Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 90 of 234

Apr 14, 2016, 8:30 AM

Microsoft’s new Azure Media Services tools find the most interesting parts of videos

There’s an amazing amount of video out there right now. Sure, there are the animal clips and viral videos that get hundreds or… Read More

Apr 12, 2016, 10:48 AM

Microsoft joins Amazon in claiming gender pay equity — but the numbers don’t tell the whole story

April 12 is Equal Pay Day, a date chosen because it represents the additional days a typical woman would have… Read More

Apr 12, 2016, 9:41 AM

Microsoft introduces ‘luxurious’ Surface Pro keyboard that looks better over time

What makes a keyboard premium? Maybe it is the key travel, a backlight or how clicky it is. For Microsoft, it is… Read More

Apr 12, 2016, 8:13 AM

How free Windows 10 upgrades and declining PC sales are taking a toll on Microsoft

Microsoft says Windows 10 is growing faster than any previous version, racking up 270 million active users within eight months of… Read More

Apr 11, 2016, 10:43 AM

The inside story of how rapper Common replaced Satya Nadella as the voice of Microsoft’s ads

Embed from Getty Images It was early October of 2014, and Microsoft was working hard to finish producing its first-ever… Read More

Apr 8, 2016, 9:17 AM

Microsoft tests ‘Centennial’ tool to port legacy Windows apps to Windows 10

Microsoft wants to beef up the library of Universal Windows Platform apps, but developers haven’t been so eager to put in… Read More

Apr 7, 2016, 6:29 PM

Microsoft inks deal with Seattle Reign soccer team for jersey sponsorship

Microsoft is becoming the de-facto jersey sponsor for professional soccer teams based in Seattle. Seattle Reign FC today announced that… Read More

Apr 7, 2016, 1:01 PM

Microsoft launches Calendar Apps in Outlook for iOS and Android as Sunrise approaches its end

Despite the rise of digital calendars, keeping track of what’s happening in a day can be tough. There’s your to-do… Read More

Apr 6, 2016, 5:00 PM

Microsoft releases Cloud App Security to monitor cloud use throughout companies

Microsoft made its Cloud App Security Service generally available today. The service, based on tech acquired with the purchase of Adallom… Read More

Apr 5, 2016, 9:36 PM

At Microsoft keynote, Special Olympics chairman encourages companies to focus on their mission

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The first Special Olympics event launched without much fanfare at a mostly empty Soldier Field in 1968, but there… Read More

Apr 5, 2016, 1:24 PM

The supermarket of the future, driven by Kinect sensors, touchscreens & digital displays

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Retail stores struggle to replicate the information-rich experience of shopping online. A new retail store concept… Read More

Apr 5, 2016, 11:28 AM

Microsoft marketing chief on HoloLens: ‘We totally underestimated the commercial interest’

For many people, the first thought upon experiencing Microsoft’s HoloLens is how they might use it in their homes, for… Read More

Apr 5, 2016, 10:23 AM

Seattle high-rise to use Microsoft HoloLens for ‘world’s first holographic leasing center’

Tech enthusiasts who have yet to experience HoloLens might want to develop a sudden interest in downtown Seattle commercial real estate starting this summer. Microsoft’s… Read More

Apr 4, 2016, 3:04 PM

Skype teases AI-powered video bots that let you interact with characters and brands

NEW ORLEANS, La. — What would it be like to interact with your favorite video game character in a live… Read More

Apr 4, 2016, 2:44 PM

Microsoft expands trial of Outlook Premium service, offers custom domains for $3.99 per month

Microsoft is asking select users to pay $3.99 per month for premium email features like custom email domains and an ad-free inbox,… Read More

Apr 4, 2016, 10:30 AM

Why is AI female? How our ideas about sex and service influence the personalities we give machines

Consider the artificially intelligent voices you hear on a regular basis. Are any of them men? Whether it’s Apple’s Siri,… Read More

Apr 4, 2016, 8:32 AM

Microsoft takes stake in new Toyota connected car subsidiary that utilizes Azure

NEW ORLEANS, LA. — Toyota today announced a partnership with Microsoft to create a subsidiary called Toyota Connected that aims to catalyze… Read More

Apr 4, 2016, 7:40 AM

Microsoft partners with world’s top banks on blockchain technology, seeking new uses for Bitcoin’s backbone

Microsoft is partnering with R3, a consortium of major banks around the world, to develop new blockchain technologies, leveraging the… Read More

Mar 31, 2016, 6:28 PM

Interview: Xamarin co-founder Miguel de Icaza goes from outcast to insider at Microsoft

SAN FRANCISCO — There was a time when Miguel de Icaza couldn’t get Microsoft to give him the time of… Read More

Mar 31, 2016, 1:41 PM

HoloLens hands-on: A year later, here’s what it’s like to use Microsoft’s holographic headset

SAN FRANCISCO — With upbeat music and colorful moving spotlights, Microsoft’s “Holographic Academy” at its Build developer conference feels more like… Read More

Mar 31, 2016, 10:53 AM

Starbucks in your email: Coffee giant working on Microsoft Outlook add-in for meeting scheduling and gift cards

SAN FRANCISCO — Starbucks might seem to be on every corner in some cities, but soon the coffee giant will be in… Read More

Mar 31, 2016, 9:11 AM

Microsoft to offer Xamarin for free with Visual Studio in new bid for Android and iOS developers

SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft will marry its newly acquired mobile development technology from Xamarin with its Visual Studio software development tools, expanding… Read More

Mar 30, 2016, 4:00 PM

Hey Microsoft, what about Windows Phone? Build attendees dissect tech giant’s mobile strategy

SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft’s Windows Phone devices and Windows 10 Mobile operating system got barely a mention today at the Build developer… Read More

Mar 30, 2016, 12:28 PM

Video: Microsoft ‘Seeing AI’ project narrates the world for visually impaired engineer

SAN FRANCISCO — The video that closed out Microsoft’s day one keynote at the Build conference today showing a visually… Read More

Mar 30, 2016, 10:58 AM

Microsoft introduces Cortana-powered chatbot for Skype, opening up framework to developers

Skype is getting the power of the Cortana virtual assistant thanks to Microsoft’s new bot framework, and with it, the power… Read More

Mar 30, 2016, 7:45 AM

Live from Build 2016: Inside Microsoft’s big developer conference

SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft executives are scheduled to take the stage here starting at 8:30 a.m. today, addressing a sold-out crowd… Read More

Mar 30, 2016, 7:06 AM

Microsoft’s Nadella to unveil vision for ‘Conversation as a Platform,’ betting big on chatbots

SAN FRANCISCO — Bloomberg Businessweek’s new cover story offers a preview of what will be a major theme of Microsoft’s Build developer… Read More

Mar 29, 2016, 12:52 PM

Microsoft Office 365, Google Apps in use together for many enterprises

Microsoft has held its dominance in the software market in part because it is the go-to provider for many business… Read More

Mar 29, 2016, 7:15 AM

Windows 10, HoloLens and beyond: What’s on tap at Microsoft Build

Microsoft’s Build developer conference starts Wednesday morning at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, giving the company a new chance to court… Read More

Mar 25, 2016, 11:14 AM

Microsoft starts shipping Surface Hub conferencing system to business customers

The biggest Surface around is now shipping, and while you may use it in a meeting soon, you probably won’t… Read More