Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 87 of 234

Jun 17, 2016, 2:23 PM

Whoa, Canada! Prime Minister Trudeau tries HoloLens at Microsoft’s new Vancouver office

Some politicians create their own reality, but today Justin Trudeau got to experience Microsoft’s augmented reality. Canada’s Prime Minister tried out a… Read More

Jun 17, 2016, 7:37 AM

Bill Gates: LinkedIn deal gives Microsoft a new chance ‘to surprise the world’

In a new interview with Bloomberg TV, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says he was “very encouraging” of Microsoft’s $26 billion LinkedIn… Read More

Jun 16, 2016, 4:02 PM

Microsoft teams up with ‘seed to sale’ marijuana company to build government software

Recreational marijuana is legal in four states and the District of Columbia, but many financial institutions and other big businesses… Read More

Jun 16, 2016, 12:09 PM

Microsoft buys messaging startup Wand Labs, to further its conversational gambit

Microsoft has bought messaging-app developer Wand Labs, a purchase it said will accelerate its “conversation as a platform” vision announced at… Read More

Jun 15, 2016, 10:58 AM

Starbucks add-in for Microsoft Outlook goes live

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avS35cqYjmk&noredirect=1 Asking a colleague to grab a coffee will now require just a couple clicks, thanks to a new add-in… Read More

Jun 15, 2016, 8:07 AM

Report: LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman set for Microsoft board seat

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman could get a board seat at Microsoft as a result of the $26 billion acquisition announced earlier… Read More

Jun 14, 2016, 9:38 AM

Will the LinkedIn deal really be different? Microsoft looks to recover from difficult acquisition history

Microsoft is in the process of almost completely unraveling its $7 billion acquisition of Nokia’s smartphone business, and before that… Read More

Jun 14, 2016, 6:19 AM

Geek on the Street: Will Microsoft’s big LinkedIn deal go boom or bust?

Monday marked a pivotal day for business oriented social media site LinkedIn, with the announcement that it will be acquired… Read More

Jun 13, 2016, 11:25 AM

Xbox ‘Project Scorpio’ will be ‘the most powerful console ever built,’ Microsoft vows

Microsoft’s new Xbox One S console wasn’t the only hardware announcement from the company at the E3 video game convention… Read More

Jun 13, 2016, 10:47 AM

Microsoft’s LinkedIn acquisition could boost its Azure cloud platform

Microsoft’s $26.2 billion purchase of LinkedIn, announced earlier today, may present an opportunity to bring the popular business network into the… Read More

Jun 13, 2016, 10:02 AM

Microsoft says new Xbox One S console won’t have a dedicated Kinect port

Microsoft just confirmed that it will be releasing a redesigned console, dubbed the Xbox One S, selling for $399 for a version… Read More

Jun 13, 2016, 8:48 AM

Microsoft explains how LinkedIn will integrate with Office and other products

In announcing its $26.2 billion purchase of LinkedIn today, Microsoft laid out several scenarios for how the companies’ products might work… Read More

Jun 13, 2016, 8:26 AM

‘Why Microsoft?’ LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner explains $26B deal to employees

The ability for LinkedIn to remain a “fully independent entity” under Microsoft was a key factor in sealing the $26.2… Read More

Jun 13, 2016, 7:15 AM

Full text: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s memo to employees on LinkedIn deal

Here is the email sent by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to the company’s employees this morning, as published by Microsoft, providing… Read More

Jun 13, 2016, 7:09 AM

Microsoft’s planned acquisition of LinkedIn is one of biggest ever in the tech industry

Microsoft’s planned $26.2 billion cash acquisition of LinkedIn is a whopper in an industry known for mega transactions. The deal,… Read More

Jun 13, 2016, 6:54 AM

By the numbers: How LinkedIn will fit into Microsoft after $26.2B acquisition

Microsoft says LinkedIn will “retain its distinct brand, culture and independence” under the surprise $26.2 billion acquisition announced this morning… Read More

Jun 13, 2016, 5:51 AM

Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2B in largest acquisition in its history

Microsoft has reached an agreement to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in cash. The deal would be the largest in… Read More

Jun 12, 2016, 4:21 PM

Leak reveals white ‘Xbox One S’ in advance of Microsoft’s E3 briefing

An image posted on a popular video game forum today is providing what appears to be the first glimpse of… Read More

Jun 9, 2016, 8:15 AM

Microsoft gives teachers free early access to new Minecraft: Education Edition

Minecraft, the wildly popular game that lets users create infinite worlds, is undoubtedly on many students’ minds as last days… Read More

Jun 9, 2016, 7:01 AM

PC sales even worse than expected as free Windows 10 update delays hardware upgrades

Are you buying new PCs less frequently than you did in the past? You’re not alone. Worldwide PC shipments are… Read More

Jun 8, 2016, 1:21 PM

Advice for leaders from Microsoft CFO Amy Hood: ‘Every risk I took built confidence’

Microsoft CFO Amy Hood has advice for folks that lack the confidence needed to work their way up a company:… Read More

Jun 8, 2016, 1:17 PM

Microsoft analysis of search data could lead to method of alerting people to seek medical guidance

Searching the internet for more information on medical symptoms you’re suffering from may not be the best way to address a real health… Read More

Jun 8, 2016, 10:16 AM

Microsoft Ventures invests in Comfy smart building app and CrowdFlower AI tech

Two investments announced by Microsoft Ventures this week provide additional insight into the types of startups that the company’s newly announced venture… Read More

Jun 6, 2016, 3:23 PM

Microsoft makes ‘extensive commitment’ to Apache Spark in latest open-source move

Microsoft today announced what it called “an extensive commitment” to Apache Spark, an engine for large-scale data processing, bringing several offerings out… Read More

Jun 6, 2016, 6:00 AM

Microsoft’s Cortana voice assistant arrives on Xbox One with new software update

Microsoft is rolling out two software updates for its Xbox One gaming console in the coming months that include new integration… Read More

Jun 4, 2016, 9:20 AM

GeekWire Radio: NBA bots, bogus Amazon reviews, and inside the world of Product Hunt

This week on the GeekWire radio show and podcast: We’re joined by Corley Hughes, a former Microsoft general manager who… Read More

Jun 3, 2016, 10:54 AM

Good morning, sunshine: Microsoft project helps your plants talk back

Your house plants are definitely sending you a message when they wilt or drop leaves on the floor. But what… Read More

Jun 3, 2016, 10:27 AM

Microsoft Accelerator Demo Day: Cloud and AI innovations from 9 emerging startups

Updated below with video from event. The Summer 2016 cohort of startups at Microsoft Accelerator’s Machine Learning Demo Day in Seattle… Read More

Jun 2, 2016, 9:39 AM

Microsoft’s Minecraft surpasses 100M units sold, second only to Tetris on all-time hit list

Minecraft, the beloved game that Microsoft acquired two years ago, has sold over 100 million copies to date. Microsoft announced… Read More

Jun 1, 2016, 7:32 AM

Microsoft opens Windows Holographic platform to all VR and AR headset makers

Microsoft today announced that it will open Windows Holographic, the platform that powers Microsoft HoloLens, to any virtual reality or augmented… Read More