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Microsoft

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

Cancer research
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

Project Florence
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

Jun 1, 2016, 6:54 AM

China’s Xiaomi to buy 1,500 Microsoft patents, preinstall Office and Skype on Android devices

Device maker Xiaomi has agreed to acquire nearly 1,500 Microsoft patents and pre-install Office and Skype on its Android-based smartphones and tablets,… Read More

Jun 1, 2016, 6:00 AM

Study: Microsoft Office 365 usage still limited among small U.S. firms

Adoption of Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 is in its infancy, with only 7.5 percent of small and medium-sized businesses in… Read More

May 31, 2016, 11:48 AM

Microsoft drops Xbox One price by $50 to $299

Microsoft on Tuesday dropped the price of its Xbox One console by $50 to $299. The console, which retailed at $499… Read More

May 31, 2016, 7:15 AM

Microsoft launches venture fund, eyes investments in cloud startups

Microsoft has launched its first formal venture fund, planning to make new investments in companies that align with its own interests… Read More

May 26, 2016, 11:33 AM

ACLU to join Microsoft lawsuit against Justice Department over secret surveillance requests

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a motion today to join Microsoft’s lawsuit against the U.S. Justice Department. Microsoft… Read More

May 25, 2016, 10:58 AM

Microsoft to launch new Xbox consoles and streaming devices, reports say

More Xbox products — including new consoles and streaming devices — are on the way. That’s according to two reports published… Read More

May 25, 2016, 10:17 AM

NFL coaches want to explore ‘competitive impact’ of video replays on Surface tablets

Embed from Getty Images The NFL still needs more time to examine how having video replays on the Microsoft Surface tablets that players… Read More

May 25, 2016, 7:01 AM

Microsoft all but exits smartphone hardware with new $950M charge and 1,850 more job cuts

Microsoft says it will scale back its smartphone hardware business even more, cutting 1,850 additional jobs and taking a $950 million… Read More

May 23, 2016, 8:15 AM

Apple, Microsoft and Google hold 23% of all U.S. corporate cash, as tech sector accumulates wealth

Apple, Microsoft and Google are the top three cash-rich U.S. companies across all sectors of business, not including banks and… Read More

May 20, 2016, 10:48 AM

Microsoft outlines new policies for dealing with terrorist content

The threat of terrorism has escalated the age-old battle between national security and individual rights — and technology companies are often… Read More

May 20, 2016, 9:40 AM

How professional cyclists are using the Microsoft Band to give fans new performance insights

Embed from Getty Images David Lozano, a professional cyclist competing in this month’s Amgen Tour of California, just completed Stage… Read More

May 20, 2016, 8:12 AM

Minecraft goes to China: Microsoft and Mojang expand reach of blockbuster game

Minecraft, the wildly popular game that allows players to create infinite online worlds, will soon be available in China. The… Read More

May 19, 2016, 11:09 AM

Microsoft developing Bing bot that will work with Skype, WhatsApp and text messages

Microsoft’s experiment with AI chatbot Tay may not have gone too well, but the company is still working on other chat… Read More

May 17, 2016, 1:10 PM

SAP teams up with Microsoft to integrate software, house databases in Azure

SAP is bringing its business database solution to Microsoft’s Azure cloud services, the company announced today. SAP is pushing its own… Read More

Xbox gamertag
May 17, 2016, 9:56 AM

Xbox Live releasing nearly 1 million gamertags that have been inactive for years

The Xbox Live gamertag you’ve always wanted could very well become yours if it’s among the nearly 1 million IDs… Read More

May 16, 2016, 10:57 AM

How Microsoft is helping the PGA Tour track golfer data with Windows 10 apps

The fruits of Microsoft’s new partnership with the PGA Tour are starting to show. In a blog post published today, Windows… Read More

May 16, 2016, 9:20 AM

PGA Tour tests new golf demo on Microsoft HoloLens, with help from a Seattle startup

How can augmented reality technology help the PGA Tour engage fans, design courses, improve operations, and provide benefit to golfers?… Read More

May 13, 2016, 11:06 AM

Microsoft will finally let you unlock your phone with your fingerprint this summer

One of the marquee features of Windows 10 was the addition of Windows Hello, a biometric login feature that eased the process… Read More

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