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Microsoft

May 18, 2017, 5:30 AM

Microsoft Cloud to set up shop in Africa with two new data centers coming in 2018

Microsoft plans to open two new data centers in South Africa next year to provide its cloud services to the… Read More

Trudeau and Microsoft
May 17, 2017, 2:54 PM

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau rocks Microsoft CEO Summit: Why snooping on VIPs is getting harder

So far, this year’s Microsoft CEO Summit has been all about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s talk today, but there’s… Read More

May 16, 2017, 12:02 PM

Microsoft and United Nations team up for ‘landmark’ human rights technology partnership

Microsoft and the United Nations today announced what they called a “landmark” five-year partnership to support human rights work. The… Read More

May 16, 2017, 9:33 AM

AWS maintains sizable lead as public cloud market grows 42% in Q1

Demand for public cloud infrastructure services continues to be one of the hottest growth stories in technology. New market share… Read More

May 15, 2017, 7:52 AM

Just three words: Here’s what Bill Gates would do today if he were just starting out

It’s graduation season, and Bill Gates, who has given a commencement address or two in his day, took to Twitter this… Read More

May 14, 2017, 4:16 PM

Microsoft calls out NSA, CIA for ‘stockpiling of vulnerabilities’ after major ransomware cyberattack

Microsoft criticized U.S. government agencies for “stockpiling of vulnerabilities” in light of the recent widespread ransomware attack targeting institutions around the world.… Read More

May 12, 2017, 2:50 PM

Massive ransomware cyberattack keeps getting worse, reaches 99 countries, using stolen NSA tools to target Microsoft vulnerability

A global cyberattack using ransomware, malicious code that locks down computers and files until users pay a ransom, that began Friday… Read More

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
May 12, 2017, 11:24 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend Microsoft’s annual CEO Summit next week

The celebrity appeal at the 2017 Microsoft CEO Summit has been decidedly ramped up with the news that Canadian Prime Minister… Read More

May 11, 2017, 9:55 AM

Coming to Microsoft’s Windows Store: Apple iTunes, and Linux distributions

Apple’s iTunes software will be coming to the Windows Store, as Microsoft pushes to increase the popular software titles through its preferred… Read More

May 11, 2017, 8:30 AM

Microsoft unveils first Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers

Microsoft unveiled the first motion controllers for Windows Mixed Reality headsets, scheduled to debut this holiday from the company’s third-party hardware partners.… Read More

May 11, 2017, 8:30 AM

A new era for Windows: Microsoft will link Windows 10 to Android and iOS with Fall Creators Update

Microsoft unveiled its next major Windows 10 update today, including new features designed to unify the experience across Windows 10, Android and… Read More

May 11, 2017, 8:00 AM

Live from Microsoft Build, Day 2: Watch as Windows takes the stage

Microsoft’s Build developer conference Day 2 keynote begins at 8:30 a.m. Pacific this morning, with top Windows executives slated to… Read More

May 10, 2017, 3:42 PM

Microsoft: Commercial cloud revenue to jump 55% to nearly $15B this fiscal year

Microsoft says total revenue from its commercial cloud businesses will reach an estimated $14.8 billion in its current fiscal year, ending June 30… Read More

May 10, 2017, 2:17 PM

Living on the edge: Microsoft prepares developers for shift to edge computing

Microsoft used one of its biggest events of the year to remind developers that edge computing is coming, and it’s… Read More

May 10, 2017, 12:36 PM

Microsoft PowerPoint’s new trick: Real-time language translation

Microsoft PowerPoint might not have a reputation for cutting-edge innovation, but a new capability shown today at the company’s Build… Read More

May 10, 2017, 10:55 AM

For golfers: Arccos unveils AI-powered virtual caddie on a smartphone, powered by Microsoft

Caddies are trying to make a comeback — albeit in a virtual way. Arccos, a Stamford, Conn.-based startup that builds golf-shot… Read More

May 10, 2017, 8:00 AM

Windows 10 reaches 500M devices as Microsoft makes its case to developers at Build 2017

Microsoft is kicking off its Build 2017 developer conference in Seattle this morning with a new milestone: The company says… Read More

May 10, 2017, 8:00 AM

Microsoft introduces Azure Cosmos DB, a new database with a broad money-back guarantee

Microsoft plans to strengthen its database pitch to cloud customers Wednesday at Microsoft Build by unveiling Azure Cosmos DB, a… Read More

May 10, 2017, 7:57 AM

Microsoft wins patent for augmented reality glasses that tell you to stop eating

Microsoft yesterday received a patent for augmented reality glasses that act as that little voice telling you not to eat… Read More

May 10, 2017, 7:30 AM

Live: Watch Microsoft’s Build 2017 keynote with GeekWire’s commentary

Microsoft’s Build developer conference kicks off in downtown Seattle this morning, with a heavy focus on cloud technologies, and GeekWire… Read More

May 10, 2017, 6:00 AM

Why doesn’t Harvard want to talk about its mystery Microsoft Azure project?

Microsoft Azure appears to have scored a high-profile customer: Harvard University’s prestigious CS50 computer science class, not that anybody wants… Read More

May 8, 2017, 10:22 AM

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says he welcomes Trump’s H-1B visa review

During the campaign, President Donald Trump’s comments on work visas for skilled workers had leaders of the technology industry sweating.… Read More

May 8, 2017, 9:49 AM

As Microsoft renews push into the classroom, educators give Google highest marks in new study

Microsoft made a big splash last week when it announced a new education-oriented operating system, Windows 10 S, and debuted… Read More

May 8, 2017, 8:03 AM

Microsoft Cortana-powered Harman Kardon speaker will feature Skype calling

Will Skype be the killer app for Microsoft’s aspiring Amazon Echo killer? Harman International, the Samsung subsidiary, this morning released new details about… Read More

May 6, 2017, 6:36 AM

Week in Geek: Microsoft’s ‘gorgeous’ new laptop, Apple’s giant cash pile, and nerdy basketball math

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=74kPEJWpCD4 Microsoft is known for its utility tools: Windows, Office and the like. What it’s not known for is design. But… Read More

May 5, 2017, 2:33 PM

Reid Hoffman: ‘If you could train an AI to be a Buddhist, it would probably be pretty good’

What would happen if we put artificial intelligence on a path to enlightenment? LinkedIn founder and Microsoft board member Reid… Read More

May 5, 2017, 1:05 PM

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman: How Seattle can help Silicon Valley become less myopic

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman built a technology giant in Silicon Valley, but he has been spending more time in Seattle… Read More

May 5, 2017, 9:31 AM

Surface Pro 5? Microsoft to hold mystery event May 23 in Shanghai

Microsoft just unveiled a new addition to its Surface lineup this week, with the announcement of its Surface Laptop, but… Read More

May 5, 2017, 9:02 AM

Microsoft is teaching machines to read and understand context in pursuit of building smarter AI

Microsoft is going beyond the concepts of image recognition and machine learning to make artificial intelligence smarter, and building systems… Read More

May 4, 2017, 2:41 PM

How Microsoft is helping top Spanish soccer league LaLiga track fan behavior and expand globally

LaLiga wants to learn more about its fans and expand its footprint around the globe — and it’s getting help… Read More

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