Apple, Samsung and Microsoft commit to anti-theft smartphone kill switch
To be implemented on devices in the US from July 2015
Microsofts new keyboard is meant to be used with Smart TVs
This fall marks 20 years that Microsoft has been making keyboards (make that "computer hardware," as it was quaintly called back in 1994). Ironically, though, as the company approaches this milestone, it's now making accessories not just for PCs, but... Smart TVs?
Microsoft launches Office 365 Personal, $69.99 for a year
Microsoft has now officially launched Office 365 Personal, allowing people a way to access all of its Office software on one PC and one tablet for $69.99 a year or $6.99 a month
Xbox One April 2014 System Update Starts Rolling Out
Microsoft revealed last night that it has started rolling out the April 2014 System Update for Xbox One
Microsoft will open 11 specialty retail stores in May
Microsoft has officially confirmed plans to open 11 new smaller specialty retail stores inside shopping malls across the U.S. during the month of May, with special opening day events at each location
Microsoft reveals SQL Server 2014, Analytics Platform System and more
Microsoft has announced the launch of SQL Server 2014, Analytics Platform System and a preview of Azure Intelligent Systems Service as part of their products dedicated to handling big data.
Microsoft makes Office Online available in Chrome Web Store
Microsoft is making the Web versions of its Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote apps available to users through the Chrome Web Store.
Microsoft cans free custom domain support in Outlook
Microsoft has warned users of its custom domain service for Outlook.com accounts that it will drop support for the service with immediate effect.
Microsoft Surface Mini will arrive this summer to rival Apples iPad Mini
Pint-sized Microsoft tablet to feature 8in screen, stylus support
Report: Eight More Nokia Microsoft Phones Waiting in the Wings
It turns out Monarch wasn't the Lumia 1030 some were hoping for, but rather the lowly (but affordable) 635
Microsoft beefs up Office Online
Microsoft is updating its Web-based Office Online suite, narrowing the features gap with the main Office 365 and Office 2013 suites installed on users' devices.
Windows 8.1 Update now available for Volume License customers
Microsoft has now released Windows 8.1 Update from its Volume License Service Center, along with Windows Server 2012 R2 Update and Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Update.
Windows Phone 8.1 Reviews and Tips
Here a roundup of Windows Phone 8.1 articles:
Microsoft: Our online services are not affected by Heartbleed OpenSSL issue
Microsoft has issued a statement saying their many online services and products like Skype, Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Yammer and others are not affected by the "Heartbleed" OpenSSL issue.
Windows 8.1 adds WIMBoot, 16 GB devices can have 12 GB free with new OS install option
Microsoft has announced that Windows 8.1 Update contains a new install option, WIMBoot, that was made to place the operating system inside devices with small storage options like tablets
Microsoft suspends Windows 8.1 Update release to businesses
Microsoft suspended serving Windows 8.1 Update to businesses that rely on WSUS (Windows Server Update Services), saying that a bug would prevent devices from recognizing future updates.
Microsofts Office for iPad team confirms updated Mac version is in development
Confirms long-awaited apps will share same code as Apple tablet versions
Microsoft: Office for iPad was a Ballmer decision
Microsoft's Office for iPad team has taken to Reddit to conduct an AMA and is providing new details about it's future plans for Office including Android plans and a new version of Office for OS X.
Windows 8.1 Update 1 released, now available for download
Microsoft has released Windows 8.1 update 1 on Windows update which brings new features for mouse and keyboard users to the Windows 8 platform including app pinning and new context menus.
Windows 8.1 Update 1 arrives
Meanwhile Windows XP and Office 2003 enjoy their final official Patch Tuesday.
Microsoft is thinking about Xbox 360 emulator plans for Xbox One
A Microsoft Xbox One team member stated during a Q&A at BUILD 2014 that there are plans for an Xbox 360 emulator for the Xbox One but warned that the team is "not done thinking them through yet."
Microsofts new Cloud and Enterprise chief Guthrie on his new job, top priorities
Microsoft's Scott Guthrie talks about his new role, priorities and plans for the company's powerful Cloud & Enterprise unit in his first press Q&A since becoming part of the Microsoft senior leadership team.
Microsoft Brings Live Tiles to Infotainment Systems with Windows in the Car Concept
A Windows Phone screen will project its content onto the infotainment display
Xbox documentary dig for buried E.T. game cartridges to take place this month
The director of Microsoft's documentary about millions of unsold "E.T." Atari 2600 game cartridges says an excavation of a landfill they're believed to be buried in will take place late this month
How Microsoft's Cortana will take digital personal assistants to the next level
Cortana puts a friendly face on a fleet of Bing services by learning about you.
Phil Spencer admits Microsoft made wrong decisions with Xbox One strategy
Microsoft's new Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has admitted the company got plenty of things wrong in the build up to the Xbox One console's release last year
4 reasons Microsoft is a new company
There's no question that today's Microsoft is a whole new company. Many of the changes announced under the leadership of CEO Satya Nadella were initiated under his predecessor, Steve Ballmer. But it's clear that it's a whole new Microsoft.
Microsoft unveils App Studio to ease development of Windows and Windows Phone apps
Microsoft's App Studio beta test has been expanded to allow novice developers to build applications for Windows tablets and PCs, in addition to Windows Phone.
Microsoft releases Windows Library for JavaScript as open source
Potentially helping developers more quickly build cross-platform applications, Microsoft is releasing as open source its WinJS JavaScript library for building Windows-styled controls.
Microsoft: Office for iPad surpasses 12 million downloads
Microsoft has announced its four new Office for iPad apps have exceeded 12 million downloads in just a week, though exact figures for each app have yet to be released
Microsoft releases a preview build of its mysterious Project N
Microsoft's 'Project N,' now officially christened '.Net Native' -- a new compiler for building faster Windows Store apps -- is available now as a developer preview.
Microsoft reveals more on IE11 for Windows 8.1 Update, WP 8.1 and 7
Microsoft has revealed more information about the upcoming new version of its Internet Explorer 11 web browser for Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 8.1 Update and Windows 7
Microsoft makes Windows free for some devices
Microsoft will give away licenses to Windows Phone and Windows to device makers building smartphones or tablets with screens smaller than 9-in. measured diagonally.
Windows 8.1 Update ISOs now available on Microsoft TechNet and MSDN
Microsoft is now letting their TechNet and MSDN subscribers download the ISOs for Windows 8.1 Update, along with Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update 1
Former Nokia CEO unveils three new Lumia phones at Microsoft Build
High-end 930, entry-level 630 and 635 arriving this summer
Microsoft slates April 8 release of Windows 8.1 Update
Microsoft today said that it will ship a Windows 8.1 refresh, a set of new features designed to make the struggling OS easier to use for customers with a mouse and keyboard, on April 8.
Microsoft starts to roll out OneGuide in UK
Only select UK users to start with
Ex-Microsoft employee pleads guilty to trade secret theft
Former Microsoft employee Alex Kibkalo, who two weeks ago was charged with stealing -- then leaking -- company secrets, pleaded guilty on Monday in a Seattle federal court.
Microsoft to Release Outlook Web App for Android
Microsoft plans to release its Outlook Web App for Android, nearly a year after the technology giant first released the free email and collaboration app for iOS users last July.
Microsoft acquires VR headset patents for more than US$100m
Perhaps not wanting to be left behind in the virtual reality (VR) stakes, Microsoft has acquired the patent rights to the headset technology of Osterhout Design Group for US$100-US$150m.
Microsoft will not access content of private email accounts any more
Firm changes policy after backlash against Hotmail snooping incident
Microsofts augmented reality glasses look a good fit for Xbox One
It looks like Microsoft won't be letting Sony and Oculus Rift venture into the realm of wearable gaming alone, as further plans for its own augmented reality glasses have been revealed
Microsofts Build Conference Kicks Off Big April
Microsofts Build 2014 developers conference, slated for April 2 in San Francisco, kicks off an eventful month for the vendor that includes a Windows end date, two Windows updates, a deal closing and an important promotion, among other comings and goings.
Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview rumored to launch April 10
A new report claims that Microsoft plans to launch a public Developer Preview version of Windows Phone 8.1 on Thursday, April 10, a week after the BUILD conference.
Microsoft chops Azure prices to match Amazons latest reductions
Microsoft is cutting prices for a number of its Azure services to match (and in some cases, beat) Amazon's latest pricing.
Microsoft to highlight its One Windows progress at Build 2014
What's on tap for Microsoft's Build conference this week? Here's what we know and what we think we know.
Wheres the touch-first Office for Windows?
When Microsoft unveiled Office for iPad on Thursday, neither CEO Satya Nadella nor the company said much of anything about a similar touch version for Windows 8.1. Analysts expect that to change this week.
Kinect for Windows v2 hardware revealed by Microsoft
General availability of the new PC Kinect is slated for summer this year.
Microsoft launches Office for iPad
Microsoft is making the long-rumored Office for iPad available today, for free.
Microsoft and Dell ink patent deal for Chrome, Android and Xbox
Companies follow Samsung, Cisco, Google, HTC and Nokia's example
