Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 59 of 234

Aug 15, 2018, 6:00 AM

Microsoft and Amazon begin public rollout of first Alexa-Cortana integrations, promise more to come

In a somewhat surreal moment three months ago, an Amazon executive appeared on stage at the Microsoft Build developer conference… Read More

Aug 13, 2018, 12:51 PM

Microsoft touts Xbox gaming subscription service with new Sounders FC jersey design

Microsoft’s increasing focus on its cloud-based gaming services will be front-and-center at the Seattle Sounders FC match this Saturday. As… Read More

Aug 13, 2018, 9:15 AM

With Pentagon cloud contract in the balance, Microsoft’s hybrid-cloud product, Azure Stack, now certified for government use

As the federal government reviews submissions from cloud computing companies for the $10 billion Department of Defense cloud contract, Microsoft… Read More

Aug 10, 2018, 3:19 PM

Satya Nadella offloads $36M in Microsoft stock in biggest sale in his tenure as CEO

Satya Nadella sold $36 million in Microsoft stock, his biggest sell off since becoming CEO in 2014. Nadella sold 328,000… Read More

Aug 9, 2018, 4:00 PM

TLDR: Amazon plans to open health clinics, Steve & Connie Ballmer’s $59M commitment for at-risk students, Samsung smart speaker

Today’s featured stories Report: Amazon plans internal healthcare clinics for employees at Seattle headquarters Steve and Connie Ballmer commit $59M… Read More

Aug 9, 2018, 3:20 PM

Now you can see what the fish off the North Scotland coast think of Microsoft’s Project Natick undersea data center

If you’ve ever happened upon a conventional data center, you were probably underwhelmed: most resemble a supersized Wal-Mart with acres… Read More

Aug 9, 2018, 2:47 PM

Gab user deletes anti-Semitic content after Microsoft Azure threatened to shut down the site

Microsoft was dragged into the debate Thursday over what tech companies should do about white supremacist content providers using their… Read More

Aug 6, 2018, 9:50 AM

Don’t call it a chat app! How Slack is sharpening its focus to compete against Microsoft and others

Slack is facing plenty of competition from some of the biggest tech companies on earth. In fact, Microsoft just recognized… Read More

Aug 5, 2018, 11:51 AM

Microsoft adds Slack to official list of Office rivals as workplace collaboration wars escalate

Microsoft considers Slack enough of a threat to its Office business to officially list the popular workplace communication and collaboration… Read More

Aug 4, 2018, 10:49 AM

Inside Tokyo’s epic electronics store: Apple vs. Microsoft; plenty of Google Home; no Amazon Echo

TOKYO — Talk about geek paradise. I’ve been hopping around Japan for the past week, trekking up Mt. Fuji and… Read More

Aug 4, 2018, 8:30 AM

Microsoft, Princeton secure another victory in DACA case as judge gives Trump admin 20 days to restore the program

A federal judge reaffirmed his order that the Trump administration must resume the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Friday,… Read More

Jul 27, 2018, 3:09 PM

LinkedIn adds voicemail feature to messaging, for some reason

Just in case you wanted a second voicemail box to fill up with messages you tell yourself you’re going to… Read More

Jul 27, 2018, 7:50 AM

Immigration activists deliver 300K signatures to Microsoft HQ demanding an end to ICE contract

A coalition of advocacy groups delivered a petition with more than 300,000 signatures to Microsoft’s Redmond campus Thursday. The signatories… Read More

Jul 26, 2018, 11:33 AM

Snowboarding sensation Chloe Kim isn’t worried about the robots taking over

Chloe Kim thinks fears of robots taking over the world are overblown. The 18-year-old snowboarder, who won a gold medal… Read More

Jul 25, 2018, 5:00 PM

TLDR: Facebook misses revenue expectations, new Gmail coming to businesses, AI-powered robotic hand wins Microsoft competition

Today’s featured stories Facebook shares sink 8% as Q2 revenue and user growth misses analyst estimates Google rolls out Gmail… Read More

Jul 25, 2018, 10:46 AM

AI-powered robotic hand takes top prize at Microsoft Imagine Cup student competition

Confetti littered the stage as one lucky team raised the cup. No, it wasn’t the World Cup, or the NBA… Read More

Jul 24, 2018, 6:24 PM

TLDR: New Xbox consoles, how to save money on housing, Nest doorbell cam captures unwelcome visitor

Today’s featured stories Microsoft reportedly building two new Xbox consoles, including a lower-priced streaming device Zillow analysis finds Seattle among… Read More

Jul 23, 2018, 5:11 PM

TLDR: Trump’s false claim about Amazon, teleporting holograms & Imagine Cup, balloon-powered internet service

Today’s featured stories Trump falsely claims Amazon lost Supreme Court tax case in ongoing Washington Post tirade Teleporting holograms, a… Read More

Jul 23, 2018, 6:00 AM

As thousands set out to hack for Microsoft, book chronicles two defining projects for accessibility

The idea of a hackathon at any company is to harness the energy and creativity of employees to find new… Read More

Jul 21, 2018, 9:22 AM

Teleporting holograms, a belt for fetal health, and more at Microsoft’s Imagine Cup student contest

Bill Zhou wanted to be able to help his mom fix the WiFi router when she called. The only problem?… Read More

Jul 20, 2018, 10:03 AM

How Microsoft’s record-setting $10B gaming year compares to rivals Sony and Nintendo

In a fiscal year littered with firsts, Microsoft’s gaming division hit a new high water mark. RELATED: Microsoft closes record year… Read More

Jul 19, 2018, 1:33 PM

Updated: Microsoft records 23% jump in Intelligent Cloud revenue, Azure revenue up 89% but undisclosed

Microsoft’s cloud division remains one of the primary architects of its comeback in recent years, posting a 23 percent jump… Read More

Jul 19, 2018, 1:15 PM

Microsoft closes record year with $110B in revenue, cruising past Wall Street expectations again

PREVIOUSLY: Microsoft caps off a historic fiscal year filled with firsts Microsoft finished off a record fiscal year by hitting all-time… Read More

Jul 19, 2018, 6:00 AM

Microsoft earnings preview: Tech giant caps off a historic fiscal year filled with firsts

Microsoft will close out a record-setting fiscal year for the company today, reporting earnings for its fourth quarter. RELATED: Microsoft posts… Read More

Jul 18, 2018, 10:57 AM

How Microsoft is helping big retailers Walmart and Kroger compete with Amazon

Some of the world’s largest retailers staring down the juggernaut that is Amazon are turning to Microsoft to use its… Read More

Jul 18, 2018, 8:42 AM

Update: Microsoft says new Xbox hardware announcement was an error

Update, 3:50 p.m. PT: Microsoft said its blog post teasing new Xbox hardware was a “version control error.” It updated the… Read More

Jul 16, 2018, 10:58 PM

Walmart signs sweeping cloud deal with Microsoft, joining forces against Amazon

Last year’s acquisition of Whole Foods raised tensions between Amazon and the retail community to new heights, and Walmart, the… Read More

Jul 16, 2018, 4:20 PM

TLDR: Prime Day problems & protests, regulating bikeshare in Seattle, Microsoft asks government to regulate facial recognition

Today’s featured stories Updated: Amazon Prime Day off to a rocky start as users report issues with e-commerce website Prime… Read More

Jul 16, 2018, 2:06 PM

Can Skype win you back? Microsoft unveils overhaul after backlash over changes to service

Microsoft is attempting to rebound from the backlash it has suffered since acquiring and messing with Skype, the popular internet… Read More

Jul 16, 2018, 12:22 PM

Lessons learned from LinkedIn: How Microsoft’s biggest buy will influence $7.5B GitHub acquisition

Microsoft has learned a few lessons from the $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn that executives say they’re applying to the… Read More