Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 95 of 234

Dec 23, 2015, 8:05 AM

Microsoft’s new six-month break requirement looms for ‘external staff’ — with some exceptions

Jan. 1, 2016, is marked on many calendars — and weighing on many minds — at Microsoft these days. The date marks the end… Read More

Dec 21, 2015, 2:39 PM

Microsoft pulls ‘Hey Cortana’ feature from Android app after it caused mic problems systemwide

One of the biggest ways Microsoft has beefed up its mobile presence is by making its AI assistant, Cortana, available on Android… Read More

Dec 21, 2015, 10:41 AM

Bill Gates slows his Microsoft stock sell-off in 2015, still tops list of U.S. insider sales at $1.5B

Bill Gates sold more than $1.5 billion worth of Microsoft stock in 2015 — topping the list of U.S. corporate insiders… Read More

Dec 21, 2015, 9:36 AM

Microsoft’s Skype buys Ray Ozzie’s startup Talko, but former exec won’t be returning

Talko, the mobile communications startup co-founded by former Microsoft chief software architect Ray Ozzie, has been acquired by Microsoft’s Skype… Read More

Dec 18, 2015, 10:43 AM

Goldman Sachs upgrades Microsoft stock and admits, “We were wrong’

In a rare mea culpa from Wall Street, analysts from Goldman Sachs this morning upgraded Microsoft stock from “sell” to “neutral”… Read More

Dec 18, 2015, 9:55 AM

Microsoft delays Windows 10 Mobile update for Windows Phone 8.1 users

Windows Phone 8.1 users who were looking forward to joining desktop users in using Microsoft’s latest operating system may be… Read More

Dec 17, 2015, 3:22 PM

Microsoft starts shipping Office Mobile with every Windows 10 phone

Microsoft may be putting a lot of weight behind their Office apps for iOS and Android phones, it hasn’t forgotten… Read More

Dec 17, 2015, 10:58 AM

Scammers trying to sell free Windows 10 upgrades for $80, Washington state AG alleges

Windows 7 and 8 users still have nearly 11 months to upgrade to Windows 10 for free, but those calling iYogi… Read More

Dec 17, 2015, 7:18 AM

Microsoft brings 16 more Xbox 360 games to Xbox One, including Deus Ex and Halo: Reach

Last month, Microsoft released a killer feature for the Xbox One: backward compatibility for Xbox 360 games. While many welcomed the news,… Read More

Dec 16, 2015, 9:56 AM

Xbox One Elite controllers are selling out, despite their high price

If you are planning on purchasing an Xbox One Elite Controller sometime soon, well, you’d better get a move-on. According… Read More

Dec 15, 2015, 3:14 PM

New ‘Microsoft Philanthropies’ organization will focus on digital inclusion

Microsoft today announced a new internal philanthropic organization that will focus on bringing the benefits of technology to parts of the… Read More

Dec 15, 2015, 7:14 AM

New stats: Samsung surges past IBM to lead U.S. patent race for 2015

Update: IBM says it believes it will still top the official U.S. patent list for the year. See a statement… Read More

Dec 11, 2015, 11:33 AM

Microsoft reinstates free 15GB OneDrive storage, unlimited Office storage still going extinct

Last month, Microsoft came under fire for cutting back its free storage tiers for OneDrive and Office 365 users, seemingly because they were… Read More

Dec 11, 2015, 10:55 AM

Microsoft devices chief Panos Panay on Surface Book, NFL partnership, Apple rivalry and more

Microsoft’s Panos Panay is known as the executive responsible for the company’s Surface lineup, which has expanded this year with the… Read More

Dec 10, 2015, 3:11 PM

Sony tops Microsoft for U.S. console sales in November

Sony topped Microsoft for U.S. consoles sales during a busy shopping month in November. One month after Microsoft sold more… Read More

Dec 10, 2015, 12:52 PM

Microsoft Band updated with smartwatch-like features like exercise reminders, music controls

Microsoft introduced the new Microsoft Band less than two months ago with some highly-requested features that set it apart from… Read More

Dec 9, 2015, 10:16 AM

How politically compatible are you with Donald Trump? New Microsoft tool will let you know

Microsoft released a new tool this week that uses big data analytics to let you know where presidential candidates stack up on… Read More

Dec 9, 2015, 8:39 AM

Microsoft’s Cortana arrives on Android and iPhone, bridging Windows PCs and mobile devices

Microsoft made good on its promise to bring Cortana — its digital assistant — to a broader range of devices on… Read More

Dec 8, 2015, 12:27 PM

How kids (and parents) can get started on Minecraft: Advice from Xbox Live’s Major Nelson

GeekWire’s John Cook has a problem, and it might sound familiar to a lot of parents out there: His 6-year-old son… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 6:52 PM

Update: NFL says server power issue, not tablet glitch, caused Microsoft Surface outage on Monday Night Football

Post updated on Dec. 8 to reflect new details on the cause of problem. The Microsoft Surface tablets used by NFL… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 2:28 PM

This week: Join us for GeekWire Radio with Microsoft Surface exec Panos Panay

GeekWire is on the road again this week. We’ll be recording our weekly radio show and podcast on Thursday afternoon at the Microsoft… Read More

Dec 7, 2015, 10:08 AM

Bill Gates reveals his favorite books of 2015

We should all know by now that Bill Gates is an avid reader with taste that tends to lean toward… Read More

Dec 6, 2015, 8:49 AM

Halo on the Microsoft HoloLens runs fast and looks awesome

HoloLens project manager Varun Mani uploaded a video of himself playing Halo with the augmented reality device this past week.… Read More

Dec 4, 2015, 3:42 PM

Microsoft agrees to create Antitrust Compliance Office after shareholder sues over $732M fine

Microsoft executives have settled a year-long legal battle with a shareholder who wanted answers after a software glitch in 2011 caused… Read More

Dec 4, 2015, 1:42 PM

Sneak peek: Drawings show plans for new U.S.-China tech graduate campus in Seattle area

The Global Innovation Exchange has submitted designs for its new facility in Bellevue, Wash., where students from around the world will… Read More

Dec 4, 2015, 10:55 AM

GeekWire Radio: Here’s our show from the Microsoft Store, and a chance to win an Xbox One

This week’s GeekWire podcast is sponsored by the Microsoft Store. Check out their 12 Days of Deals. We had a… Read More

Dec 4, 2015, 10:30 AM

Microsoft’s Windows 10 passes Windows 8 in one huge benchmark

Windows 10 is still trailing behind Windows 8 when it comes to overall market share, but Microsoft announced last night… Read More

Dec 3, 2015, 1:28 PM

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Windows Phone apps: ‘Give us time’ for unified platform to work

“That won’t work.” That’s what former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said while listening to current Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella describe… Read More

Dec 3, 2015, 10:43 AM

GeekWire’s 2015 Newsmakers of the Year: These industry leaders made their mark in tech, science and space

It has been another giant year for technology and science in the Seattle region — featuring everything from rocket launches… Read More

Dec 2, 2015, 3:06 PM

Steve Ballmer criticizes Microsoft cloud disclosures and app plan from cheap seats at annual meeting

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer dealt with his fair share of grumbling from investors during his 14 years at the… Read More