013, 4:57 AM

Skype promises to improve messaging and boost feature parity across devices

Skype is promising to make it easier to access and send chat messages inside its apps —saying it’s “putting conversations at… Read More

Jun 28, 2013, 12:43 PM

Step by step: Watch an iPad app transform for Windows 8

SAN FRANCISCO — One of the most interesting sessions this morning at Microsoft’s Build conference was on “Design Differences Between iOS… Read More

Jun 28, 2013, 9:43 AM

Microsoft says 3D printing in Windows 8.1 will support open-source technologies

SAN FRANCISCO — When Microsoft announced native support for 3D printing in Windows 8.1 this week, one question was how… Read More

Jun 28, 2013, 9:34 AM

Microsoft inks deal with Time Warner Cable, bringing more live TV to your Xbox

If you’re a Time Warner Cable customer and an Xbox Live Gold member, lots of live TV is coming to… Read More

Jun 28, 2013, 8:10 AM

How Microsoft and Oracle set aside their past garbage to connect in the cloud

SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft’s cloud computing deal with Oracle was some two years in the making — going from careful… Read More

Jun 27, 2013, 10:30 AM

An ‘all-new Microsoft’ gets cheers from devs at Build

SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft showed some new stripes and drew repeated cheers from the crowd of third-party developers at the… Read More

Jun 27, 2013, 9:15 AM

Microsoft vets land $3M for Discuzz to help salespeople better communicate with prospects and customers

Discuzz, a Bellevue startup that helps sales professionals communicate more effectively with partners and customers, has raised a $3 million… Read More

Jun 27, 2013, 8:39 AM

Junk mail eliminator PaperKarma acquired by Reputation.com

It only seemed like a matter of time before someone big swooped up PaperKarma, the popular junk mail eliminator app.… Read More

Jun 27, 2013, 7:20 AM

Here it is: GeekWire’s new app for Windows Phone 8

For the past six months, I’ve been using Microsoft’s Windows Phone and documenting the highs and lows here on GeekWire,… Read More

Jun 26, 2013, 11:41 PM

Microsoft Ventures: The story behind the company’s startup overhaul

Even big companies face significant hurdles launching new products. As it turns out, Microsoft Ventures, the company’s new umbrella program… Read More

Jun 26, 2013, 3:24 PM

First look: Internet Explorer 11 ‘continuous browsing’ and Windows 8.1 Reading List

SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft’s Internet Explorer team showed some of the key features of Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 8.1… Read More

Jun 26, 2013, 12:55 PM

How automatic app updates will work in Windows 8.1

SAN FRANCISCO — Windows 8 users who try out the Windows 8.1 preview will notice the return of the Start… Read More

Jun 26, 2013, 10:35 AM

Facebook app coming to Windows 8, along with Flipboard, NFL Fantasy Football

For Facebook fans using Windows 8 devices, today brings good news. At Microsoft’s Build conference today in San Francisco, CEO Steve… Read More

Jun 26, 2013, 10:07 AM

Windows Phone 8 finally coming to Sprint with new HTC, Samsung models

The long wait is finally over for Sprint customers wanting to use Windows 8. The carrier announced today that it will offer… Read More