Articles about Steven Sinofsky

Transcript: Here’s what Bill Gates told lawmakers in his recent Epstein testimony

The U.S. House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released the transcript of a closed-door interview in which Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates answered lawmakers’ questions, under oath, about his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read More

Bill Gates addresses Epstein fallout at foundation as new Microsoft revelations emerge

Bill Gates apologized to Gates Foundation staff over his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, as a new report revealed the depth of the late sex offender’s connections to Microsoft. Read More

Microsoft campus library closes in broader shift to AI-powered ‘digital learning experiences’

Microsoft is closing its traditional employee libraries, including the longtime Redmond facility where authors gave talks and employees browsed books. The company calls it a shift to AI-powered learning. Read More

In their own words: Microsoft leaders, past and present, on the company’s legacy and impact

What’s the significance of Microsoft in modern business and tech history? For the past several months, in the course of reporting GeekWire’s Microsoft@50 series, we’ve asked variations of that question in interviews and email exchanges with key leaders from the company over the years. Read More

Business lessons from Windows Vista: Insights from a forgotten trove of internal Microsoft emails

There’s still a lot to learn from Vista. That thought struck me this weekend as I was reading through a… Read More

‘Developers, developers, developers!’ Ballmer and Sinofsky talk Microsoft, memes, more in Clubhouse

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and former Windows president Steven Sinofsky met for a surprising chat on Thursday night when… Read More

Why former Microsoft exec Steven Sinofsky has been using PCs from the 1980s again

Next time you’re grumbling about figuring out the settings to join a video call, consider what Steven Sinofsky has been… Read More

Working Geek: Andreessen Horowitz board partner Steven Sinofsky is a productivity machine

When emailing or texting with Steven Sinofsky, one sometimes gets the impression that he has a team working on his behalf, responding… Read More

Tips from top investors: How startups can succeed in an uncertain economy

How should startups navigate turbulent economic times? That was one of the questions posed to a panel of investors at the recent… Read More

Early adopter community Product Hunt raises $6.1M, adds ex-Microsoft exec Steven Sinofsky to board

Less than a year ago, Product Hunt was a typical email list with small following. But now the Reddit-like community board that… Read More

Guess who’s advising Box: Ex-Microsoft exec Sinofsky helping Levie and team

Like many modern relationships, this one started with a Facebook message. That was how Aaron Levie, the CEO of Box,… Read More

Microsoft and Sinofsky reach ‘retirement’ deal: $14M in stock, restrictions on activity

Six months after the departure of Microsoft Windows chief Steven Sinofsky, Microsoft has reached a “Retirement Agreement” with the former… Read More

Look out, ex-Windows chief Sinofsky is blogging again

He couldn’t stay away from the keyboard for long. Steven Sinofsky, the former Microsoft Windows president, launched his own blog today called… Read More

GeekWire’s Top 50 Posts of 2012: Milestones, stunts and more craziness from the year in tech

It’s that time when journalists take a moment to reflect on the past year. We’re doing that here on GeekWire… Read More

New Windows chief: ‘Not a whole lot’ changes with new Windows leadership

What will change about Microsoft’s Windows leadership following the departure of Steven Sinofsky as Windows president? “Not a whole lot,”… Read More

Ballmer, Sinofsky and the struggle for the soul of Microsoft

This was the rap on former Microsoft Windows president Steven Sinofsky following his sudden exit last month: He was unwilling… Read More

Sinofsky Shocker: Windows President is Leaving Microsoft

So much for all that talk about Steven Sinofsky being the next CEO of Microsoft. In a surprise move this… Read More

Here comes Windows 8: What’s at stake for Microsoft

Later this morning, at a launch event in New York City, Microsoft will introduce Windows 8 to the world. Tomorrow,… Read More

Skating on Surface, Rapping with Too Short: How Windows execs are blowing off steam

The debut of Windows 8 next week will represent one of the biggest moments in the careers of Microsoft’s Windows… Read More

Shipped! Windows 8 is done, set for October release

Microsoft this morning announced RTM for Windows 8, which stands for Released to Manufacturing, which is the technical phrase for,… Read More

Windows 8 Release Preview debuts, Microsoft confirms $15 upgrade promotion

Microsoft just posted the Windows 8 Release Preview for public download, the last major milestone before the final release of… Read More

Windows 8 ‘release preview’ coming first week in June

Microsoft will distribute a “release preview” of Windows 8 during the first week of June, getting closer to finishing one… Read More

Analyst: Microsoft wrestling with ARM as Windows 8 nears

Veteran Wall Street analyst Rick Sherlund of Nomura Research has issued a report following a series of investor meetings last… Read More

Details on Windows 8 for ARM, plus a peek at Office 15

Microsoft today gave more details about its plans for Windows 8 on ARM processors — a key initiative designed to… Read More

Windows chief: Think of the classic Windows desktop as ‘just another app’

As Microsoft has been previewing new elements of the Windows 8 desktop experience over the past week — including smarter… Read More

Windows 8, the first real glimpse: Tiles on a tablet

[Updated below] Microsoft’s Windows 8 will offer new start screen optimized for tablet/slate computers that uses a tile interface reminiscent… Read More

Microsoft loosening the lid on Windows 8?

[Updated below with Microsoft’s statement on Ballmer’s comments] Two separate developments today suggest that Microsoft may be gearing up to… Read More