Microsoft cuts Azure SQL cloud database prices
Microsoft is tweaking its Azure SQL cloud database pricing
Royal Caribbean buys 40,000 Windows 8.1 tablets for cruise staff
Microsoft backs major deal as proof OS is fit for business
Microsoft promises fix for Surface Pro 3 overheating issues
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft is readying a fix meant to remedy an overheating issue with the Intel Core i7 Surface Pro 3 tablets
Microsoft: What caused one of the worst Visual Studio Online outages ever
All About Microsoft posted details on the five-hour-plus outage in Microsoft's Visual Studio Online service earlier this month
Microsoft reportedly working on a dongle to take on the Chromecast
Hexus reports that an FCC filing hints at a new HDMI Wi-Fi Miracast device
Microsoft not fully transparent with sales data, say Chinese authorities
Neowin posted a story that China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce says that Microsoft has not been 'transparent' in disclosing data on its Chinese sales
Microsoft: Roughly 25,000 Win8.x Users See Blue Screens After Botched Patch
DailyTech posted a story that a recent released security patch caused the infamous blue screen of death (BSOD) on some Windows 8.1 PCs
Microsoft offers $100 off all Surface 2 configurations
WPCentral reports that Microsoft is now offering a $100 off promotion on its Windows RT-powered Surface 2 tablets, including the model with built-in 4G LTE connectivity
Microsoft gives date for Windows 9 launch: 30 September
Silicon Republic posted a story that Microsoft have given the first confirmation that the next instalment of its operating system (OS) ? Windows 9 ? is to be showcased on 30 September.
Opera Becomes Official Browser of Microsoft-Nokias Non-Windows Phones
DailyTech reports that Opera will become the official browser for Microsoft/Nokias non-Windows phones
Looks like Microsoft is testing free play days for Xbox One games
Techradar posted a story that Microsoft appears to be testing a feature that lets Xbox Live Gold members play full Xbox One games for up to 24 hours for free
Bing now sports over 100 cities with Streetside and 3D imagery views
Neowin reports that Microsoft is touting that Bing has surpassed 100 cities that have Streestside and 3D imagery support
HP still pushing Windows 7 laptops well into Windows 8s second year
Neowin reports that it has been two years since the release of Windows 8 and HP is still pushing Windows 7 machines to the consumer as Microsoft faces the harsh reality that Windows 8 will never replace Windows 7
Microsoft rolls out Windows OS preview for Internet of Things
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft has launched a custom minimized version of Windows 8.1, designed for "a new class of small devices", making the preview OS available to all developers with an Intel Galileo board
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 is Updated for Developer Program Members
Supersite for Windows reports that Microsoft has released an update for Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 to Developer Program Members
Microsofts Lumia 530 to launch in the UK for just £60 off-contract
Neowin reports that Microsoft has announced that its new ultra-low-cost Windows Phone 8.1 device, the Lumia 530, is heading to the UK's leading carriers and retailers in a couple of weeks, priced from as little as £60
Former Microsoft CEO Ballmer steps down from the board
All About Microsoft posted a story that former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is stepping down from the Microsoft board, effective immediately
Microsoft pulls crippling patch from Windows Update
Computerworld reports that Microsoft has pulled a patch from Windows Update that crippled some computers
August Update for Xbox One rolls out
Neowin reports that the latest update for Microsoft's Xbox One console is now rolling out to users
Microsoft urges customers to uninstall Blue Screen of Death update
Computerworld posted a story that Microsoft is quietly recommending that customers uninstall one of last week's security updates after users reported that it crippled their computers with the infamous "Blue Screen of Death."
Microsoft to deliver Windows Threshold tech preview around late September
All About Microsoft reports that Microsoft is aiming to make available a technology preview of Windows Threshold around late September or early October
Microsofts Visual Studio Online outage hits users worldwide
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft's Visual Studio Online service has been down for a number of hours
How risky will it be to run old IE after Microsofts 2016 patch stoppage?
Computerworld posted an analysis how risky it is to run an older version of Internet Explorer in 2016
Deja vu all over again: Windows 7 will be the new XP
Computerworld reports that Gartner analysts today urged organizations to start planning for the end of Windows 7
Microsoft considered rebranding Internet Explorer to escape negative perception
Neowin posted a story that the development team behind Internet Explorer took to Reddit today to talk about the browser and one of the questions that was asked was whether or not Microsoft had ever considered rebranding it
Microsoft turns (almost) any camera into a Kinect
Neowin reports that a Microsoft Research team has managed to transform cameras, including a regular webcam and a smartphone shooter, into depth-sensing, Kinect-like devices
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 opens up to password protected Office documents
WPCentral posted a story that Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 can open password protected Office documents on Windows Phone
Microsoft outlines plans to replace Select Plus with MSPA license
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft has begun its phase-out of its Select Plus volume license
Cortana integration with Windows Threshold said to be looking more likely
All About Microsoft reports that Microsoft's plan to integrate its Cortana digital assistant technology into Windows Threshold is looking more likely
Microsofts phone app store software tally swells to 300,000
V3 posted a story that the Windows Phone app store almost doubles stocks in a year
IE 8 will go the way of Windows XP in 2016
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft has announced that Internet Explorer 8 will be going away in 2016 and is recommending that anyone still using this browser to begin preparation for upgrading as it will soon be unsupported
Skype for Windows Phone 7 is dead
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft kills off Skype for Windows Phone 7
Microsoft may open Fifth Avenue New York retail store: Report
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft may be close to obtaining a Fifth Avenue store, providing the company with its first, real Manhattan flagship location.
Microsoft OneDrive arrives on Amazons Kindle Fire and Fire phone
Engadget posted a story that Microsoft has released a OneDrive app for both Kindle Fire and Fire phone
Microsoft offering Lumias to Chinese factory workers for quitting
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft is giving away Lumia smartphones to Chinese factory workers who choose to quit their jobs voluntarily, as the company is in the process of laying off staff globally over the coming months
Microsoft China offices raided again in government antitrust investigation
Neowin reports that Government officials have again raided Microsoft offices in China - as well as the offices of consultancy firm Accenture, to which Microsoft outsources some of its financial work in the country
Microsofts Windows Threshold expected to add virtual desktops, drop charms
All About Microsoft posted an update on Microsofts Windows Threshold (Windows 9)
Microsoft discounts Surface for college kids, goes for price edge over Apples MacBook Air
Computerworld posted a story that Microsoft has kicked off a month-long deal on its new Surface Pro 3 tablet-slash-notebook for college students
August updates for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft has announced the August updates for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Free Windows 9 could lead to a meltdown for Microsoft
The Inquirer posted a story that Microsoft might be planning a fresh start for its Windows operating system by offering a free upgrade to Windows 9
Surface damage mounts at Microsoft as red ink reaches $1.7B
Computerworld reports that Microsoft lost money on its Surface tablets throughout its just-concluded 2014 fiscal year, adding hundreds of millions of dollars in red ink.
Microsofts Joe Belfiore investigating Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 update errors
WPCentral posted a story that Windows Phone head honcho Joe Belfiore stated in a series of tweets that the company is investigating the matter and is hoping to resolve any issues shortly
Download Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Developer Preview right now
Neowin reports that developers can download Microsoft's newest update for its Windows Phone 8.1 OS
Windows 8.1 Update 2 coming Aug 12
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft's next update for Windows 8.1 will be called 'August Update', and will be released on the next Patch Tuesday, August 12
Microsoft retail stores now stocking i3 and i7 variants of the Surface Pro 3
WPCentral reports that Microsoft retail stores are now carrying the i3 and i7 variants of the Surface Pro 3
Microsoft files Android patent-royalty suit against Samsung
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft has filed a contract dispute suit against Samsung over Android patent-licensing royalties
End for Windows Server 2003 support could push sales in 15
Computerworld posted a story that Server sales could spike with the expiration of extended support for Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 OS in July next year
Microsoft confirms Developer Preview users will automatically get Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1
Neowin reports that Windows Phone Developer Preview users won't have to do anything special to receive Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1
Microsoft should give up Windows Phone, go Android, says Robert Scoble
Neowin posted a story that former Microsoft technology evangelist Robert Scoble has said that Microsoft should ditch Windows Phone in favour of Android
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 preview due week of August 4
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft will make the first update to Windows Phone 8.1 available to developers the week of August 4
