Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 209 of 234

Dec 12, 2011, 5:59 AM

Nissan and Microsoft partner on CRM and cloud computing

Microsoft and Nissan announced a partnership this morning, but not to put the Redmond company’s technology in Nissan vehicles. The… Read More

Dec 11, 2011, 5:56 AM

Microsoft sells record 1.7M Xbox 360s in U.S. in November

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 registered another month atop the U.S. console market in November, posting record sales as the peak holiday… Read More

Dec 9, 2011, 9:27 AM

Apple following the lead of Microsoft Kinect? It’s only natural

Microsoft may have some catching up to do with Apple in the area of speech interfaces and intelligent assistants on… Read More

Dec 7, 2011, 9:49 PM

Microsoft and GE creating new health care company in Seattle region, employing 750 to start

Updated with additional details from Microsoft. In a surprise joint venture between two corporate giants, Microsoft and General Electric plan… Read More

Dec 7, 2011, 4:30 PM

Microsoft makes Xbox Live app for iPhone and iPad

In an unexpected move, Microsoft today came out with a free Xbox Live app for iPhone and iPad, coinciding with… Read More

Dec 6, 2011, 8:14 PM

Microsoft details Windows Store, set to debut with Windows 8 beta in February

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37E3jQIs2AA Microsoft today previewed the Windows Store, the new app marketplace that will be included in Windows 8, the next… Read More

Dec 6, 2011, 3:58 PM

Update: Microsoft says Xbox Live refresh now rolling out

Update, Tuesday evening: Here’s the latest from Microsoft: The Xbox update is currently on its way to all 35 million… Read More

Dec 6, 2011, 12:10 PM

Largely irrelevant? Here’s what IDC says on Windows 8

A line about Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 from an IDC report is getting lots of attention this week for predicting that… Read More

Dec 6, 2011, 10:50 AM

Microsoft’s big Xbox Live update is ‘slightly delayed’

The rollout of Microsoft’s Xbox Live dashboard update, originally planned for this morning, has been “slightly delayed,” according to a message… Read More

Dec 6, 2011, 7:09 AM

Inside the ‘BingBox’ team: Microsoft looks to its console to change the game vs. Google

Michelle Holtmann has been at Microsoft for almost 12 years, which means she understands the natural conflicts that can happen… Read More

Dec 5, 2011, 1:22 PM

How Steve Jobs reacted to Microsoft’s Bungie acquisition

Microsoft recently marked the 10th anniversary of Halo, bringing back lots of fond memories of the blockbuster Xbox franchise. And… Read More

Dec 5, 2011, 9:03 AM

Microsoft tries to reinvent TV ads in Xbox Live overhaul

Microsoft’s overhauled Xbox Live dashboard, rolling out this week, marks the start of a new effort by the company to change… Read More

Dec 5, 2011, 7:39 AM

Remembering Tom Phillips: Longtime Microsoft GM had rare acumen across business and tech

Tom Phillips made his career in the computer business, but he also loved to fly. “He described flying like you… Read More

Dec 4, 2011, 9:34 PM

Xbox TV: Live from Verizon in December; on-demand from Comcast in early 2012

With the revamp of the Xbox Live service this week, one big addition in the U.S. will be live and… Read More

Dec 4, 2011, 9:06 PM

Ready to talk to your TV? Microsoft’s Xbox Live revamp bets big on voice navigation

Six years after the original Xbox 360’s debut, Microsoft this week is overhauling its video-game console, again, with a big… Read More

Dec 4, 2011, 5:49 AM

Better than Flight Sim? ‘Microsoft Flight’ prepares for takeoff with upcoming beta

Microsoft Flight, the long-awaited successor to the company’s classic Flight Simulator franchise, has started accepting applications for its first public… Read More

Dec 3, 2011, 8:02 AM

GeekWire Radio: Inside stories from former Microsoft games chief Ed Fries

Our guest on this week’s GeekWire radio show and podcast is Ed Fries, the video-game guru and startup adviser who… Read More

Dec 2, 2011, 12:26 PM

Geek of the Week: Beth Goza, nerd crafter and Microsoft vet

Our latest Geek of the Week, Beth Goza, is a creative force — the type of person who can jump… Read More

Dec 1, 2011, 12:01 AM

Parallels names new finance and tech chiefs, prepping for possible IPO and acquisitions

Parallels, known for its software that lets Windows run on Macs, has hired new finance and technology chiefs, aiming to… Read More

Nov 30, 2011, 3:56 PM

Rematch: David Boies vs. Microsoft in Android case

Well, this should be interesting. David Boies, the lawyer who represented the U.S. Justice Department in its landmark antitrust case… Read More

Nov 30, 2011, 9:35 AM

Reports: Microsoft involved in bid for Yahoo stake

Microsoft is aiming to own a minority stake in Yahoo as part of a bid led by private equity firm… Read More

Nov 30, 2011, 6:38 AM

Windows author Ed Bott and partners launch ‘digital first’ book publishing company

Ed Bott, the independent writer known for his books and blog posts on Microsoft Windows, is one of the founders… Read More

Nov 30, 2011, 5:43 AM

Video: Nokia lights up a tower for Windows Phone launch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX2Gd-kqV5s Nokia promised some attention-grabbing stunts to promote its new Windows Phone lineup, and apparently it wasn’t kidding. Here’s how… Read More

Nov 29, 2011, 12:41 PM

Microsoft: Xbox 360 registers biggest week in its history

Microsoft says its Xbox 360 sold more than 960,000 units in the U.S. during the past week, setting a new… Read More

Nov 29, 2011, 11:00 AM

Consumers losing patience with Microsoft on tablets

With all the buzz over the iPad and Kindle Fire lately, we don’t need a study to tell us that… Read More

Nov 29, 2011, 12:25 AM

Microsoft vet Ken Moss lands at eBay, plans to grow Seattle office

Ken Moss, who spent 20 years at Microsoft before going on to co-found the Seattle startup CrowdEye, has landed a… Read More

Nov 28, 2011, 11:57 PM

Microsoft Lync coming to iOS, Android as Office 365 expands

[Update, Tuesday morning: Microsoft’s Office 365 announcement is now out, detailing the updates to the subscription service, but the company… Read More

Nov 28, 2011, 9:58 AM

Report: Microsoft’s next Kinect sensor will read lips

An interesting report from Eurogamer today quotes an unnamed “development source” detailing Microsoft’s plans for the next version of its Kinect… Read More

Nov 27, 2011, 11:10 PM

Theater geeks who text and tweet will be welcomed with open arms at this arts center

At most theaters, concert halls and arts centers, guests are strongly encouraged to stow their cell phones until the performance… Read More

Nov 27, 2011, 10:16 PM

Microsoft’s reality distortion field, shopping with pepper spray … and other quotes of the week

The best insights, observations, comments, tweets and random zingers we heard this week. “She was competitive shopping.” — Los Angeles Fire… Read More