Jan 14, 2012, 1:28 PM Arfa Karim Randhawa, 1995-2012: Hear her philosophy of life Arfa Karim Randhawa, the computer programming prodigy who became the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at 9 years old, has… Read More
Jan 14, 2012, 9:23 AM Bill Gates as modern-day Batman: Microsoft co-founder saves 5.8M lives (sans Batmobile) The Frugal Dad has created an awesome infographic, detailing the impact that Bill Gates’ philanthropic efforts have had on the… Read More
Jan 13, 2012, 3:09 PM Windows Phone’s final tally at CES: 30 wins, 3 losses Ben Rudolph was back in Redmond today with a far better outcome than most people who spend a week betting… Read More
Jan 13, 2012, 1:11 PM Who could buy RIM? A laundry list of potential suitors RIM has been discussed as potential acquisition bait now for years, yet no one has stepped up to take the… Read More
Jan 13, 2012, 6:42 AM Google runs into backlash over latest search changes Google made some substantial changes to its search engine this week, part of an initiative that it calls “Search Plus… Read More
Jan 13, 2012, 6:22 AM Xbox 360 dominates December in U.S., capping a big year Microsoft’s Xbox 360 cemented its position as the undisputed champion of the U.S. game console industry in 2011 with December… Read More
Jan 12, 2012, 12:34 PM Say, what? Seattle M&A expert says Microsoft should buy Barnes & Noble We’ve heard a lot of wild M&A chatter to start off the new year, including Amazon.com’s reported interest in RIM. But… Read More
Jan 12, 2012, 11:38 AM Microsoft patent ranking slips in 2011 as IBM retains the crown You can measure technology companies in all sorts of ways — from revenues to market value to employees. Another data… Read More
Jan 12, 2012, 10:35 AM With LG patent pact, Microsoft has deals on 70% of U.S. Android phones Microsoft this morning announced a patent deal with LG Electronics that covers LG’s tablets, mobile phones and other consumer devices… Read More
Jan 12, 2012, 9:54 AM Ballmer defends Microsoft, and his leadership, over dinner How’s that for a magazine cover? Bloomberg Businessweek latest issue features Steve Ballmer, whose reign as Microsoft CEO is analyzed… Read More
Jan 12, 2012, 9:33 AM Xbox console maker resolves dispute with Chinese workers after threats of suicide Foxconn Technology Group is in the spotlight again. The giant Chinese contract electronics maker — the subject of playwright Mike… Read More
Jan 11, 2012, 4:27 PM CES: Windows Phone outpaces rivals in Microsoft speed challenge Posting from Las Vegas: Microsoft is promoting Windows Phone here at the Consumer Electronics Show with a publicity stunt that… Read More
Jan 11, 2012, 1:52 PM Report: Microsoft may cut hundreds of jobs as Ballmer looks to restructure marketing Bloomberg News reports today that Microsoft is considering a restructuring of the company’s marketing efforts, a move that could cost… Read More
Jan 11, 2012, 12:08 PM Geek of the Week: U.S. CIO Steven VanRoekel is on a mobile mission at CES Posting from Las Vegas: The last time we bumped into Steven VanRoekel at the Consumer Electronics Show, he was working… Read More
Jan 11, 2012, 10:33 AM Introducing the GeekWire Meetup and Game Night: Who will be the Lord of Catan? Are the short days and cloudy skies getting you down? Need a break from that long coding session? Or, are… Read More
Jan 11, 2012, 9:55 AM Kinect for Windows: What’s actually happening on Feb. 1 — and what isn’t Posting from Las Vegas: Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer generated lots of applause and more than a little confusion with this… Read More
Jan 11, 2012, 8:55 AM Office 365 users on Android reporting mystery email glitch [Post updated below with Microsoft statement and fix.] People using Android devices with Microsoft’s Office 365 online service have been… Read More
Jan 10, 2012, 6:19 PM CES: Nokia Lumia 900, two early hands-on observations Posting from Las Vegas: Microsoft and Nokia are betting big on the Lumia 900, the Windows Phone officially unveiled here… Read More
Jan 10, 2012, 6:00 PM CES: Dell jumps into the Ultrabook game with XPS 13 Posting from Las Vegas: This year’s Consumer Electronics Show may well be remembered as the year of the Ultrabook, and… Read More
Jan 10, 2012, 10:42 AM Microsoft Flight hands-on: It’s a blast, and no mere game Posting from Las Vegas: The Consumer Electronics Show here this week offers a sneak peek of Microsoft Flight, the successor to… Read More
Jan 10, 2012, 6:40 AM Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga: First buzzworthy Windows 8 PC? Posting from Las Vegas: Notebooks that convert into tablets aren’t new, but Lenovo is turning heads here at the Consumer Electronics… Read More
Jan 10, 2012, 6:17 AM CES Videos: The two most unusual moments from Microsoft’s final keynote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdIfSDwfTqA Posting from Las Vegas: Microsoft last night gave its final Consumer Electronics Show keynote address, and it was anything… Read More
Jan 10, 2012, 5:59 AM Chart: Kinect surpasses 25% of Xbox 360 installed base One piece of news disclosed by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer here at the Consumer Electronics Show last night was that… Read More
Jan 9, 2012, 6:11 PM Live from CES: Microsoft keynote ends a tech tradition — with host Ryan Seacrest?! Posting from Las Vegas: Microsoft delivered its final Consumer Electronics Show keynote address tonight with some modest bits of news… Read More
Jan 9, 2012, 4:45 PM Video: UW students utilize the Kinect to teach math The study of mathematics is largely about abstract theories. But Jeb Pavleas and Jack Chang Keng-Wei — two enterprising students at… Read More
Jan 9, 2012, 3:13 PM CES: Nokia makes it official with Lumia 900 unveiling Posting from Las Vegas: Nokia CEO Stephen Elop just confirmed on stage here that the mobile phone maker will be… Read More
Jan 9, 2012, 12:37 PM CES Video: Steve Ballmer makes big entrance for AT&T Steve Ballmer is known for some memorable moments on stage, and AT&T Mobility chief Ralph de la Vega was almost… Read More
Jan 9, 2012, 12:08 PM CES: HTC Titan II Windows Phone boasts 16MP camera Posting from Las Vegas: On stage at AT&T’s event here just now, HTC CEO Peter Chou detailed plans to offer… Read More
Jan 9, 2012, 10:34 AM Live from CES: AT&T’s latest phones, with a hint of Nokia — and Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer Posting from Las Vegas: I’m at AT&T’s event at the Consumer Electronics Show this morning, where the company is expected… Read More
Jan 8, 2012, 1:24 PM CES: Will your next Windows PC come from TV giant Vizio? Posting from Las Vegas: The market for Windows PCs promises to get more competitive with the news this weekend that… Read More
