Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 24 of 234

Dec 14, 2021, 10:39 AM

Microsoft reports investments in banks, funds and other programs supporting Black-owned companies

Microsoft on Tuesday shared an update on its work to promote racial equity in the U.S. by investing in and… Read More

Dec 10, 2021, 8:03 AM

2021 Game Awards: Everything you need to know from the annual gaming showcase

This year’s Game Awards aired on Thursday night via livestreaming platforms, and as usual, it was primarily devoted to a… Read More

Dec 6, 2021, 1:01 AM

Review: ‘Halo Infinite’ is the best single-player game yet from 343 Industries

Halo Infinite‘s campaign, in its best moments, makes me remember why Halo became popular in the first place. At its… Read More

Dec 5, 2021, 6:00 AM

Surface saver: How Microsoft’s deal with the NFL turned into a marketing boon for its tablet

In hindsight, Microsoft’s decision to ink a six-figure sponsorship deal with the National Football League in 2013 was a shrewd… Read More

Dec 2, 2021, 1:34 PM

Reality check: Microsoft, David Bowie, Bill Gates, and a creepy video game called ‘Omikron’

Yes, there was a game called Omikron: The Nomad Soul, starring a virtual David Bowie, released in 1999 for Microsoft… Read More

Dec 1, 2021, 1:08 PM

Microsoft’s standalone ‘Teams Essentials’ service poses new challenge to Zoom and others

Microsoft launched a new standalone version of Teams for small businesses on Wednesday morning, the first paid version of its… Read More

Dec 1, 2021, 9:36 AM

Investor presses Microsoft to release results of Bill Gates investigation after rare shareholder win

After winning support from Microsoft shareholders for more transparency and independence in the company’s handling and disclosure of sexual harassment… Read More

Nov 30, 2021, 10:46 AM

Microsoft shareholders approve resolution calling for new insights into sexual harassment cases

Updated below with vote tallies. Microsoft pledged to release more information about sexual harassment cases after shareholders approved a resolution… Read More

Nov 29, 2021, 2:44 PM

Satya Nadella sells half his Microsoft stock, weeks before state implements capital gains tax

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sold half of his stake in the company in a series of transactions last week, divesting… Read More

Nov 25, 2021, 9:00 AM

Xbox architects share stories from the console’s early days and discuss the future of gaming

Microsoft’s celebration of the Xbox project’s 20th anniversary continued this week with the streaming debut of “Xbox Pioneers: Creativity &… Read More

Nov 21, 2021, 8:00 AM

Former Microsoft exec Ed Fries shares behind-the-scenes stories from the original Xbox project

Ed Fries, one of the original team members at Microsoft that co-created the Xbox, shared his behind-the-scenes stories from his… Read More

Nov 19, 2021, 12:58 PM

Return of the JEDI: Pentagon’s multicloud sequel puts Microsoft and Amazon in leading roles

The U.S. Department of Defense is soliciting bids from multiple companies to upgrade its technology capabilities with the benefit of… Read More

Nov 18, 2021, 10:14 AM

Microsoft’s Vancouver B.C. employment tops 1,900 — more than doubling during pandemic

Microsoft now employs more than 1,900 people in Vancouver, B.C., up from less than 800 when the pandemic started in… Read More

Nov 17, 2021, 11:54 AM

Xbox Cloud Gaming now available on consoles

As part of the slow roll of big Xbox announcements this week, Microsoft said on Wednesday that its Cloud Gaming… Read More

Nov 15, 2021, 12:05 PM

Xbox surprise: ‘Halo Infinite’ multiplayer debuts; 70+ new backwards-compatible titles revealed

Microsoft released a pre-recorded presentation Monday to mark and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original Xbox. As part of… Read More

Nov 10, 2021, 8:49 AM

Microsoft and Meta partner to integrate Teams and Workplace enterprise collaboration tools

Meta and Microsoft are teaming up. The company formerly known as Facebook is partnering with the Redmond, Wash.-based tech giant… Read More

Nov 9, 2021, 10:42 AM

Microsoft serves up a Google Chromebook rival with $250 Surface Laptop SE for students

Microsoft unveiled its lowest-priced Surface Laptop to date, the new Surface Laptop SE, starting at $249.99. It’s designed for students,… Read More

Nov 2, 2021, 10:52 AM

Microsoft CEO lays out post-pandemic vision for work — including a new metaverse concept

Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella described his company’s role in a new economy and society transformed by the pandemic… Read More

Nov 2, 2021, 8:00 AM

Microsoft offers its own take on the metaverse with the introduction of Mesh for Teams

Microsoft laid out its latest vision for a post-COVID work world Tuesday, touching on a buzzword that’s become increasingly prominent… Read More

Nov 1, 2021, 1:59 PM

Sega and Microsoft announce strategic alliance to develop ‘Super Game’ initiative on Azure

The Japanese video game company Sega announced Monday that it plans to “explore a strategic alliance” with Microsoft, which will… Read More

Oct 30, 2021, 9:46 AM

GeekWire Podcast: Facebook’s virtual reality, Amazon’s new reality, and Microsoft’s big milestone

This week on the GeekWire Podcast … We dissect Amazon’s earnings, offering our take on Andy Jassy’s take on the… Read More

Oct 29, 2021, 9:28 AM

Microsoft goes deeper into content moderation with Two Hat acquisition

Microsoft has acquired Two Hat, a content moderation technology company started in 2012 by a former Disney Interactive application security… Read More

Oct 28, 2021, 10:12 AM

Microsoft allies with community colleges to help U.S. train 250k new cybersecurity workers by 2025

Microsoft announced a scholarship program for U.S. community colleges and other initiatives to address what it describes as a national… Read More

Oct 27, 2021, 7:41 AM

Microsoft adds 23k employees in one year, growing 14% despite pandemic and tight labor market

Microsoft’s global employee count grew to nearly 190,000 people at the end of the September quarter, a net increase of… Read More

Oct 26, 2021, 1:15 PM

Microsoft revenue jumps 22% to $45B in big quarter for cloud, LinkedIn, Xbox and Office 365

Microsoft posted quarterly revenue of $45.3 billion, up 22%, beating Wall Street’s expectations, driven by continued strength in its cloud… Read More

Oct 25, 2021, 10:05 AM

Earnings preview: Microsoft’s cloud era takes hold, further reducing reliance on Windows PC sales

If ever there was a quarter to illustrate that Microsoft’s growth doesn’t depend on Windows PC sales anymore, this is… Read More

Oct 25, 2021, 8:05 AM

Microsoft reveals new campaign trailer for ‘Halo Infinite’ with open-ended approach to gameplay

Early Monday morning, Microsoft and 343 Industries released a new six-minute trailer to show off the story of Halo Infinite,… Read More

Oct 21, 2021, 10:44 AM

Despite hardware upgrades, Microsoft’s dual-screen Surface Duo 2 still suffers from split personality

Cracking open the Surface Duo 2 for first time this week, I had a litmus test for whether Microsoft and… Read More

Oct 20, 2021, 10:34 AM

Microsoft releases preview of Android apps on Windows 11 via Amazon partnership

Microsoft is releasing a preview of Android apps running on Windows 11 starting today. It’s a first for Windows, made… Read More

Oct 20, 2021, 9:00 AM

Following 2020’s racial justice pledges, Microsoft shows improvement in annual diversity numbers

In the wake of the George Floyd protests and Black Lives Matter’s call to action, tech giant Microsoft in 2020… Read More