Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 33 of 234

Aug 5, 2020, 9:15 AM

Bill Gates talks TikTok: Microsoft ‘won’t do things that are hostile’ and is careful about data

Bill Gates admitted he’s not the target audience for the popular social media app TikTok, but the Microsoft co-founder, weighing… Read More

Aug 5, 2020, 8:48 AM

Samsung and Microsoft deepen partnership with phone-to-PC app integrations and xCloud gaming

Samsung and Microsoft are cozying up even more. The two tech giants on Wednesday unveiled deeper integrations between their services… Read More

Aug 4, 2020, 8:27 AM

Microsoft will launch xCloud game streaming service Sept. 15 on Android

Microsoft on Tuesday revealed a launch date and other details about its new cloud-based gaming service. Project xCloud will debut… Read More

Aug 4, 2020, 8:05 AM

Microsoft’s careful Trump strategy could land it two huge prizes this summer — and draw scrutiny

Microsoft president Brad Smith once described the delicate “balance that we try to strike” when working with the Trump administration.… Read More

Aug 3, 2020, 11:29 AM

Trump plans to ban TikTok if it isn’t acquired by Microsoft or another US company by Sept. 15

President Donald Trump confirmed Monday he will give Microsoft until Sept. 15 to acquire TikTok during a press conference at… Read More

Aug 3, 2020, 10:40 AM

How the proposed Microsoft-TikTok deal reveals an erratic U.S. antitrust agenda

Microsoft’s plan to acquire TikTok in the U.S. has created a paradox for the federal government as it seeks to… Read More

Aug 2, 2020, 5:00 PM

Microsoft confirms TikTok talks after Trump and Nadella speak, sets Sept. 15 deadline for deal

Microsoft broke its silence on its interest in acquiring hit social video app TikTok in the United States in a… Read More

Aug 1, 2020, 10:46 AM

What would Microsoft do with TikTok? Hit social video app goes against recent trend for tech giant

[Update, Saturday, 2:50 p.m. Pacific: The Wall Street Journal reported that negotiations between ByteDance and Microsoft are on hold following… Read More

Jul 31, 2020, 12:20 PM

Reports: Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations amid growing national security concerns

[Update, Saturday, 2:50 p.m. Pacific: The Wall Street Journal reported that negotiations between ByteDance and Microsoft are on hold following… Read More

Jul 31, 2020, 12:00 PM

Microsoft to sunset Cortana on iOS and Android in pivot to ‘productivity-focused’ assistant

Microsoft will shut down Cortana on a wide range of devices, reflecting the challenge for third-party voice assistants attempting to… Read More

Jul 31, 2020, 10:02 AM

NBA teams and Microsoft Teams in action: How fans can get in, and get kicked out of, digital seats

The NBA returned to action on Thursday and brought along virtual fans in an experience powered by Microsoft Teams. Some… Read More

Jul 27, 2020, 9:00 AM

Microsoft makes hydrogen fuel cell breakthrough in quest to power data centers with renewable energy

For the first time, Microsoft has successfully powered a row of data center servers using hydrogen fuel cells for 48… Read More

Jul 24, 2020, 5:34 PM

Preview: Halo Infinite is a ‘spiritual reboot’ of the linchpin Xbox series

Microsoft’s 343 Industries revealed more information Friday about its next game in the Halo franchise, the forthcoming Halo Infinite. In… Read More

Jul 24, 2020, 10:45 AM

NBA will use new Microsoft Teams ‘Together’ feature for virtual fan experience during games

The NBA is getting help from Microsoft to improve the fan experience as the league embarks on an unprecedented shortened… Read More

Jul 23, 2020, 11:18 AM

Microsoft debuts new ‘Halo,’ ‘Fable,’ and more console exclusives for the Xbox Series X

Microsoft’s Xbox team took to Twitch on Thursday morning to announce a cavalcade of new games and console exclusives for… Read More

Jul 23, 2020, 9:35 AM

Microsoft Surface business surges as upcoming dual-screen Android device surfaces in FCC filings

Revenue in Microsoft’s Surface hardware business jumped 28% to more than $1.7 billion in the quarter ended June 30, its… Read More

Jul 22, 2020, 1:54 PM

Microsoft revenue up 13% to $38B as stay-at-home orders boost cloud and games businesses

Microsoft posted revenue of $38 billion, up 13%, beating Wall Street’s expectations for its fiscal fourth quarter ended June 30.… Read More

Jul 22, 2020, 7:38 AM

Slack files EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft, alleging it illegally ties Teams to Office

Updated below with Microsoft statement. Slack says it has filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Europe, alleging that the… Read More

Jul 21, 2020, 10:33 AM

Microsoft wants to run your conference rooms with new Teams Rooms Premium offering

Microsoft unveiled new device management and monitoring options for Microsoft Teams and expanded the use of third-party apps within its… Read More

Jul 21, 2020, 10:24 AM

Microsoft unveils new sustainability steps in effort to remove all carbon produced in company history

Microsoft unveiled a new suite of sustainability initiatives Tuesday as part of its effort to zero-out the carbon debt the… Read More

Jul 21, 2020, 8:19 AM

Microsoft president reportedly took aim at Apple in private interview with House antitrust committee

Microsoft President Brad Smith advised a House antitrust subcommittee on competition in the tech industry during a private interview, The… Read More

Jul 21, 2020, 7:11 AM

LinkedIn cuts 960 jobs, or 6% of workforce, as demand dips for hiring software due to pandemic

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is laying off 6% of its employee base as fewer companies use its platform due to a reduced… Read More

Jul 16, 2020, 10:49 AM

Steve and Connie Ballmer give $7M to national gun control group co-founded by Michael Bloomberg

Steve and Connie Ballmer have made what’s believed to be their largest political contribution to date, giving $7 million to… Read More

Jul 16, 2020, 6:30 AM

Microsoft will bundle xCloud gaming service with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership

Microsoft announced today that its cloud gaming service Project xCloud will be included in its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership… Read More

Jul 15, 2020, 10:55 AM

Microsoft partners with Land O’Lakes to build agriculture tech on Azure

Microsoft’s latest cloud partnership is with Land O’Lakes, the farming giant which will use Microsoft’s Azure technologies to spur sustainable… Read More

Jul 15, 2020, 8:26 AM

Microsoft and Melinda Gates’ Pivotal Ventures unveil winners of Female Founders Competition

Four women-led startups will receive a total of $6 million to scale their innovations from Microsoft’s venture capital arm, Mayfield,… Read More

Jul 13, 2020, 4:20 PM

Microsoft makes major cuts to MSN editorial team amid AI shift and broader fiscal year-end layoffs

Microsoft is further cutting back its MSN team amid a controversial shift to automation and AI for content decisions previously… Read More

Jul 13, 2020, 2:22 PM

‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ will take to the skies via PC next month in refresh of classic

Raise your seat backs and tray tables, Microsoft is taking off again with its refresh of the classic “Flight Simulator”… Read More

Jul 13, 2020, 10:21 AM

Microsoft spinning off XiaoIce as standalone AI venture, with former exec Harry Shum as chairman

Microsoft will spin off its XiaoIce artificial intelligence initiative as an independent venture, with the former head of its AI… Read More

Jul 13, 2020, 10:12 AM

Microsoft and Samsung partner to digitize building maintenance via Azure and smart appliances

Microsoft and Samsung announced a new partnership Monday to build technology for the real estate industry. The companies will pair… Read More