Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 179 of 234

Dec 21, 2012, 2:33 PM

How the Grinch stole Windows 8: Missing discount points to larger challenge for Microsoft

Parents who want the Dr. Seuss classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in app form for their kids this holiday… Read More

Dec 21, 2012, 10:13 AM

Microsoft using 11-year-old salespeople to tout Windows 8

Windows 8 is so easy even kids can use it. At least that’s the message Microsoft wants to get across… Read More

Dec 19, 2012, 3:03 PM

From Apple Maps to Oprah’s iPad: The 10 biggest tech debacles of 2012

Ah, the holiday season. A great time to sit back and reflect on some of the most memorable moments of… Read More

Dec 19, 2012, 11:09 AM

Former Windows chief Sinofsky to teach at Harvard

Steven Sinofsky, the former Microsoft Windows chief, will return to Harvard Business School as an “executive in residence” this spring,… Read More

Dec 19, 2012, 10:01 AM

Inspired reading: Bill Gates lists the top ten books of 2012 that made him think

Bill Gates is a well-read guy, and it’s been that way for a while. He would check out books from… Read More

Dec 18, 2012, 2:11 PM

Microsoft Kinect helping soldiers with physical therapy

There are lots of applications for Microsoft’s Kinect. Some let you dance your pants off, while others can improve your… Read More

Dec 18, 2012, 10:13 AM

Xbox Live adds AOL, Vimeo short-form video apps

In yet another example of the Xbox 360 turning into an entertainment hub, Xbox Live today added content from video… Read More

Dec 17, 2012, 3:24 PM

AOL marks $1.056B patent sale to Microsoft with $1,056 holiday bonus for employees

Patent sales typically have little to do with the average employee, negotiated and transacted by hordes of lawyers. But now… Read More

Dec 17, 2012, 3:09 PM

Gmail dropping ActiveSync support for new devices — Microsoft ‘very surprised’

The news over the weekend that Google’s Gmail service will be ending support for Microsoft’s Exchange ActiveSync protocol is a… Read More

Dec 17, 2012, 12:34 PM

Xbox introduces SportsPicks app, new SmartGlass experience for ESPN, NBA

For sports fans, the Xbox was once just a device for scoring touchdowns on Madden or making birdies with Tiger… Read More

Dec 17, 2012, 9:35 AM

Dell exec to Steve Ballmer: Please rename Windows RT

At least one person wasn’t happy with the way Microsoft was naming its new ARM tablet operating system. Dell vice-chairman… Read More

Dec 17, 2012, 9:01 AM

Windows 8 is a hit with this enterprise app developer

Extended Results Inc., a business-intelligence technology company just down the road from Microsoft, says it has seen more than 2,500… Read More

Dec 14, 2012, 9:01 AM

New Windows chief: ‘Not a whole lot’ changes with new Windows leadership

What will change about Microsoft’s Windows leadership following the departure of Steven Sinofsky as Windows president? “Not a whole lot,”… Read More

Dec 13, 2012, 1:02 PM

Christmas in Redmond: Microsoft employees finally get their Surfaces

Christmas came a little early for all the Microsofties out there. As we first reported back in September, all full-time,… Read More

Dec 13, 2012, 12:28 PM

Goodbye, Live Mesh: Microsoft shuts down cloud service

Another Microsoft cloud service is going down. The Redmond software-giant announced today that it will retire Windows Live Mesh on Feb.… Read More

Dec 13, 2012, 9:49 AM

Here’s what employees love and hate about working at Amazon, Microsoft

Whether you’re thinking about working at a big tech company or just are interested about the inner cultures of places… Read More

Dec 13, 2012, 9:47 AM

Tech Moves: Avanade bolsters exec team; HBO promotes Xbox pioneer; Yahoo board changes

Avanade, a 12-year-old joint venture formed by Microsoft and Accenture, has named Florin Rotar as the company’s first chief technology innovation… Read More

Dec 12, 2012, 4:17 PM

Ho, ho, Bing: NORAD Tracks Santa switching from Google to Microsoft

Looks like Google was being a little naughty this year. The NORAD Santa Tracker has followed Santa Claus on his annual journey… Read More

Dec 12, 2012, 11:06 AM

Geek of the Week: Microsoft creative director Jeff Faulkner

Jeff Faulkner is a Microsoft creative director who guides branding and user experiences for Microsoft’s entertainment division, with roots in… Read More

Dec 11, 2012, 9:00 PM

Facebook is the best place to work; Steve Ballmer, Amazon enjoy better approval ratings

The employees have spoken: Facebook is the best place to work. Glassdoor.com released its fifth annual “Employees’ Choice Awards” that… Read More

Dec 11, 2012, 1:56 PM

Microsoft Surface expanding to Staples and other retailers

Microsoft’s Surface RT will go on sale at Staples as early as tomorrow, the retailer announced today — part of… Read More

Dec 11, 2012, 10:44 AM

Former Microsoft exec Blake Irving named Go Daddy CEO

Web hosting and domain name registration giant Go Daddy has named former Microsoft and Yahoo executive Blake Irving as CEO… Read More

Dec 11, 2012, 10:25 AM

Ballmer, Sinofsky and the struggle for the soul of Microsoft

This was the rap on former Microsoft Windows president Steven Sinofsky following his sudden exit last month: He was unwilling… Read More

Dec 11, 2012, 10:02 AM

Microsoft’s new SkyDrive app for Xbox Live — created by Microsoft interns

Just how sharp are computer science and engineering students these days? Look no further than the new SkyDrive app for… Read More

Dec 11, 2012, 8:15 AM

Xbox Live adds SkyDrive, Karaoke, Maxim, many other apps

Microsoft’s Xbox team this morning announced ten new apps for Xbox Live, and listed dozens of others that will be… Read More

Dec 10, 2012, 2:08 PM

Support documents show Microsoft Office coming to iPad

It looks more and more like Microsoft Office is coming to Apple’s iPad. There have been rumors and screenshots of Office… Read More

Dec 10, 2012, 8:12 AM

Looking to stay in front of the pack, Nike partners with TechStars on new incubator

Maybe this new incubator will help play a part in the tennis shoe of the future. Nike and TechStars today… Read More

Dec 8, 2012, 7:55 AM

GeekWire Podcast: Tablets, travel, kids, and a ukulele rock band, live in studio

We usually talk about a wide variety of topics on the GeekWire radio show and podcast, but even by our… Read More

Dec 7, 2012, 3:09 PM

From Boeing to Microsoft Bob: Innovation in the spotlight at Seattle’s new history museum

Seattle’s history is very much tied to innovation, whether it’s Bill Boeing’s early aircraft or Bill Gates’ early software. And… Read More

Dec 7, 2012, 1:41 PM

Microsoft Surface could be in retail stores “within days”

We knew that the Surface tablet was eventually going to be available in places other than the Microsoft Store, but… Read More