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May 22, 2012, 10:48 AM

Kinetix Academy taps power of Kinect to help kids with autism

One of the core ideas behind Startup Weekend is that smart people from various backgrounds and professions can do great… Read More

May 22, 2012, 9:34 AM

Chrome passes Internet Explorer, but can the stats be believed?

Google’s Chrome has surpassed Microsoft’s Internet Explorer as the world’s most widely used browser, according to the latest numbers from… Read More

May 22, 2012, 8:19 AM

Google finishes $12.5B Motorola deal, new CEO promises ‘smaller, fewer bets’

Google this morning became a hardware company — completing its $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility and promptly naming a new… Read More

May 22, 2012, 7:41 AM

Brand values of Apple and Facebook soar, while Amazon and Microsoft retreat

You just can’t compete with that iconic Apple logo. For the second year in a row, Apple was named the… Read More

May 21, 2012, 5:32 PM

Kinect for Windows adds seated skeletal tracking

Microsoft released a new software development kit for its Kinect for Windows sensor today, expanding the capabilities of the platform… Read More

May 21, 2012, 8:33 AM

Motorola rulings put Google and Microsoft on a collision course over Android

Microsoft has so far been waging its patent battle against Android indirectly, striking deals and going to court with makers… Read More

May 21, 2012, 7:06 AM

Microsoft opens the doors to its own ‘so.cl’ network

Microsoft Research over the weekend began allowing members of the public to join its social network called “so.cl” that the company had… Read More

May 18, 2012, 11:02 PM

GeekWire Radio: Facebook’s IPO, as viewed by a skeptic

Facebook’s IPO is our big topic this week on the GeekWire radio show and podcast. We assess the company’s debut… Read More

May 18, 2012, 6:20 AM

Microsoft set to make at least $250M in Facebook IPO

People around the world will be focused on Facebook this morning as the social network offers its shares to the… Read More

May 17, 2012, 5:18 PM

Inside the Kinect Accelerator: Startups camp out at Microsoft in pursuit of next big thing

It’s a familiar scene in the startup world — an open floor plan, buzzing with activity, filled with startups cranking… Read More

May 17, 2012, 12:06 PM

Seattle top in the nation for tech job growth, study finds

A new analysis by Forbes ranks the Seattle region No. 1 in the country for technology job growth, crediting the region… Read More

May 17, 2012, 7:30 AM

Look out, kids: Windows 8 comes with a report card

Here’s a Windows 8 feature that’s sure to spark lots of conversations around the dinner table. Gearing up for the… Read More

May 16, 2012, 10:47 AM

Microsoft stuck behind Samsung Bada in smartphone sales

Microsoft is aiming to make Windows Phone a strong No. 3 in the smartphone market, behind Android and iPhone, but… Read More

May 16, 2012, 8:17 AM

Microsoft unveils new ‘Halo Infinity Multiplayer’ plan

Halo is the franchise that introduced many people to the power of multiplayer gaming, and Microsoft will attempt to make… Read More

May 15, 2012, 5:06 PM

Biometric apps for Kinect: Microsoft wants to avoid creeping everybody out

A woman walks into a store, and a computer recognizes her, welcomes her by name, compliments her on the weight… Read More

May 15, 2012, 12:28 PM

Microsoft CEO Summit: Immelt, Huffington, Buffett and other titans in town

More than 130 corporate chiefs from around the world are descending on Seattle starting today — but don’t expect to… Read More

May 15, 2012, 7:39 AM

LinkedIn’s new app is a Windows Phone showcase

LinkedIn finally released its first official app for Windows Phone this week. It’s an important addition to Microsoft’s catalog of… Read More

May 14, 2012, 3:32 PM

Can a game console help diagnose autism? Microsoft’s Kinect in a promising study

Video games may be the latest tool in the drive to diagnose autism earlier in life. Researchers at the University… Read More

May 14, 2012, 11:26 AM

Aviary debuts photo-editing SDK for Windows Phone

Aviary, the photo-editing technology company backed by investors including Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, today rolled out its new software development… Read More

May 14, 2012, 10:12 AM

Is Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer really America’s worst CEO?

It’s easy to criticize Steve Ballmer’s tenure as CEO of Microsoft. The stagnant share price, the Windows Vista debacle, the… Read More

May 14, 2012, 8:18 AM

Intellectual Ventures, Nvidia buy trove of LTE patents

Intellectual Ventures and graphics processor company Nvidia have teamed up to acquire hundreds of patents related to LTE, LTE-Advanced and… Read More

May 14, 2012, 7:45 AM

Texting while walking: Should this be illegal, too?

For the launch of Windows Phone last year, a Microsoft commercial poked fun at people walking around with their heads… Read More

May 13, 2012, 1:42 PM

It’s official: Scott Thompson is out, and Yahoo is in disarray

Will Scott Thomson put this on his resume? The embattled Yahoo CEO is officially out, according to an announcement from… Read More

May 13, 2012, 8:48 AM

INRIX CEO Bryan Mistele on surviving 70 VC rejections

Bryan Mistele wants to eliminate one of society’s biggest issues — traffic. How’s he going to do it? Find out… Read More

May 11, 2012, 12:38 PM

Robbie Bach’s four startup lessons from Xbox and Zune

Former Microsoft executive Robbie Bach led the company’s entertainment division through the rise of the Xbox business, which has become… Read More

May 11, 2012, 7:27 AM

Obama: American investment in the Internet allowed Facebook, Google and Microsoft to thrive

President Barack Obama cruised into Seattle Thursday as part of his 2012 campaign, touting everything from jobs to foreign policy… Read More

May 10, 2012, 12:24 PM

BizSpark, Startup Weekend ink alliances to support entrepreneurs in the developing world

Two separate news announcements out today involving Startup Weekend and Microsoft’s BizSpark program could help jumpstart entrepreneurial activities throughout the… Read More

May 10, 2012, 10:28 AM

Microsoft overhauls Bing with new ‘social sidebar,’ deepens Facebook ties

Microsoft today previewed a new version of its Bing search engine, with elements including a “social sidebar” that lets users quickly… Read More

May 10, 2012, 9:44 AM

Firefox objects to Internet Explorer ‘lock-in’ on Windows 8 for ARM devices

The upcoming release of Windows 8 will include a version that expands Microsoft’s operating system to tablets that use the… Read More

May 10, 2012, 8:41 AM

PS3 sucks less than Xbox and Wii in tough Q1 for consoles

Sony reported its latest financial results overnight, and the numbers put the PlayStation 3 back atop the worldwide console market… Read More