Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 162 of 234

Jun 21, 2013, 1:56 PM

Microsoft not buying Nokia’s handset business, for now

One of the weirdest forms of journalism is the retroactive irrelevant scoop. As in, “Hey, there’s this thing you didn’t know… Read More

Jun 21, 2013, 9:51 AM

Xbox One back atop Amazon best-seller list after Microsoft policy reversal

If the best-seller list on the Amazon Video Games storefront is any indication, people are pretty happy with Microsoft’s recent decision… Read More

Jun 21, 2013, 8:13 AM

Microsoft’s Ballmer on board for ‘startling’ Oracle cloud database partnership

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison wasn’t able to contain himself on the company’s earnings conference call Thursday afternoon. First he said… Read More

Jun 20, 2013, 3:33 PM

Microsoft gets Weezer, NFL player to help open new stores

Continuing its tradition of leveraging music stars to generate buzz with free concerts, Microsoft is hosting a performance from rock… Read More

Jun 20, 2013, 7:56 AM

Xbox One: Microsoft scores points for flexibility, and loses some credibility

File this under “Can’t Win For Losing.” Microsoft says it was listening to its customers yesterday afternoon when it reversed… Read More

Jun 19, 2013, 3:27 PM

POLL: Microsoft just made big policy changes — now will you buy an Xbox One?

Earlier this afternoon, Microsoft surprised the tech world by reversing its stance on some Xbox One policies that had angered many gamers for… Read More

Jun 19, 2013, 1:57 PM

Microsoft ditches Xbox One online requirement and game sharing restrictions

You complained, and Microsoft listened. In an incredible turn of events, Microsoft has changed its mind on a handful of… Read More

Jun 19, 2013, 1:27 PM

Microsoft will pay you $150,000 to fend off hackers and find security flaws in its software

Calling all hackers: Microsoft wants your help and will pay you some big bucks for it. Starting June 26, the… Read More

Jun 19, 2013, 6:44 AM

Microsoft cites Windows 8 progress as new apps debut — but will it ever get first dibs?

Music video service VEVO already has apps for the iPad and Android, but the company is pointing to its launch… Read More

Jun 18, 2013, 2:11 PM

Nintendo 3DS tops Xbox 360 in May, but Microsoft still rules home consoles

While the Xbox 360 continues to dominate the U.S. console industry inside the living room, Nintendo’s handheld 3DS was actually… Read More

Jun 18, 2013, 11:22 AM

Ballmer, Myhrvold make Top 100 list recognizing CEOs impacting science, tech education

Two Washington CEOs — and former Microsoft colleagues — made a Top 100 CEO list for executives that were recognized… Read More

Jun 18, 2013, 9:01 AM

Microsoft updates ‘Socl’ network with new photo and video creation tools

Microsoft is rolling out a new set of features for “Socl,” the social network from its Future Social Experiences (FUSE)… Read More

Jun 17, 2013, 6:31 PM

Report: Microsoft heavily discounts Surface RT for schools

School’s out, and that means it’s the perfect time to start thinking about back to school sales, especially if you’re… Read More

Jun 17, 2013, 2:12 PM

Microsoft SkyDrive manager Mike Torres leaving for mystery job at Amazon

Mike Torres, who helped to build and lead Microsoft’s SkyDrive consumer cloud and file storage service, is leaving to join… Read More

Jun 17, 2013, 11:33 AM

Microsoft: Bing voice search now faster, more accurate

Thanks to some new technology, Windows Phone 8 is getting a better pair of ears. According to a new blog… Read More

Jun 17, 2013, 10:47 AM

Microsoft says you can tether your phone for Xbox One check-ins

Here’s a solution for those wanting to play games on the Xbox One without an Internet connection at home: Your… Read More

Jun 17, 2013, 10:36 AM

Google calls veiled national security disclosures ‘a step back’

Facebook and Microsoft on Friday evening published new statistics about the data they provide to governmental agencies. The stats included national security… Read More

Jun 17, 2013, 8:52 AM

Thomas Penfield Jackson, 1937-2013: What if his Microsoft breakup order had been upheld?

Thomas Penfield Jackson — the federal judge who declared Microsoft a monopoly and ordered a breakup of the company— died… Read More

Jun 17, 2013, 8:07 AM

Skype video messaging now available for free on every platform except Windows Phone

Skype’s free video messaging feature is fully out of beta today and everyone can now send as many three-minute moving messages to… Read More

Jun 17, 2013, 7:25 AM

Clearing out stock? Barnes & Noble extends Father’s Day discount for Nook

Father’s Day may be over, but that isn’t keeping Barnes & Noble from continuing its weekend sale. The Nook was… Read More

Jun 16, 2013, 3:58 PM

Bill Gates: ‘My dad is the man I aspire to be’

Normally, Bill Gates focuses his blog posts on work he’s doing or books he’s reading. For Father’s Day, though, he… Read More

Jun 16, 2013, 1:13 PM

Here’s how much games will cost on Microsoft’s Xbox One

Worried about Xbox One games hurting your wallet even more so than Xbox 360 titles already do? Here’s some relieving… Read More

Jun 15, 2013, 8:24 AM

Facebook, Microsoft release stats on data requests — ‘tiny fraction’ of customers involved

In a pair of blog posts overnight, Facebook and Microsoft released new numbers that shed additional light on the volume… Read More

Jun 15, 2013, 7:52 AM

GeekWire Radio: Nick Hanauer and Rich Barton on investing, technology, open skies and big bets

Nick Hanauer and Rich Barton are investors and entrepreneurs who have created and shaped some of the most significant companies… Read More

Jun 14, 2013, 5:41 PM

50% of Fortune 500 uses Windows Azure, Microsoft says

Microsoft’s cloud is gathering steam, according to new data released by the company today. Like Amazon and Google, Microsoft is… Read More

Jun 14, 2013, 4:35 PM

Teams from Amazon, Microsoft battle on StarCraft in After Hours Gaming League

It’s not uncommon for company employees to organize teams for recreational sports leagues. Participating is a good way to leave… Read More

Jun 14, 2013, 12:53 PM

After brutal week for Xbox, Microsoft strikes back against ‘incremental improvement’ in video-game industry

Microsoft’s focus at the E3 video game convention in Los Angeles this week was ostensibly on video games, as the… Read More

Jun 14, 2013, 10:01 AM

Now under scrutiny: Microsoft’s early security disclosures to U.S. officials

In the realm of tech companies cooperating with the US government, it seems that when it rains, it pours. Following… Read More

Jun 14, 2013, 5:05 AM

Microsoft Office debuts on iOS — for iPhone, not iPad

After months and even years of speculation, Microsoft this morning finally released a version of its core Office productivity programs… Read More

Jun 13, 2013, 10:32 PM

Geek Humor: Lewis Black flips Microsoft the bird and rips Google Glass

OK, I am just going to lay it out here folks. I love a good old-fashioned Lewis Black rant. And… Read More