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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

Nov 27, 2011, 9:56 AM

Data furnaces: The next big thing in home heating?

Data centers produce massive amounts of heat, so much so that companies like Facebook have gone to extreme lengths to… Read More

Nov 26, 2011, 6:51 PM

Former Microsoft evangelist builds accidental iPhone startup

After working at Microsoft for more than a decade, Mike Swanson left his job as an evangelist for the Redmond… Read More

Nov 26, 2011, 10:54 AM

Microsoft loses its bacon … and other news of the week

Catching up on some noteworthy headlines and items from the past week … Microsoft received lots of press this past… Read More

Nov 26, 2011, 3:18 AM

GeekWire Radio: Kinect on Windows, Apple on the rise, and Xconomy’s Curt Woodward

This week on the GeekWire radio show and podcast, we talk about Microsoft’s plan to develop a new Kinect device… Read More

Nov 26, 2011, 12:02 AM

Public banner in Seattle criticizes Microsoft over taxes, but it’s not quite accurate

It’s not unusual to see banners in the public square at the busy intersection of Market Street, 22nd Ave. N.W.… Read More

Nov 25, 2011, 8:41 AM

Microsoft: Windows Phone was way ahead of Apple’s Siri

Microsoft’s chief research and strategy officer, Craig Mundie, is making news today for recent comments downplaying Apple’s Siri intelligent assistant… Read More

Nov 24, 2011, 2:40 AM

Microsoft’s Black Friday: $100 Kinect, free Windows Phone, discounts on Office and games

Microsoft’s growing retail footprint, in stores and online, comes with an obligation to participate in the annual Black Friday sales… Read More

Nov 23, 2011, 12:37 PM

Microsoft on board with Upgrade Your Parents’ Browser Day

The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally known for shopping, but Alexis Madrigal of The Atlantic this week suggested an alternative purpose:… Read More

Nov 23, 2011, 10:59 AM

Microsoft takes closer look at Yahoo deal, signing privacy pact

Microsoft has signed a non-disclosure agreement allowing it to examine Yahoo’s finances as it considers participating in a buyout of… Read More

Nov 23, 2011, 8:20 AM

Gates spars with lawyer over Windows 95, jurors yawn

It must have pretty exciting for jurors in Salt Lake City to see Bill Gates arrive to testify in Novell’s… Read More

Nov 22, 2011, 2:43 PM

Microsoft plans special Kinect hardware for Windows

Microsoft plans to develop a version of its Kinect hardware especially for Windows, with new capabilities and specifications to make… Read More

Nov 22, 2011, 8:00 AM

Google hires Microsoft worker who left over Nokia tweet

Remember Joe Marini? He’s the Microsoft worker who left his job back in September after tweeting about what was then an… Read More

Nov 22, 2011, 6:28 AM

Microsoft gobbles up VideoSurf, a video search startup backed by Al Gore

Microsoft has been pretty quiet on the acquisition front in recent months, ever since shelling out $8.5 billion for Skype.… Read More

Nov 21, 2011, 1:17 PM

Seattle companies dominate Consumer Reports ‘Naughty & Nice’ holiday list

Maybe the “Seattle Nice” stereotype really does hold true. Well, at least when it comes to doing business. Consumer Reports… Read More

Nov 21, 2011, 10:06 AM

Sorry, Silicon Valley: Seattle ranks as top city for tech jobs

One of the biggest story lines of the past couple of years in the Seattle tech community has been the… Read More

Nov 21, 2011, 7:33 AM

Bill Gates takes stand to testify in Windows 95 antitrust case

Well, it’s actually happening. Bill Gates has taken the witness stand in Salt Lake City, Utah, this morning to testify… Read More

Nov 20, 2011, 10:00 AM

Bring back Kozmo; the ‘lost’ Steve Ballmer interview … and other quotes of the week

The best insights, observations, comments, tweets and random zingers we heard this week. “Dear Internet, Could you hurry up a… Read More

Nov 19, 2011, 8:19 AM

Microsoft vet Marty Taucher cultivates new winery

Over the years, several members of the Seattle tech community have plowed some of their wealth into Washington’s burgeoning wine… Read More

Nov 19, 2011, 7:32 AM

Microsoft partners with TechStars for new Kinect Accelerator

Microsoft is looking for a few good Kinect hackers, and it’s turning to TechStars to help discover those teams. Microsoft… Read More